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Placed just a couple of feet apart, their ash-stained slots were almost like an invitation for a quick puff. Walking along the streets of Hongdae, secondhand smoke felt like an unwelcome party guest that refused to leave.

2026.5.11

Have public cigarette butt bins turned Hongdae into a smoky, smelly eyesore?

The streets of Hongdae in Mapo District, western Seoul, were bustling with tourists and locals enjoying the trendy neighborhood’s shopping, street performances and food scene on a Saturday afternoon.

2026.5.7

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Police nab U.S. soldier suspected of assaulting man in Hongdae club, fleeing the scene

Police apprehended a U.S. soldier who assaulted a Korean man at a club in the popular Hongdae nightlife district in Mapo District, western Seoul, in March.

2026.4.27

The exterior of Milomil, a bakery in Mangwon-dong in Mapo Distrcit, western Seoul [LIM JEONG-WON]

Mangwon: A mellow neighborhood in western Seoul embodying the city’s daytime charm

If Hongdae represents Seoul’s nightlife, Mangwon, just two subway stops away, can be seen as the city's quintessential daytime neighborhood.

2026.4.23

U.S. soldier booked after alleged assault at Hongdae club

A United States Forces Korea service member was apprehended by police for allegedly assaulting a man at a club in Hongdae, western Seoul.

2026.3.22

A sign banning electric scooters is installed in the private education district of Banpo, Seocho District, southern Seoul. [YONHAP]

Survey shows strong backing for e-scooter-free zones in Seoul

Nearly all residents living near Seoul’s pilot “e-scooter-free” zones voiced support for expanding the program citywide, according to a recent survey by the city government.

2025.11.3

A participant in an escape room game at Real World Seongsu solves a mission using a smartphone. [REAL WORLD SEONGSU]

Escape rooms — and palaces — are a breakout hit among tourists

Escape rooms aren't anything new, but in Korea, they are gaining popularity among foreigners and locals alike, with the quality of the spaces partnering with unique approaches by companies — and even governments — to introduce a whole new concept.

2025.10.2

Police correct statement on assault of Taiwanese YouTuber in Hongdae, say attacker was Korean

Seoul police on Wednesday corrected an earlier statement about an assault on a Taiwanese YouTuber in the Hongdae neighborhood after initially saying a Chinese man was responsible. Police confirmed the attacker was a Korean man.

2025.9.17

Taiwanese YouTuber Liu Li-ying's photos of bruises on her arms and legs and other injuries, uploaded to her Instagram account, in which she claims she sustained from an assault by men in the Hongdae area of Mapo District [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Taiwanese YouTuber says she was assaulted in Hongdae for refusing unwanted advances, calls Korean police 'incompetent'

A Taiwanese woman claimed she was assaulted while walking in Seoul’s Hongdae district, saying she was struck in the face and left with bruises and a fractured finger after rejecting advances from strangers.

2025.9.17

Tourists ride electric scooters in downtown Seoul on Nov. 19, 2024. [NEWS1]

Seoul to designate no-go zones for electric scooters, e-bikes

As personal mobility vehicles continue to pose safety hazards for pedestrians, Seoul city officials announced plans on Monday to launch the country’s first designated no-go zones for electric scooters and similar vehicles.

2025.5.13