Hongdae Playground

Seoul


An icon of Hongdae and known simply as 'Playground', small Hongik Munhwa park turns into an impromptu outdoor party most nights. Weekends are especially sociable when students and foreigners grab a soju (local vodka) or beer from stores nearby and hold rowdy dance-offs to music by 'DJs' and buskers.


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