Ji Eun Kim
Seoul
architecture, startup, travel, food, palace, history, culture, society
Languages
English, Korean, Spanish
Gender
Female
Age
20's
Bio
Hello, I'm a English-Korean interpreter who loves traveling and food. I love to travel other countries and experience many different cultures and this led me to think about how unique and interesting Korean culture is. I like to explore distinct characteristics of Korea and would like to share them to you.
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Destinations
Seoul
Recommended Tours & Experiences
$250.00
Gwangjang Street Food Market Tour
Try Korean traditional dishes as street food in Korea! In Gwangjang market, not only tourists gather to try Korean street food but also native Korean people come to enjoy them. They have almost every typical street food including Kimbab, Ddeokbboki, and Boochimgae. The most famous dish in Gwangjang market is Yookheoi, the raw beef sauced with garlic and sesami oil is the most popular one among Koreans.
$250.00
The World of Korean Screen Golf
Screen golf is huge in Korea. You may not see it, but on every street corner there is at least 1 screen golf zone here. And the technology is sophisticated behind them. If your handicap is such and such on the real field, you can bet your handicap will be pretty similar in screen golf. With screen golf, we can play even when the weather doesn't permit. That's how crazy we are for golf in this country. We will spend about 3 hours playing screen golf and we can have lessons or we can just play. It's up to you! *Please message me before booking"
$350.00
1 Day for Digital, Shopping, and K Pop in Seoul
Digital Media City (DMC) High-tech complex for digital technologies and shopping mall in northern Seoul - Try to watch pc & video games in e-sports-specific stadiums if available. Dong-dae-mun Design Plaza (DDP) Iconic landmark of design industry in northern Seoul "Top 52 Places to Visit in 2015" by New York Times. Designed by Zaha Hadid, Iraqi–British architect, world leading architect. * Lunch recommendation nearby: Sin-dang-dong “Tteok-bok-ki” (spicy rice cake) Town with picture below. Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Known as “artists' street” with K beauty make-up artist and designer stores in southern Seoul. - Get makeup by cosmetic artists in flagship stores! Ap-gu-jeong Rodeo Street Leading trend area of fashion and youth culture in Seoul’s most expensive area (clothing stores, shoe shops, accessory shops, etc) - Visit “Galleria Department Store”, the most luxurious department store in Korea. Gangnam K-Star sRoad - Let’s meet K pop stars in art works in Gangnam area (famous for “Gangnam style”)! Starfield COEX Mall World’s largest underground malls, convention centers, and exhibition halls in Sam-sung district - Visit “Starfield Library” (fantastically designed-public library with foreign books with picture below) - Dance “Gangnam style” with the sculpture in the background! SM Town Artium Complex offers SM (largest K pop company) holographic performances, artiste experience, and exhibitions
$1.00
The All New DMZ Tour
No matter what any other tour agency will tell you, the DMZ is currently closed. So we've discovered an alternate course off the beaten path for people who really want to see the DMZ. It's definitely becoming more and more one of the hottest places to see in Korea. It's been in hot demand ever since presidential summits taking place there. But since the JSA area is shut down there for renovation (or was that reunification?), we are introducing new place to see in replacement of that. The DMZ is always a fascinating place to see as it consistently transforms itself as a symbol of the Korean War to a beacon for peace and hope. The DMZ, or the Demilitarized Zone is a 247 KM border that divides the Korean peninsula into North and South Korea. That being said, where one section of the DMZ closes, another part is open for viewing into North Korea. We will trek all along the DMZ until we find an opening, so doing the tour one day could be totally different from then next. We will try to start out by going through the Military Checkpoint and go up to the Dorasan Observatory to look into the city of Kaesong in North Korea. It is also the ancient capital of Korea during the Goryeo Dynasty from 918AD to 1392AD. We will also go underneath the DMZ through a tunnel that was dug up by the North Koreans during the height of the tensions. It would have been used to plot another surprise attack on the South Korean had it not been told to us by a North Korean defector. When we discovered them, the North Koreans retreated and painted the walls black, saying they were looking for coal. The new additions to the tour in lieu of JSA are the trekking course up Gamak Mountain to see a view over a suspension bridge and take a ride on a traditional Korean boat called a Hangpo. This boat takes us along the Imjingak River which flows from North Korea and out into the Yellow Sea. Again, itinerary is subject to change due to actions taking place on the ground and with the UN. Should JSA open up, you will be sure that will be the first place we try.
$250.00
Uncovering the Underground Scenes of Hongdae
This is taking you through the indie rock scene of Hongdae. Tons of clubs that you would never notice and just walk by on your trip to the Hongdae area of Seoul. I'll take you to 3 cool places where some of my favorite indie bands play.
$380.00
Nami Island & Petite France Tour
After a hotel pickup from your hotel, you will travel to Nami Island. It is situated 6.3km from Seoul in the middle of the Han River. Nami Island is a place for rest and relaxation. Human beings, animals and trees share peace, love and harmony far away from crowds and civilization. You can have a wide variety of different cuisines and dining experiences in this island. After Lunch, we then continue to travel to Petite France, a French Culture Village. Also you can mix and match Petite France with other tour sites in the area like Jade Garden, Garden of the Morning Calm or Gangchon Railbike. Also if you have time, ask your driving guide to take you to Dumulmeori, one of the most beautiful scenery of Korea. You have to take a different route and most drivers will want you to bypass it to save time. But for a 20 minute detour, it's worthwhile the breathtaking views.
$160.00
8-Hour Walking & Sea Train Tour in Incheon (ocean city, 1 hour from Seoul) or Customized Tours
Wolmi Sea Train Monorail running around "Wolmi Island", 40 minutes & 6.1km (fee: 8,000 won, about USD 7 per person) - Watch sea, ports, Incheon bridge, and world largest mural from the 18 meters high view. - Take lifetime photos at each station photo zone! Wolmi Island - Enjoy seaside roads, street festivals, cafes, and theme parks! Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village Village with characters in “Snow White”, “Cinderella”, “Wonderful Wizard of OZ”, etc & alleys decorated with 10 themes - Fasten locks at "Love Key Zone" netting and take photos with characters! Chinatown - Watch old Chinese restaurants, bakeries, and cafes in Korea’s biggest Chinatown! - See “Sam-guk-ji” (a Chinese romance of 3 kingdoms in the 1400s) mural street. Sinpo Traditional Market Freedom Park Korea’s 1st westernized park with the sculpture of “MacArthur” (an American general who saved Incheon & Seoul during Korea war) - Visit “Jemulpo Club” (a foreign social club museum), “100th Anniversary of Korea-U.S. Diplomatic Relations Memorial Tower”, and Korean war student soldiers' monument. Hillside Village Museum Exhibition of 1960-70s’ hillside village (fee: 1,000 won, about 1 USD per person) Baedari Used Bookstore Alley - See bookstores (TV drama “The Lonely & Great God–Goblin” filming spots), old mural street, and handicraft shops. • Recommend to eat: - In Sinpo Market, eat stir-fried chicken, Tteok-bokki (a spicy rice cake), and bibimbap (a mixed rice with vegetables, egg, and hot sauce). - In Chinatown, have Jajangmyeon (a Korean-style Chinese noodles with pork/vegetable sauce) & Tangsuyuk (a Korean-style Chinese meat with sweet/sour sauce). - Near the beach, try diverse seafood & hand-made chopped noodles.
$450.00
Seoul in a Day: Private Van + Guide
Are you planning to visit Seoul for the first time? I can customize the tour so you can maximize your time while you're in Seoul and see the locals, feel the culture, and taste the local food within a day! The itinerary is 100% up to you and I can recommend you many interesting places to explore in Seoul! A friendly driver with a van will bring you anywhere you like within Seoul and a professional licensed tour guide will accompany you to show you this lovely city with countless things to discover culturally and historically!
$250.00
Let's sneak in the behind of Presidential house! (Bugaksan trekking)
Bugaksan Mountain is a 342-meter high granite mountain in the middle of Seoul and is home to Gyeongbokgung Palace and a Joseon Dynasty fortress. Its proximity to Cheongwadae, the presidential residence, saw the area closed to the public for 40 years due to security concerns. But nowadays, we can freely hike this mountain if you register your ID at the starting point. We will start from Changuimun course and will get to enjoy the spectacular view of Seoul from the top. But, there are more! Did you know that it was a route for North Korean spies? Something was done in the mountain during Japanese occupations? I would like to share all of these behind stories with you while enjoying the nature. Why don't you come and get different view of Seoul? *Notice* - Visitors must carry accepted form of identification (e.g. passport of Alien Registration Card issued from Republic of Korea) - Duration: Walking about 1.5 hrs, Hiking about 2 hrs - Difficulty : Intermediate * What to bring - Hiking shoes, comfortable clothes, bottle of water and adventures mind :)