Space & Infrastructure · Indicator 8
Nightlife districts
What this indicator asks
What are some of Seoul’s important nightlife districts, and how do they contribute to the city’s nighttime culture?
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- Hongdae
- The area around Hongik University in Mapo, and the centre of Seoul’s independent live music scene. Home to many small live clubs and to Live Club Day, where one ticket gives entry to several clubs.
- Itaewon
- The centre of Seoul’s underground club scene and its queer nightlife, with Cakeshop, Bolero, Nyapi, Kockiri and Seoul Community Radio.
- Euljiro
- An old district of printing shops and workshops in central Seoul, where small bars, listening bars and record bars open at night.
- Hannam
- A wealthy residential area next to Itaewon, with restaurants, bars and lounges.
- Apgujeong
- An upmarket area in Gangnam, with clubs and lounges aimed at a wealthier crowd.
- Gangnam
- The large commercial district south of the river, with the biggest mainstream clubs in Seoul.