If you will look at this image, you will think its just a painting but this painting is telling the people to be silent when visiting the village.
It’s a great day again! I went to Ihwa Mural Village today and Naksan Park together with my son. Before I only know the shopping streets in Hyehwa-dong and I didn’t know that there is more interesting place near that place than the shopping streets. Through online searching, I found this place.
This Cinema scope was featured in the drama “You’re Too Much”.
Ihwa Mural Village is an area of Ihwa, Seoul near Naksan Park. It is located between Hyehwa Station and Dongdaemun Station and this place was revitalized by the ‘Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s public “Ihwa-dong Naksan Project” in 2006 together with 70 artists to make murals and installations. This place is popular destination to everyone, foreigners or locals for its scenic setting and murals.
Ihwa-dong was one of South Korea’s “moon villages” or daldongnae, derived from their hilltop locations and traditionally thought to offer a better view of the moon than the other cities. Moon villages were inhabited by mostly working class or poor people who couldn’t afford housing in flat or central parts of the city.
There he is! My cute son 🙂 After taking that photo he fell asleep 😀
I think this is the best spot here but sad I can’t even take a photo of myself, I mostly travel with my son.Sad I didn’t have the chance to see it like before 😦
This flower staircase was featured in drama “Rooftop Prince” of Park Yoo Chun.
Sad that the painting on the stairs fades already but I saw from one post that the people from the village erased the painting due to the numbers of guests visiting the place and it became noisy.Avengers 😀
Second Step Shop
Lovely SunflowerI like this black and white, actually this is not a painting. If I remember it was made of iron or something and when you take a photo it will turn out like this, it’s like an illusion.I love this! cute, colorful windmill plus the flowers ❤So… cute, panda!
A store of handmade souvenirs like bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc.This house was featured in korean drama “Doctors” and “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon”
I know I haven’t seen the other murals but what I saw was enough to know that there are unexpected beautiful things in an unexpected place. I also found out through my travels that it’s more fun to discover new places than stressing out yourself in nonsensical things ❤
How to go there:
Take the subway Line 4 and get down to Hyehwa Station, Exit 2.
Walk for about 200meters. Once you see the street called Dongdung-gil, turn left.
Keep walking until you reach the Lock Museum.
About 50 meters, turn right in a street called Naksan Gongson-gil thenwalk until you reach Naksan Park.
This place is can’t be in your itinerary when you visit Korea but I would like to share this for those who are living in Korea, specially in part of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do that have kids. If you are looking for a place where kids can play outdoor while learning, this farm village is recommended. Cocomong Farm Village, located in Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do Province is an organic farming experience facility themed under the character of Cocomong.
When you pass by the Shed Playground you will see this giant Robocong.
Cocomong is a Korean 3D animated children’s program featuring cute animals that are half animals and half food. Cocomong is a money-sausage who protects Refrigerator Land with Robocong from evil Virus King.
SEOULLO 7017 was opened to public last May 20, 2017. This is located in the heart of Seoul, a 938m- overpass starting from Manli-dong to Namdaemun Market, where you can able to see or view the streets below from above.
SEOULLO 7017 derived its name from the Seoul Station overpass that was built in the 1970’s and been transformed into a modernized and beautiful sky garden this year of 2017. There are approximately 24,000 kinds of plants and flowers that fill the garden and have a 4 meter high pillars located along the Seoullo that will turn into lamps at night.
The way going to or from Manli-dong Plaza.
ROSE GARDEN
Though the roses are not in bloom anymore like the one I saw from Seoul Rose Festival, the Rose Garden is I think the most attractive sight here. There is also a Rose Stage where some performances held and usually the schedule is night time.
PEEPING POT: IMAGINE
This peeping pot have small holes that you can see some live pictures. I tried to peep on the hole and I saw the miniature of the road down the overpass and a flying butterfly. A passed on this spot twice but no one was curious what is it. So I tried looking in the holes then few people came to look after what I did.
BANGBANG PLAYGROUND
A trampouline for kids less than 150cm tall. I saw kids passing by together with their parents but no one ever wanted to try due to hot weather. It’s better if they put a shade so its not too hot to play even at daytime.
SEE THROUGH HOLES
Okay?! I tried looking down but I can’t. I’m afraid of heights ㅠㅠ Through the holes you can see different kinds of vehicles passing by.
PEBBLE FOOT POOL
When Seoullo 7017 was opened to public this Pebble Foot Pool was working and sad to say that today its under repair. A blogger who came to check this out says she thought the water was warm and relaxing but when she tried, it was very cold.
Nothing is much interesting in this place except for the flowers but this place is something you can’t add in your itinerary. There are more better and interesting places in Seoul. But take note if you are korean drama addict this sky garden was featured in “Fight MY Way” korean drama.
But if you want to check the place out of curiosity, then you can check this plan so you can see Seoullo 7017’s amenities. The place must be overrated but one thing I liked here was the elevators. The place is convenient to old people who wants to have a walk at the over pass, easy way to parents who have kids that use strollers and for handicaps who use wheelchairs.
[Credit: visitseoul.net]
How to go there: Seoul Station, Subway Line 1, Exit 2 or 8.
Who would never know the cutest kitty in the world named as “Hello Kitty”. Hello Kitty is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. After her creation in 1974, she was introduced in March 1975 and the character was brought to the US in 1976. Because of Hello Kitty’s cutie and kawaii image it catches the heart of pre-adolescent females and even adult consumers. Hello Kitty became well known across the world due to her variety of products ranging from fashion accessories and school supplies. There are several Hello Kitty TV series too for children. Honestly, I am a fan of Hello Kitty. 😊
Everland…. “wah~~~” this was the only word that came from my mouth when I saw Everland. It was so beautiful, enchanting and impressive. This theme park is the largest in South Korea and no doubt, it is the best amusement park. It is located at the Everland Resort in Yongin, a city in Gyeonggi-do.
I know a lot of people want to go to Korea. But before entering the said country a visa is required. So here’s the list of requirements you need to prepare.
Starting from March 2, 2016, all Filipino applicants of long-term visa (90 days above) will be required to submit medical exam on tuberculosis issued from hospitals designated by the embassy. Filipino applicants who have previously stayed in Korea would also be required to submit medical exam on tuberculosis if they plan to re-enter Korea. If tuberculosis is not cured, application for medical tourism (C-3-3) would be denied as well.
※ For Student (D-2) and Korean Language Student(D-4) visa types, medical exam on tuberculosis will be required starting from July 1, 2016 to give allowance for the academic calendar.
However, submission of medical exam on tuberculosis will be waived for applicants of Diplomat(A-1), Official(A-2), and Agreement(A-3) visa types. Medical exam on tuberculosis will be waived as well for applicants of visa types which require medical certificate during application, such as Spouse of Korean (F-6), and Spouse of Resident in Korea (F-2-3).
※ Children below 5 years old are exempted from submitting medical exam on tuberculosis.
※ Please submit any of the following medical examination(at least 1 of the following)
1. chest x-ray examination
2. tuberculin skin test
3. The Purified Protein Derivative
4. Blood test
NOTE: For the List of Designated Hospitals and the Sample Format of Medical Exam please kindly visit: Korean Embassy Website
Nami Island
Basic requirements are as follows:
Application form
Passport sized photo
Original passport (6 months valid)
Copy of passport first page
Lotte World
FOR EMPLOYEES
– Original Employment Certificate (must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address)
– Original Personal Bank Certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB) – Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
– Photocopy Individual Income Tax Return
– ACR and ICR (for foreign nationals who are resident in the Philippines) If personally invited to Korea: Original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the Korean invitor
If invited by a company in Korea: Original Invitation Letter and photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
* Frequent travelers who have traveled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempt from submitting ITR.
FOR BUSINESSMEN
– Photocopy of Business Registration from SEC or Registration from DTI and Mayor’s Permit
– Original Personal Bank Certificate
– Photocopy of Individual Income Tax Return
– ACR and ICR (for foreign nationals who are resident in the Philippines) If personally invited to Korea: Original Invitation Letter and passport copy of the Korean invitor
If invited by a company in Korea: Original Invitation Letter and photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit
* Frequent travelers who have traveled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempt from submitting ITR.
Dongdaemun
FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL TOUR KOREA
– Original School certificate
– Photocopy of School ID
– Photocopy Birth certificate
– Parents’ Documents
– If employed: Employment Certificate Original [must include position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address]
– If Self-employed: Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy), Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy)
– Original Bank Certificate [must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)]
– Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
– Copy of Income Tax Return(ITR)
– Copy of NSO Marriage Certificate
FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL STUDY IN KOREA
– Original Admission Certificate from Korea (issued within 3 months)
– Philippines Last School Record Original
– NSO Birth Certificate
– Business Permit of the University in Korea
– Scholarship Exchange Agreement (For Exchange Student only)
– Recommendation issued from Philippine School (For Exchange Student only)
– Employment Certificate (if employed)
– Bank Certificate (if the student doesn’t have full scholarship)
– Financial Supporting Document (if no scholarship grant)
– Original Employment Certificate of Parents (issued within 30 days)
– Original Bank Certificate of Parents/Applicant (issued within 30 days)
: D2 visa (master or PhD) – amount should be USD 13,000 or more
: D4 visa (Korean language course) – amount should be USD 5,000 or more
*the amount may be changed if the applicant paid the tuition fee
– Photocopy of Parents’ ITR (Income Tax Return)
Changdeokgung Palace
FOR SEAMAN/SEAFARERS
– Original Letter of Guarantee from the shipping company in the Philippines
– Copy of the Guarantee letter from Korea
– Copy of Korean Company Business Permit
– Original Passport with company logo sticker
– Copy of Seaman’s book
– Copy of OEC Receipt & Copy of Overseas Employment Certificate(OEC)
– Copy of Employment Contract
– Copy of Medical Certificate
FOR SEAMAN’S WIFE (TO JOIN HUSBAND IN KOREA)
– Copy of Marriage Certificate
– Copy of Husband’s Passport (first page)
– Copy of Husband’s Employment Contract
– Guarantee Letter from the Philippine Agent
– Copy of Guarantee Letter from the Korean Agent
– Personal Bank Certificate (original)
Namsan Tower
FOR RELIGIOUS WORKERS/MISSIONARIES
– Copy of Church SEC in the Philippines
– Certification from Church Original
– If Employed: Embloyment Certificate Original [must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address] & Copy of ITR
– If Businessmen: Business Registration from SEC or DTI (Copy), Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit(Copy) & Copy of ITR
– Personal Bank Certificate Original [must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average balance (ADB)]
– Personal Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
– Invitation from Korea
– Certification from church Original
– Invitation Letter
– Copy of ID
Descendants of the Sun at Doota Mall
FOR HOUSEWIFE
– Husband’s Original Certificate of Employment
(must include position, date hired, compensaton, office address, HR landline number, HR e-mail address)
– Husband’s Photocopy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Form 2316
– Husband’s Original Personal Bank Certificate (must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB)
– Bank Statement (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
– Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate
– Original and copy of US, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Australia and Canada visa (if there is)
FOR KOREAN’S PARENTS IN LAW
– Original or Photocopy of Certificate of Korean Marriage History (valid for 3months)
– Photocopy of Korean’s bio-page of Passport
– Photocopy of Filipino’s bio-page of Passport
– Original or Photocopy of Married Filipino’s NSO Marriage Certificate
– Invitation letter from the Korean national
FOR KOREAN’S SISTER/BROTHER-IN-LAW
– NSO Birth Certificate of Applicant
– Certificate of Marrige History (valid for 3months)
* Basic Certificate of Married Filipino if his or her name has changed
– Copy of Korean Passport First page
– Copy of Married Filipino’s Passport First Page
– Married Filipino’s NSO Marriage certificate
– Invitation Letter from the Korean national – Original Employment Certificate of Applicant (must include applicant’s position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), HR e-mail address)
– Original Bank Certificate of Applicant (including account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB)
– Bank Statement of Applicant (original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months)
Hello Kitty Cafe at Myeongdong
FOR SPOUSE OF A U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
– Invitation Letter notarized in Korea (original)
– Photocopy of Invitor’s Military ID and/or passport photocopy of first page
– Photocopy of Military Order
– Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate
– Photocopy of USFK Form 166
– Photocopy of CFO Certificate
FOR CHILDREN/PARENTS WHOSE MOTHER/DAUGHTER IS MARRIED TO A U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL STATIONED IN KOREA
– Birth certificate (photocopy)
– Invitation Letter notarized in Korea (original)
– Invitor’s passport photocopy of first page
– Photocopy of Invitor’s Military ID and Military Order
– Mother’s passport photocopy
– Mother’s visa page photocopy
– Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate
Line Friends at Itaewon
FOR FILIPINO MARRIED TO FOREIGNER WHO IS WORKING IN KOREA
– Invitation letter from Husband’s company in Korea (original)
– Photocopy of Spouse’s Passport Bio-page (page 2)
– Copy of husband’s alien registration card
– Copy of husband’s contract or certificate of employment
– NSO Marriage Certificate
FOR SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT VISA (IN SHIPYARD/SHIPBUILDING)
– Guarantee letter/Invitation Letter from Korea
– Shipbuilding Contract between the Buyer and the Seller
– Dispatch Letter from Company
– Copy of Employment Contract
Winter Sonata at Nami Island
FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A CONFIRMATION OF VISA ISSUANCE (CCVI) FROM THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE IN KOREA:
– Filled application form
– Visa Issuance Number (Please write the numbers on the application form)
– 1 passport sized picture
– PHP2,700 (Multiple Entry PHP4,050)
– Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)
– Photocopy of Contract for F-1 Visa and F-6 Visa
REASONS FOR DENIAL (from the Korean Embassy website)
The reasons of the denial of visa application are as follows:
– Your passport is invalid;
– You are prohibited to enter Korea as per Korean Immigration law no.11 sec. 1 (Prohibition of Entry);
– Our record shows that you have previously violated the Korean law;
– You failed to submit the required document completely;
– The documents you have submitted cannot be verified;
– You failed to prove the purpose of entry to Korea;
– You failed to prove strong economic and family ties to the home country;
– Your inviter is not qualified to invite you;
– You failed to prove the relationship with your inviter.
※ In addition, the reasons of the denial of spouse visa application are as follows:
– You failed to give prima facie evidence of your marriage validity according to the
Philippine law and regulation;
– You failed to give the correct information about your spouse;
– You and your spouse failed to prove keeping a normal marital life.
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines
Address
122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city 1634, Philippines
Abby in Seoul 