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[skim234]

I just started a job near HUFS in Northern Seoul this week and I'm conflicted about moving out here as it seems a little ghetto here coming from Ilsan.

Can someone tell me cool things to do around this area? Shopping districts?

Also, this is a general question, but is there a good online site to find housing other than Craigslist? I may be interested in living near Hyehwa or Jongro to make the commute from Ilsan less taxing.

[dongjak]

There is good Chinese hot pot near HUFS. Don't remember the name of the restaurant nor the location but it was delicious.

Don't search for housing online, go to the local real estate offices, they have the best deals and you can easily negotiate.

[cheolsu]

I live nearby. It's not as shiny as Ilsan, but I found Ilsan dull and suburban (though it's just a personal preference). Kyung Hee University (going towards Hoegi station) has a shopping/eating/drinking district, and HUFS has a small one of its own.

I think Hyehwa would be a nice place to live, and its not far from HUFS. You can take the 273 bus from HUFS to Hyehwa station in probably 20-30 minutes.

[Died By Bear]

Down the road a bit from KyungHee (about five minutes from HUFS) directly in front of the Korea Institute for Weapons (Next to KAIST) across the street, is one of the best authentic Chinese restaurants in Seoul.

There is also a big forest preserve park (only open weekends) that you can hang out at and get away from the city noise. It's located at a three way intersection just down the street from KyungHee the second light down the hill. (You'd be heading in the direction of Korea University).

There is also a famous Kings grave temple site there on the same side of the road. I'd skip this, because there wasn't that much to see.

[cheolsu]

What's the name of the restaurant?

[dongjak]

I'd like to know that also.

I actually enjoy the HUFS area quite a bit. I don't know why, I just think it has a nice atmosphere. And there are some good, cheap restaurants. Don't know names though.

[Died By Bear]

The name of the place is "PAL-SON-SANG" pretty famous, there's one in Apkujong and or Myongdong as well.

[CrikeyKorea]

oh-pal-pal (588) is like a twenty minute walk or 5 mins on the bus if you are bored

[Died By Bear]

[CrikeyKorea]

there are still ajumma hustling people for "agassi" and you can still spot the girl walking around between places with their buckets of goodies- i think its actual tinier now that the new lotte opened,,,

[cdninkorea]

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