Seoul’s nightlife scene is a mix of trendy bars, pubs and nightclubs that appeal to partygoers from all over the world. Hard-core dance music fans will love award-winning nightclubs within the trendy Gangnam, Apgujeong, and Hongdae districts. Lively expat-oriented bars in Itaewon are stocked with premium wines, whiskeys and beers.

A favorite vacation destination for tourists worldwide, Seoul’s sprawling shopping districts and cultural spaces stay open until early morning. Fashion shows, dance performances, and live concerts take place in these districts year-round

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