Landmarks & History
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Itaewon is one of Seoul's most internationally oriented nightlife districts and a key hub for local queer venues.
Itaewon
The informal name for the hilltop area in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood where the city's gay and lesbian bars are clustered, a long-standing center of LGBTQ+ life in South Korea.
Jongno
The center of gay Seoul for local Koreans, a dense village of small gay bars around Jongno 3-ga, distinct from the foreigner-oriented Itaewon scene.