{"id":343,"date":"2025-10-21T13:04:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T05:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/?p=343"},"modified":"2025-10-21T13:04:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T05:04:33","slug":"itaewon-special-tourist-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/?p=343","title":{"rendered":"Itaewon Special Tourist Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Itaewon<\/strong>, located in Seoul&#8217;s Yongsan-gu district, is one of the city&#8217;s most famous and <strong>multicultural<\/strong> commercial areas.<sup><\/sup> Historically linked to the nearby US military base, it has long served as a unique hub where Korean and international cultures merge.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This vibrancy is why it was designated as Seoul&#8217;s first <strong>Special Tourist Zone<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> The district buzzes with energy, evident in its lively nightlife, trend-setting fashion boutiques, and most notably, its food scene.<sup><\/sup> Itaewon is famous for the <strong>World Food Street<\/strong>, offering authentic cuisines from across the globe, and it is home to the <strong>Seoul Central Mosque<\/strong>, symbolizing its diverse community.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area blends old and new, from the charming <strong>Antique Furniture Street<\/strong> to modern clubs and art galleries.<sup><\/sup> While its atmosphere has evolved over the decades\u2014becoming more gentrified and popular with young Koreans\u2014it retains its unique identity as a welcoming &#8220;international village&#8221; within Seoul.<sup><\/sup> It remains a must-visit destination for shopping, dining, and experiencing a slice of global culture in the heart of the capital.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Itaewon Special Tourist Zone \uc774\ud0dc\uc6d0 \uad00\uad11\ud2b9\uad6c in Seoul, South Korea\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nk7ghMuKR6U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maxresdefault.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/36_3.jpg 1374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?q=Itaewon&amp;maptype=roadmap&amp;zoom=13&amp;key=AIzaSyCB9S5YMeU5UxYofTA4_m6luYifwap_OsY\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Itaewon, located in Seoul&#8217;s Yongsan-gu district, is one of the city&#8217;s most famous and multicultural commercial areas. 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