The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is the largest organization of Location Managers and Location Scouts in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries. Their membership plays a vital role in the creativ
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24 • LMGI COMPASS | Fall 2024 MUST-SEE PLACE: Nodeul Island. This artificial island is located on the Han River which crosses the middle of Seoul and part of it lies under Hangangdaegyo Bridge. This public park also has cultural indoor spaces (bookstore, cafe, music facilities). This tranquil oasis also gives you great city views of Seoul. FAVORITE SHOP: Coupang ... it's the Korean version of Amazon. (I don't go shopping offline.) FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Soseoul Hannam (Modern Korean Cuisine). Korea has distinct seasons. Although South Korea is a small country, we hold both Summer and Winter Olympics as weather changes a lot per season. Soseoul Hannam offers great seasonal dishes paired with good traditional drinks. PLACE TO SEE BY NIGHT: Hongdae Street. It's young and a hip street—a cultural center of K-pop. Naksan Park—A hilly park with a beautiful old castle wall. It's a nice place to chill out. If you are looking for a fun place to drink, the Itaewon neighborhood is one of the best places in SeouI. The Haebangchon Sinheung Market should not be missed! This multi-cultural 70-year-old market is very popular with visitors. There are various restaurants and unique cafes not only inside the market, but also outside the market. Visitors can find chicken, sushi restaurants, Thai food, noodles and American fusion Chinese restaurants. BEST DAY TRIP: Nowadays, Seoul is a huge city. However, a century ago, Seoul was much smaller, and the following places are the central area of Seoul with a long history; palace, commercial district, residential areas and observatory (beacons). They are all within walking distance, and you can feel both old & new Korea. Gyeongbokgung Palace. There are many palaces in Seoul, but Gyeongbokgung is one of the most beautiful and the largest of them. Now a museum, it was built in 1395 during the Joseon Dynasty. As a cultural icon, Gyeongbokgung Palace has served as a filming location for many historical K-dramas such as Kingdom, Goong, The Last Empress and The Moon Embracing the Sun. However, its numerous filming restrictions make only nimble, small footprint "documentary style" filming possible. Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village that has been carefully Bong Cho's Private Tour preserved to showcase its 600-year- old history. Filled with museums and cultural centers, it's a must-visit if you love learning about a city's culture and history. It's also one of the toughest filming locations in Seoul. The paths are narrow, there are a lot of tourists, and many historic structures that need extra care. However, it was one of the main locations in Sense8. When shooting Sense8, we had to create six mini-tech bases to service the company. Namsan Mountain Park is the largest park in Seoul. A space where people can enjoy nature within the city, it attracts many visitors, including tourists and locals. The park features many attractions and activities, such as the Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall, a cable car, a children's forest experience center and the Namsan Seoul Tower Observatory. Gwangjang Market. One of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea. To All the Boys I Have Loved– S3, Street Food Asia and numerous films have shot here. However, as it has become so famous, it's hard to shoot there these days. The Cheonggyecheon Stream is an 11km stream running through the heart of Seoul that has been made into an art and nature walkway lined with lanterns, fountains, artworks, bridges