Seen in Mapo: Before & After The River
The Han River may be Seoul’s most iconic backdrop, but locals know the best memories happen around it. In Mapo, every Han River plan comes with a few extra stops—places that turn a simple outing into something worth remembering.
For The Fresh Nostalgia Issue, we’re spotlighting the spaces that frame a perfect Han River day. Think of them as the before and after shots of one of Seoul’s favorite rituals.
Along the Han River, Mangwon, Hapjeong, and Yeomri offer the perfect Mapo detours before or after a riverside walk. Accessible via the Seoul Subway, each neighborhood has its own rhythm.
BEFORE THE RIVER
Tokyo Bingsu
414-56, Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
What began as a small bingsu shop tucked into the backstreets of Mangwon in 2016 has since become a local summer favorite.
Nokgijeone (Before It Melts)
148-22, Yeomni-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Known for its playful approach to gelato, Nokgijeone turns seasonal ingredients and unexpected flavors into small daily surprises.
AFTER THE RIVER
Dada Lab
376-9, Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
What if a drink could translate a sentence?At Dada Lab, that idea becomes reality through “Sentence Blending”.
Seoul Brewery
368-10, Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Tucked away near the former Danginri Power Plant, Seoul Brewery is an urban pub where craft beer is brewed just steps from where it’s poured.
