Koreatimes iconKoreatimesSep 14, 2026 ~1 min source read

Food journey through Korea's administrative capital

There is a striking dual identity in Sejong, the nation's administrative capital. Neat grids of avenues, government complexes, lakes and arboretums unfold like a master architect's blueprint.

Food journey through Korea's administrative capital

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There is a striking dual identity in Sejong, the nation's administrative capital.

Neat grids of avenues, government complexes, lakes and arboretums unfold like a master architect's blueprint.

However, a short drive into the old district reveals an entirely different rhythm —narrow market alleys lined with fish stalls, retro signs, train tracks and young artisans quietly setting up shop inside...

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There is a striking dual identity in Sejong, the nation's administrative capital. Neat grids of avenues, government complexes, lakes and arboretums unfold like a master architect's blueprint. However, a short drive into the old district reveals an entirely different rhythm —narrow market alleys lined with fish stalls, retro signs, train tracks and young artisans quietly setting up shop inside weathered brick houses.

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  • "Sejong Osik," or "Five-Meal tour" is an effort to bridge these contrasting worlds.
  • Launched by Sejong's city government and the Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation, the two-day, one-night culinary tourism program reveals the gastronomic potential of Korea's administrative capital.
  • The program takes participants to some of the city's notable restaurants, markets and cafés to try a full range of culinary delights.

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