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Unique Accommodations Near DDP(Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul) with Our Special Offer

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The highly anticipated Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP) will open on March 21, 2014. Located at the center of Korea’s fashion mecca, DDP will serve as a key venue for design-related shows, conferences, exhibitions, and many other events.

About DDP>>

 

 

Kozaza picks homes in the vicinity of DDP. Here is the list of spaces that we recommend: http://www.kozaza.com/picks?name=ddpstay

Select one of great accommodations we recommend to you with our special offer of 50% discount of kozaza service fee. Use the promotion code, kzzddp. The coupon code is vaild by April 30, 2014.

 

Citrus fragrance (only for women)

Citrus fragrance homestay located in Dongdaemun. It is close to metro station, tourist attractions, such as Dongdaemun easily accessible by public transportation.

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You can book Citrus fragrance HERE at kozaza

 

 

 

DAGAON Hanok Guesthouse

DAGAON Guest House embraces the tradition and warmth of the Korean-style house.

Examining a Korean-style house on the whole, it is composed of a structure which has the shape of ㄱ,ㄷ and l which are divided by a main gate, main floored room, kitchen, main house and guest house, and stone wall which surrounds these. ‘DAGAON BI’ has the meaning of delivering the tradition and warmth of the Korea-style house by adding the temperature to the structure of the Korean-style house.

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You can book dagaon HERE at kozaza

 

Co-op Residence

A perfect location for shopping and transportation.

Co-op Residence has a individual room, living room, kitchen, and toilet. The room is located on the 15th floor, you can see the beautiful night view of Seoul.

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You can book Co-op Residence HERE at kozaza

 

Dongdaemun Homestay

Center of Seoul, Near the Dongdaemun. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Modern bathroom and kitchen is hygienic and easy to use. And convenient transportation, close to shopping and special experience.

It is close to Jongno and Kwangwhamoon area, so You can reach Seoul’s major tourist attractions within 20 minutes by subway or bus.

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You can book Dongdaemun Homestay HERE at kozaza

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[kozaza stay/seoul] Soriwool Hanok Guesthouse @Bukchon

Experience traditional Korean culture while staying at Soriwool.
It is located across the National Folk Museum of Korea. Soriwool guesthouse provides not only rooms but also experiencing traditional Korean music. There is a wide selection of traditional Korean musical instruments that guests can learn and play. Guests can take Classes on Korean manners, and pottery making, and can try on Hanbok(Korean traditional clothing). Though Soriwool keeps very traditional atmosphere, the rooms are renovated with modern technologies for the convenience of the guests. All rooms are air conditioned and toiletries are readily available. Soriwool is also located near several tourist hotspots and shopping centers, in Jongro district. Discounted rate is also available for long term stays.

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You can book Soriwool HERE at kozaza

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[kozaza stay/seoul] Hueahn Hanok Guesthouse @Bukchon

Hueahn Guesthouse is one of the famous korean traditional houses in Bukchon, Seoul. You can feel beauty of Korean culture in a central pillar made of old wood from Mt. Baekdu, doors decorated with mother-of–pearl, and various lacquer decors. While your stay, the host provide you with a special opportunity to experience Korean Urushi(vanishing with traditional lacquer )and hand craft with mother-of-pearl. And also provide comfort bedding made of natural material.

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You can book Hueahn Guest House HERE at kozaza

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Google Map Business View, Hanokstay

Hanokstays with inside view

As an authorized agency of Google Business View, kozaza features selected properties including Hanok, Korean traditional house, and guest houses. Here are several Hanoks featured. You can take look inside of them on the web. However, you can navigate their inside views using Google Map App on your smart phone.  Enjoy and book them at http://kozaza.com.

[ Rak Ko Jae ]

Experiencing the elegance of Korean culture!

Rakkojae is a very famous Korean traditional culture space with a history of 130 years. Rakkojae was renovated by Human National Treasure – Master Carpenter CHUNG Young-Jin. The harmony of hanok traditional tiles, fence, pavilion, chimney, soy jar stands, pine trees, and blue sky, make the true beauty of hanok shine. As a place to enjoy the true elegance of Korean traditional culture, one can participate in various activities to truly experience the traditional beauty of Korea.

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You can book Rak Ko Jae HERE at kozaza

Inside view Rak Ko Jae >>

 

 

 

[ Manhaedang ]

Situated in the historic Bukchon neighborhood in Seoul, Korea, Manaedang takes its name after the respected Buddhist monk, writer and Korean independence movement activist Manae Han Yongwoon, who occupied this house during the Japanese colonial period. Here, Manae founded the Buddhist magazine, “Yusim.” In recognition of this historic fact, the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea registered this place as a Modern Cultural Heritage Site in 2003. Now, this historic house opens its doors to guests who wish to experience Korean traditional life. In this adorable tiled-roof house and quaint neighborhood lined with traditional Korean houses (Hanok), glimpse the old Korea of the bygone era.

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You can book Manhaedang HERE at kozaza

Insdie view Manhaedang>>

 

 

 

[ Gaonjae ]

Gaonjae is located in the center of Bukchon, the meaning of the name is actually ‘a house located in the center’. 10 min walk from gate no. 2 of Anguk station, Gaonjae is also easy to access. Enjoy the harmonic life with nature in a quiet and spacious garden in Gaonjae.

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You can book Gaonjae HERE at kozaza

Inside view Gaonjae>>

 

 

 

[ Hueahn Hanok Guesthouse ]

Hueahn Guesthouse is one of the famous korean traditional houses in Bukchon, Seoul. You can feel beauty of Korean culture in a central pillar made of old wood from Mt. Baekdu, doors decorated with mother-of–pearl, and various lacquer decors. While your stay, we provide you with a special opportunity to experience Korean Urushi(vanishing with traditional lacquer )and hand craft with mother-of-pearl. We also provide comfort bedding made of natural material.

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You can book Hueahn HERE at kozaza

Inside view Hueahn>>

 

 

 

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[kozaza stay/seoul] LIke Water for Chocolate @Gwangjin-gu

HomeStay with a cafe of local attraction, near Han river! You can enjoy Jogging or walking riverside Han River, or hiking on Acha-Mountain. And you can have breakfast breakfast at Cafe Naru, right next to the house, freshly baked pastries with German 300 year tradition Dallmayr Coffee or Tea.

It is located at Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Just 3 minutes’ walk from GwangNaRu subway station. Most attractions, including GwangHwaMoon, GyungBok Palace, InSa-Dong, MyungDong, all are accessible in half an hour.

 

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You can book LIke Water for Chocolate HERE at kozaza

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[kozaza stay/seoul] Sunny Studio @Insadong

When visiting Seoul, it’s all about location!
Sunny Studio is a cozy, bright and safe studio flat nestled in the heart of Seoul, very close to Insa-dong. You will have your own self-contained space in a central location to rest and relax after a hard day of sightseeing.

It is surrounded by historic landmarks such as royal palaces, vibrant high streets and trendy spots. Anguk metro station (Line 3; Orange) is connected directly to the basement of the studio building. The metro and also buses at the front door will take you into most of sightseeing spots.

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You can book Sunny Studio HERE at kozaza

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Information about Korea

24 Seasonal Divisions

Korea divides its seasons into 24 seasonal divisions depending on the location of the sun.

 

24 Seasonal Divisions

 

See Details of 24 Seasonal Divisions
Seasonal divisions Date Content Major seasonal customs
Ipchun Feb 4 or 5 Starting of spring New Year’s dress, ancestral ritual, visit ancestors’ graves, New year’s bow, bokjori (rice strainer that brings blessing), exorcism, jwibullori (burning grass and weeds), fortune telling, neolttwigi (Korean jumping game), yutnori (Korean traditional board game), yeonnalligi (kite flying), eating five grain rice, dalburi (fortune telling), antaekgosa (shamanistic ritual to appease the household god), eating nuts, ear-quickening wine (served on the first full moon day of the lunar new year), selling heat, dragon egg harvesting, not giving food to dogs on the 115th day of lunar January, viewing the first moon, tug-of-war, seokjeon (ritual), bridge walking, stacking up rice straw
Usu Feb 18 or 19 Spring rain and sprouting
Gyeongchip Mar 5 or 6 Frogs awakened from hibernation yeongdeung Grandmother, unstacking rice straw, festival of servants, stir-frying corns, watching Pleiades
Chunbun Mar 20 or 21 Lengthening of daytime
Cheongmyeong Apr 4 or 5 Preparation of spring farming hansik memorial service, the third day of the third lunar month, making pan-fried sweet rice cake with flower petals, making sauces
Gogu Apr 20 or 21 Farming rain falls
Ipha May 5 or 6 Beginning of summer Buddha’s Birthday , floating lotus lanterns, jwibullori (burning grass and weeds)
Soman May 21 or 22 Beginning of farming
Mangjong Jun 5 or 6 Beginning of sawing sanmaegi dano, dano fans, mugwort tiger, cheonjung talisman, dano adornment, sweet flag, neolttwigi (Korean jumping game), ssireum (Korean wrestling), Dyeing finger nails with garden balsams
Haji Jun 21 or 22 Longest dayttime
Soseo Jul 7 or 8 Beginning of summer heat yudu Cheonsin (offering the first harvest of the season to gods), sambok, stream fishing
Daeseo Jul 22 or 23 Hottest day
Ipchu Aug 7 or 8 Beginning of fall chilseok gosa (ritual), baekjungnal (the Buddhist All Souls’ Day, mid July by the lunar calendar), baekjung nori, hoe washing, uranbunjae (Buddhist ceremony), duregilssam (farmer’ cooperative work)
Cheoseo Aug 23 or 24 Heat cools off; big day and night difference
Baengno Sep 7 or 8 Dew starts to fall cutting weeds, chuseok ritual, turtoise play, somegi nori, geunchin, Ganggang Sulrae (song and circle dance)
Chubun Sep 23 or 24 Nighttime getting longer
Hallo Oct 8 or 9 Cold dew falls Jungangjeol, Jungang ritual
Sanggang Oct 23 or 24 Appearance of frost
Ipdong Nov 7 or 8 Beginning of winter malnal, sije (ancestral ritual), seongju gosa
Soseol Nov 22 or 23 Ice starts to form
Daeseol Dec 7 or 8 Heavy snow dongji, dongji gosa , Dongji ritual
Dongji Dec 21 or 22 The longest night
Sohan Jan 5 or 6 Coldest days nabil, jeseok, New year’s eve greetings bidding the old year out, narye, Suse
Daehan Jan 20 or 21 Coldest days of winter

 

Source: http://english.seoul.go.kr/life-information/culture/traditional-culture/1-overview-of-traditional-culture/

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[kozaza picks] Happy Whiteday

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Prepare for Happy White Day :^)

 

 

Comfortable Duplex Studio in Gangnam

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Comfortable Duplex Studio is located at center of Gangnam.
The best location for shopping, food, culture, tour and business.

You can book Comfortable Duplex Studio HERE at kozaza

 

 

Sunny Studio in Jongno

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This property is a cozy, bright and safe studio flat nestled in the heart of Seoul, very close to Insa-dong.
You will have your own self-contained space in a central location to rest and relax after a hard day of sightseeing.

You can book Sunny Studio HERE at kozaza

 

 

BBUNGALOW in Mapo

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It is located in the Hongdae area.
The host travels the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Japan and all over the world.
Based on the experience, where you really be here, or to split the experience of travel.

You can book Bbungalow HERE at kozaza

 

 

 Luxury House in Jongno

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This house was built in spacious grounds with a four-story house alone.
Couple Room located on the first floor.

You can book luxury house HERE at kozaza

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Have a happy white day :^)

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