Did you know this alley in Seoul was where Joseon-era merchants lived 500 years ago? [+ a quick survey if you've visited!]

Dropped into Seoul last year and stumbled across Ikseon-dong — turns out the narrow alleys aren't just aesthetic, they literally follow the original lot lines from the 1400s. Nobody told me that. I just thought it was a cute café street.

That experience made me wonder: how many travelers walk past stories like this every day without knowing?

I'm researching a storytelling-based Seoul travel guide concept for a school project, and I'd love input from people who've actually been there.

Takes ~5 min. No sign-up, fully anonymous. https://forms.gle/upWTdxzuZ4RuYLfm7

Bonus: drop your favorite underrated Seoul spot below — I'll share mine too 👇

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Posted Jun 3, 2026, 1:19 PM UTC

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