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2026 International Seon Meditation Conference

Family-friendly festivals
April 3, 2026 – November 12, 2026531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The International Seon Meditation Conference and Seon Meditation Festival, hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, are being carried out to promote the public's mental health, and this year marks the 3rd edition since they began in 2024. Under this year's theme, "Seon Meditation in the Age of AI," the event seeks ways in which Seon meditation can help the mental health of the public, and through the linked Seon Meditation Festival it provides citizens with opportunities to experience Seon meditation in various fields directly.

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Good food near the festival

Sorted by distance from the festival venue.

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Baesanimsu

Jonmat

Charcoal-grilled clams, Autumn blue crab, Korean beef tartare

Baesanimsu is a wine bar on the 5th floor in Samseong-dong. It is introduced primarily for seafood and Korean-style accompaniments made with seasonal ingredients.

Walk ~7 min
Yeongdong-daero 106-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Viking's Wharf

Matdori

Lobster Sashimi, Lobster Bisque, Fried Shrimp

This is a place at the main Viking's Wharf location in COEX where an unlimited lobster and seafood buffet is eaten.

Walk ~7 min
Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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트윈쿡

음식점

공공기관이 공개한 업무추진비 자료와 주소를 대조해 등록한 음식점이에요. 공개 집행 기록은 방문 횟수나 맛 평가·추천을 뜻하지 않아요. 대표 이미지는 실제 매장 사진이 아닌 존맛도리 기본 이미지예요.

Walk ~7 min
서울특별시
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Tim Ho Wan

Matdori

char siu bao bun

The name shows both char siu and bun, so it works well when you want a bread-style item with a filling.

Walk ~8 min
Seoul Gangnam-gu Bongeunsa-ro86-gil
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Bongsanjip

Jonmat

Beef Brisket Doenjang, Anchovy Doenjang

A restaurant centered on beef brisket doenjang and anchovy doenjang, eaten in various combinations with beef brisket. The restaurant name and address have not been confirmed, so further review is needed.

Walk ~9 min
Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Menya Miko Cheongdam Station Branch

Jonmat

Sesame Mixed Soba

Japanese home-style cuisine with a carefully prepared, deep broth.

Walk ~10 min
Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul