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Sewoon Arcade — Geumga Plaza

Sewoon Plaza arcade exterior, Jongno-gu, Seoul (location photograph, not a drama still)
본 저작물은 한국관광공사에서 2011년 작성·공공누리 제1유형으로 개방한 ‘Sewoon Plaza’(촬영: Kim Jiho, Photo No. W3A1Pa)을 이용함. 출처: 포토코리아 https://phoko.visitkorea.or.kr — ©Korea Tourism Organization-Kim Jiho · KOGL Type 1
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BASE Jongno
Line 1
ENTRY Free
arcade hours
ROUTE · 1 STOP Checked Sep 23, 2026
Jongno 3-ga · Exit 12 Sewoon Arcade ~4 min

An electronics arcade near Cheonggyecheon that became Vincenzo’s Geumga Plaza.

Seoul Sewoon focus. Chungju day-trip spots from VisitKorea’s Vincenzo itinerary are outside this guide.

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STOPS

Jongno 3-ga · Exit 12 ✓ Confirmed

1. Sewoon Arcade (Geumga Plaza)

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SCENE VisitKorea and VisitSeoul both identify Sewoon Arcade / Sewoon Shopping Center as the real-world Geumga Plaza — Vincenzo’s main residential and plaza stage. GETTING THERE Line 1 Jongno 3-ga · Exit 12 · ~4 min walk COST / TIME Free to walk the arcade; shop hours vary · 45–90 min ACCESS Open commercial arcade (VisitKorea lists about 09:00–20:00). Makercity Sewoon / electronics floors remain active shopping space.
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SOURCES (2)
  1. VisitKorea Vincenzo
  2. VisitSeoul Vincenzo
PLACES WE COULDN'T VERIFY Chungju Sujupalbong / Jungangtap (VisitKorea Day 2). Bank of Korea Money Museum, Seoullo 7017, Grandpa Factory Café, Common Ground — covered on VisitKorea/VisitSeoul lists but not the focus of this Sewoon guide.

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Last checked: 2026-09-23

Scope

This guide covers Sewoon Arcade (Geumga Plaza) in central Seoul. VisitKorea’s Chungju Day 2 and other Seoul Vincenzo side stops are outside the cards on this page.

Places we couldn’t verify

  • Chungju itinerary stops — VisitKorea Day 2 (Sujupalbong, Jungangtap) is a separate regional trip.
  • Other Seoul Vincenzo pins (Seoullo 7017, Bank of Korea Money Museum, Grandpa Factory Café, Common Ground) — present on VisitKorea and/or VisitSeoul lists; not expanded in this Sewoon-focused draft.

Lodging (neighborhoods)

  • Jongno / Cheonggyecheon — Walking distance to Sewoon from Line 1 or Line 2/5.
  • Myeongdong / Euljiro — Alternate base if you also walk Seoullo or the Money Museum later.

Getting there (transit)

Fares and schedules change. Prefer official pages on your travel day.

Incheon Airport (ICN) → Seoul

Seoul Metropolitan Government (accessed 2026-09-23): AREX All-Stop ~59–66 min to Seoul Station; Express ~43–51 min. Confirm on AREX.

Seoul Metro → Sewoon

Seoul Metro English fare page (accessed 2026-09-23): adult card basic 1,550 KRW / 10 km. Maps: seoulmetro.co.kr/en.

VisitKorea directions for Sewoon Arcade:

  • Walk about 4 min from Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 1), Exit 12
  • Or walk about 4 min from Euljiro 4-ga Station (Lines 2, 5), Exit 2 or 3

FAQ

Is Sewoon still “old and empty” like on screen?
VisitSeoul notes urban regeneration — expect active shops, cafés, and electronics floors rather than a deserted set.

Do I need a ticket?
No for walking the public arcade floors during open hours (VisitKorea hours note). Individual shops set their own rules.

Will this page use drama stills?
No.

Sources

All sources for this guide

Accessed 2026-09-23 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.

  1. VisitKorea — From Seoul to Chungju! Vincenzo filming locations
  2. VisitSeoul — Where was Vincenzo filmed in Seoul?
  3. Seoul city — ICN to Seoul
  4. Seoul Metro fares — http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/en/page.do?menuIdx=348
  5. Seoul Metro English home — http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/en/index.do
  6. AREX — https://www.arex.or.kr/