Aug 13 2023
[Korean Podcast] Ep. 48 (Seoul Tour) Introducing you an exotic Han Ok village - Ik sun dong
[Script]
오늘도 지하철로 여행하는, 오디오 서울 투어 날입니다. Today I will continue with the audio seoul tour project, based on subway stations of Seoul. The place I want to introduce to you is Ik Sun dong Hanok Village at Jongro 3 ga station. 오늘 제가 소개해드릴 곳은종로3가 역에 있는 익선동입니다. 역 이름이 어려워서 잘 듣고 메모하셔야 되어요. 종로3가 역, Jongro 3 ga station. 종로 3가역은 1호선, 3호선, 5호선이 만나는 환승역이기도 합니다. Jong ro 3 ga station is Line 1, 3, 5 at the same time.
익선동 한옥마을에서 한옥이란, 한국의 전통적인 집을 의미합니다. Han Ok is traditional house in Korea, and Ik sun dong is crowded with Han Ok. 익선동은 사실 한옥하면 딱 떠오르는 전통적인 한옥 마을은 아니예요. 외국인 여러분이 한국에 오면 처음 추천받는 한옥 마을은 북촌 한옥마을일텐데, 익선동의 한옥마을은 좀 특별합니다. Ik Sun dong has a special atmosphere which makes the place special compared with other traditional Han Ok places in Seoul, such as Buk Chon Han Ok village.
한옥으로 지어진 집에 여러 멋진 레스토랑과 펍이 자리하고 있어서, 겉으로는 한옥인데, 현대와 전통이 어우러져있다는 느낌이 나기 때문입니다. The exotic atmosphere come from th fact that there are many contemporary restaurants and pubs inside Han Oks in Ik Sun Dong.
여러분이 즐길 수 있는 놀거리나 음식이 다양하기도 합니다. 음식 메뉴에 좀 초점을 맞추어 설명드리면, 한옥이라고 해서 전통적인 한국 음식만 있는 것이 아니라, 퓨전 한국 음식도 있고요, 일식, 중식, 양식 등 세계 각국의 양식이 있습니다. 또 인스타그램에서 유행하는 디저트도 만날 수 있습니다.
따라서 여러분이 익선동에 가신다면, 그 특이한 분위기에 흠뻑 빠지실 거라고 자신해요. I am sure that you will like the atmosphere of Ik Sun dong when you go to the Han Ok village.
또 익선동 한옥마을 바로 옆에는 포장마차 골목이 있습니다. Right aside Ik sun Han Ok village, there is Po Jang Ma cha place. 포장마차가 뭐냐면요, 영어로 표현하면 Street tent restaurant 정도로 표현할 수 있을 것 같아요. 소소한 안주나 고기 구이, 그리고 소주와 같은 술을 간단하게 먹을 수 있는 곳입니다. 사실 저는 밖에서 음식을 먹는 것을 좋아하지는 않아서 자주 가지는 않지만, 외향적이시거나, 밖에서 음식을 먹는 것을 좋아하시는 분들은 좋아하시더라구요. 다른 나라에서는 찾아보기 힘든, 한국 문화 중 하나여서 한번 경험해보시는 것도 좋을 것 같아요.
[Translation]
[Script]
Today, I'm embarking on another subway journey for the Audio Seoul Tour. Today, I'll be introducing you to Ik Sun Dong Hanok Village, located at Jongro 3 ga station. The name might be a bit tricky, so listen carefully and take notes. Jongro 3 ga station is where Line 1, Line 3, and Line 5 intersect, making it a transfer station.
Ik Sun Dong Hanok Village is a place where you can find hanoks, traditional Korean houses. Although it's not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of hanoks, it's a bit unique compared to the well-known Bukchon Hanok Village often recommended to foreign visitors in Korea. Ik Sun dong has a distinct charm that sets it apart, offering a special atmosphere not found in other traditional hanok areas like Buk Chon Han Ok village.
Within the hanoks, there are various stylish restaurants and pubs, creating an interesting blend of traditional and modern elements. This fusion of contemporary and traditional gives rise to an exotic ambiance. In Ik Sun Dong, you'll find many contemporary restaurants and pubs nestled inside these hanoks.
There's a diverse range of activities and foods for you to enjoy. Focusing on the food menu, it's not just about traditional Korean cuisine in hanoks. You'll also find fusion Korean dishes as well as international cuisines like Japanese, Chinese, and Western. You can even discover desserts that are trending on Instagram.
Therefore, if you visit Ik Sun Dong, you'll be completely immersed in its unique atmosphere. I am confident that you'll thoroughly enjoy the distinctive ambiance of Ik Sun dong when you explore this hanok village.
Furthermore, right next to Ik Sun Hanok Village, you'll come across a street tent restaurant alley known as "Pojangmacha." Pojangmacha roughly translates to "Street tent restaurant" in English. It's a place where you can enjoy light snacks, grilled meat, and drinks like soju in a casual outdoor setting. Personally, I don't frequent outdoor dining establishments very often, but those who are outgoing and enjoy eating outdoors seem to really appreciate it. It's one of Korea's unique cultural experiences that might be hard to find in other countries, making it worth trying at least once.
[Vocab]
지하철 Subway [ji-ha-cheol]
전통적인 Traditional [jeon-tong-jeok-in]
경험 Experience [gyeong-heom]