Start at the Seoul K-Medi Center, a wellness hub where you’ll get a clear introduction to Korean traditional medicine and how it still shapes daily life in modern Seoul. You’ll learn the basics behind herbal ingredients and warming remedies and understand why, on cold days, many Koreans still reach for Korean herbal tea (Ssanghwa Cha).

Then head to Gyeongdong Market, Seoul’s largest herbal and ginseng hub and a real working local market for seasonal vegetables, fruits, and everyday ingredients. This is the market Korean moms trust because it’s practical: better variety, fresher produce, serious vendors, and prices that make sense when you’re shopping for a household.

1. See why Gyeongdong is “mom-approved” and explore it like a local with a private guide

2. Learn how Koreans connect food with daily well-being, and taste classic market street snacks along the way

3. Hanok-style foot bath, a comforting lotus leaf rice lunch and traditional Korean tea at a local favorite tea house