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Yakhyeon Catholic Church, Korea’s First Western-Style Church

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Yakhyeon Catholic Church is located in a less crowded part of Seoul and thus less known than the famous Myeongdong Cathedral, but it is Korea’s first church built in modern brick construction, completed in 1892. Its Gothic style architecture features a cruciform construction with low arched windows and a pointed-arch entrance gate. The church has been featured in several K-dramas including ‘Bread, Love and Dreams’ and ‘Iris,’ making it a tourist attraction, as well as a popular venue for wedding.

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How long does it take to get to downtown Seoul from Inchon International Airport?

Joh***
Sorry for the delay in replying due to the site renovation. Taking Airport Railroad would be the best way to get to Seoul from Incheon airport. There are two types of Airport Railroad, express train and all-stop one. If you take all-stop train from Incheon airport, it will take about 52 min to arrive at Hongik University station (Hongdae), and an hour to get to Seoul station. It would cost you 4,150 krw(4$). Express train would take you to Seoul station in 43 min. It will not stop at Hongik University station since it's an express one. The cost would be 9,500 krw(9$).

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It is my understanding that the best place to buy traditional souvenirs is Anguk dong and Insa dong, close to Kyungbok Palace.

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