A Seochon walk: browse art books and choose gimbap in Tongin Market

Regular days

Browse art books and artists’ books at The Reference Seoul, B1/2F, 44 Jahamun-ro 24-gil. It is a separate branch from SeMA; the corporate address on the website footer, 3F, is not the visitor-floor listing. Make books the main stop and check exhibition dates separately.

drawingRoom is a contemporary art gallery. Add it only as an optional detour after confirming a new exhibition. Regular hours alone do not establish access during exhibition changes.

Opening-hours comparison

Venue: Sonmat Gimbap

Look for the 손맛김밥 sign inside Tongin Market. Seoul Tourism lists Sonmat, cheese and tuna gimbap and daily 07:00–18:00. Choose from the shop’s available menu and check the visit-day price there. This itinerary promises neither fixed prices nor a seated meal.

KTO’s May 2023 article distinguished Tongin Market at 18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil from the Sonmat shop at number 20. This is a historical address distinction, not a fresh confirmation of the shop’s current address. Use the shop sign inside the market rather than assuming an exact street door. The token dosirak experience is not required.

Gyeongbokgung and actual road evidence

From Gyeongbokgung Exit 2, follow Jahamun-ro toward Tongin Market. Find the Sonmat sign in the market, then use 44 Jahamun-ro 24-gil for the bookshop. Confirm a new show before adding drawingRoom. drawingRoom’s destination address is 2F, 68-4 Jahamun-ro 7-gil. The map shows street connections, not business doors, measured walking times or step-free access.

A Nuha-dong hanok lane