"World's Coolest Neighborhood"... South Korea Takes No. 1

Is there a neighborhood in Korea that has been ranked as the coolest neighborhood in the world?

Jongno 3-ga in Seoul has claimed the No. 1 spot in the "2026 World's Coolest Neighborhoods" selected by a British urban and travel magazine.

The publication selected 40 locations worldwide based on criteria such as food, drinks, nightlife, independent shops, and community spirit.

In particular, the magazine highly praised the "revival of nightlife" in Jongno 3-ga.

It noted that after work hours, young people flock to the pojangmacha (street food tent) district, while Seosunra-gil street next to Jongmyo Shrine is creating a new atmosphere with the addition of craft workshops, jewelry studios, and bars.

The magazine commended Jongno 3-ga for adapting to a new generation while preserving its traditional charm.

Following Jongno 3-ga, the Loission district in Rabat, Morocco, and Neos Kosmos in Athens, Greece, ranked second and third, respectively.

(Photo courtesy of Time Out website)
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