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Itaewon is where foreigners go to meet other foreigners. And where Koreans go to see foreigners. Don't really see the merit in that..lol
Unless we're talking about different places, Hanok village IS samchung-dong, which is by gyeongbok palace. It's quite a bit of walking...and once you're in the heart of it, it's almost like a maze.
If you're thinking about DOOTA, there are 2 other (i think) big department stores like it. AM/PM and Milliore. Plan ahead because they close completely on certain days. Although I may be mixing up some of them. They're all in the "dong dae moon" area, which is also quite interesting at night. Very busy place.
Honestly, a lot of the places you plan to visit are bunched in similar areas, and you can just cab around. Basic fare is something like $3...give or take.
Do keep in mind though, that at night, it's very hard to actually catch a cab, especially if you're going short distances. The driver will ask where you're going, and if it's not worth their time, they will drive away lol.
Also, scope out restaurants first. And find out where they are. Addresses are virtually meaningless in Korea. You have to go by directions, and some places are a bitch to find. And if they're famous, or considered a "matjib" (tr: tasty house..lol) then prepare to wait.
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