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Filming in Seoul with Gyeongbokgung Palace view

Seoul Filming Services

Capture the dynamic energy of Asia's most cinematic capital with comprehensive production support across Seoul's historic palaces, neon-lit districts, and cutting-edge architecture.

Why Film in Seoul

Iconic Landmarks

Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Dongdaemun Design Plaza available for filming with proper permits.

Film-Friendly City

Seoul Film Commission supports productions with streamlined permit processes and dedicated liaison services for K-drama locations.

Excellent Logistics

World-class metro system, central Asian hub location, and extensive production facilities including CJ ENM Studios.

Seoul Filming Locations

From historic landmarks to modern districts, we help you access the perfect locations for your production in Seoul.

Gangnam & COEX

Modern skyscrapers, K-pop entertainment headquarters, upscale shopping, and iconic neon-lit streets.

Jongno & Bukchon

Historic hanok villages, Gyeongbokgung Palace, traditional architecture, and cultural heritage sites.

Hongdae & Mapo

Trendy youth culture, vibrant street art, indie music venues, and bustling nightlife scenes.

Myeongdong & Jung-gu

Neon-lit shopping streets, busy commercial districts, and authentic urban Korean atmosphere.

Yeouido & Han River

Financial district skyline, riverside parks, cherry blossom paths, and modern waterfront settings.

Itaewon & Yongsan

International district, diverse cultural mix, trendy cafes, and multicultural street scenes.

Popular Filming Spots in Seoul

Our local fixers know these Seoul locations inside out, helping you navigate permits, logistics, and timing for the best results.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

landmark

Korea's most iconic royal palace with traditional Korean architecture, grand courtyards, and mountain backdrop. Featured in countless K-dramas and period films.

Complex permits

Cultural Heritage Administration approval required. Commercial shoots need 3-4 weeks advance booking. Night filming rarely permitted.

Best times: early morning, golden hour
Note: No drone flights over palace grounds. Traditional attire required for some areas. Closed Tuesdays.

Bukchon Hanok Village

neighborhood

600-year-old traditional neighborhood with restored hanok houses, narrow alleys, and panoramic city views. Authentic historic Korean atmosphere.

Moderate permits

Jongno District permit required. Resident quiet hours enforced (10pm-8am). Popular K-drama filming spot - book early.

Best times: morning, golden hour
Note: Residential area - noise restrictions. Some alleys very narrow for equipment.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

building

Zaha Hadid's neo-futuristic landmark with flowing curves and LED-lit exterior. Perfect for fashion, tech, and sci-fi productions.

Moderate permits

Seoul Design Foundation manages exterior. Interior exhibitions require separate approval.

Best times: blue hour, night for LED displays
Note: Event conflicts during fashion weeks. Interior lighting varies by exhibition.

N Seoul Tower & Namsan

landmark

Iconic observation tower with 360-degree city views. Namsan Mountain offers forest settings minutes from downtown.

Moderate permits

Tower interior: CJ Foodville approval. Namsan Park: Seoul Metropolitan Government permit.

Best times: sunset, blue hour, night for city lights
Note: Cable car filming requires advance coordination. Peak tourist hours very crowded.

Gangnam District

street

Korea's most affluent district with modern skyscrapers, luxury retail, K-pop agencies, and the famous Gangnam Style crosswalk.

Moderate permits

Standard Seoul Film permit for streets. COEX interior requires separate Shinsegae approval.

Best times: evening, night for neon

Han River Parks

park

12 riverside parks spanning 40km with cycling paths, picnic areas, and iconic bridge views. Popular for lifestyle and commercial shoots.

Easy permits

Seoul Metropolitan Government permit. Night shoots and large setups need advance approval.

Best times: golden hour, sunset, night for bridge lights

Hongdae Street

street

Youth culture hub with street performers, indie shops, clubs, and vibrant nightlife. Authentic Korean youth atmosphere.

Easy permits

Standard permit for daytime. Night shoots require coordination with local businesses.

Best times: afternoon, evening, night for nightlife
Note: Very crowded on weekends. Street performers may affect audio.

Changdeokgung Secret Garden

landmark

UNESCO World Heritage palace with pristine 300-year-old garden, pavilions, and lotus ponds. Korea's most beautiful royal garden.

Complex permits

Cultural Heritage Administration approval. Very limited filming windows. Garden tours must be accommodated.

Best times: early morning, autumn foliage, spring cherry blossoms
Note: No tripods during public hours. Drone strictly prohibited.

Transport & Logistics in Seoul

Essential logistics information for planning your Seoul production.

Airports

Incheon International Airport ICN

52km / 50-80 min

AREX express train (43 min to Seoul Station) Airport limousine bus Taxi (~70,000 won) Private transfer
Gimpo International Airport GMP

18km / 30-45 min

Metro Line 5/9 and AREX Airport limousine bus Taxi (~25,000 won) Private transfer

Local Transit

metro

9 extensive lines plus regional rail covering all Seoul. Runs 5:30am-midnight. Extremely efficient for crew movement.

Crew tip: Metro filming requires Seoul Metro Corporation authorization (3+ weeks). Avoid Lines 2 and 4 during rush hours with equipment.

bus

Color-coded bus network (blue/green/red/yellow). Night buses (owl bus) run 11pm-5am on select routes.

Crew tip: Green buses useful for Bukchon and palace areas where metro access is limited.

taxi

Orange regular taxis and black deluxe taxis available. Kakao T app widely used for booking.

Crew tip: Deluxe taxis more comfortable for equipment. Most drivers understand basic English destination names.

rideshare

Kakao T dominates the market. Uber operates as Uber Korea with limited availability.

Parking & Production Vehicles

General availability: difficult

Street parking extremely limited in central Seoul. Underground parking available (3,000-5,000 won/hour). Gangnam easier than Jongno.

Production vehicles: Production vehicle permits available through Seoul Film Commission. Base camp locations typically arranged in Yeouido, Sangam DMC, or designated film zones.

Getting Between Locations

Seoul's metro connects most filming locations within 40 minutes. Gyeongbokgung to Gangnam: 25 min. Consider traffic for vehicle shoots - rush hours (8-10am, 6-9pm) add 30-60 min to journeys. KTX connects to Busan (2.5 hours) for multi-city productions.

Why Film in Seoul

  • Asia's most filmed city with unmatched visual diversity from ancient to ultramodern
  • Year-round production support with world-class studio facilities
  • Bilingual crews experienced with international K-drama and film productions
  • KOFIC incentives up to 25% plus Seoul-specific production support
  • Central hub for Asian distribution with direct flights worldwide

Ready to Film in Seoul?

Let us handle permits, crew, equipment, and logistics while you focus on capturing the best of Seoul.