Factories gather east of central Seoul
Printing, metalworking, auto repair, and small manufacturers filled blocks near transport routes and the Han River.
LOCAL HALF-DAY GUIDE · Seoul
Seongsu-dong
성수동A former factory and shoemaking district where red-brick workshops now meet cafés, studios, and Seoul Forest.
01 · HISTORY
How this neighborhood changed
A shoemaking ecosystem takes shape
Factories, material suppliers, repair shops, and skilled makers formed one of Korea's largest handmade-shoe clusters.
Industrial buildings find new uses
Studios, galleries, and cafés moved into older workshops while manufacturing continued beside them.
02 · WALK
Three-stop walking route
서울숲
Seoul Forest
Begin with an easy riverside park walk.
성수동 수제화거리
Handmade Shoe Street
Look for workshops that shaped the district.
성수동 카페거리
Red-brick café lanes
See how old industrial buildings found new uses.
Getting there
Seongsu Station or Seoul Forest Station
About 4 hoursBefore you go
Working shoe and repair shops remain active. Give workshop entrances space and visit cafés outside the lunch rush.
Opening hours, admission, and transport conditions can change. Check the linked map and official information before you go.