CNN(@CNN):Jongno 3-ga in Seoul, South Korea, is a vibrant foodie hub that was named the “world’s coolest” neighborhood by Time Out. The area came in third in 2021 and "has now risen to the top spot thanks to the rise in late-evening alfresco dining, indie businesses and shops," says Grace Beard, Time Out’s travel editor.

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Jongno 3-ga in Seoul, South Korea, is a vibrant foodie hub that was named the “world’s coolest” neighborhood by Time Out. The area came in third in 2021 and "has now risen to the top spot thanks to the rise in late-evening alfresco dining, indie businesses and shops," says Grace Beard, Time Out’s travel editor.