Kidzania Seoul

Why go?

From Korea Tourism Organization:

Kidzania, located in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, is a unique family entertainment space especially for children age 3 to 16. The theme park provides children with a chance to experience jobs that they might want to have when they grow up! The park, which originated in Mexico and has spread throughout the world, opened its doors in Korea in February of 2010. Kidzania has a total of three floors and lets children experience over 57 different jobs. By experiencing a variety of realistic role playing jobs (all of which are included in the entrance fee) children can learn about real-life economic principles in a unique and interesting environment. Job experiences include working as a policeman, flight attendant, firefighter, or chef (uniforms are provided). When you work hard in Kidzania, you get paid in Kidzo (a virtual currency). You can put your money in the bank for your next visit or purchase goods at the department store. Kidzania mimics a real city environment, has diverse jobs, and is full of events. When there is a fire, a fireman rushes to help, and a news reporter covers the story. While 911 paramedics give first aid to fire victims, in another part of “town” delivery personnel are dropping off packages. Kidzania teaches the next generation how to live as responsible members of society and gives them an introduction to how the economy works. In order to make the environment as realistic as possible, every building, car, and tree is reduced to 2/3 its real size, helping children feel more adult-like in their new world!

How to go?
By subway

• Jamsil Station (Subway Line 2) Exit 4. Do not exit, but follow the signboards and cut through the Lotte Departmental Store (left of Exit 4)

When to go?
10:00 to 20:30 - Weekdays
09:30 to 20:30 - Weekends/Holidays

Duration required
2 sessions in a day. You cannot complete all the 60+ jobs even with 2 sessions. 1 session should suffice for most people.

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Websites
http://www.kidzania.co.kr/web/eng/home
KTO