Inside Korea's one-of-a-kind train station

For those traveling to meet their loved ones this Seollal holiday, taking the train is a popular choice.

If you happen to pass through Seoul Station and you're waiting for your train, there's a place just a short walk away that you might want to check out.

Our Song Yoo-jin tells us more.

If you've ever passed through Seoul Station, the busiest train hub in Korea, you might have noticed this building right next door.

It's a station too, but not for trains.

"The Culture Station Seoul 284 is the old Seoul Station building that opened in 1925.

This area ended operations as a railway station in 2003 but reopened in 2011 as a space for exhibitions, performances, and workshops."

Step inside, and you'll travel through time.

The rooms of the century-old station have become exhibition halls.

Currently, Culture Station Seoul 284 is offering two cultural journeys.

On the first floor, you can hop aboard 'Craft Journey, all over the place, everywhere.'

This exhibition showcases 68 pieces by 29 artisans from across Korea, using metal, ceramics, wood, textiles, bamboo and straw.

"It was fascinating to see traditional crafts interpreted in modern ways. I used to take trains from this station as a kid, before the new one was built. It's so unique to experience exhibitions in a historical building like this, instead of a typical museum or gallery."

Upstairs, in what was once 'The Grill,' Korea's first Western-style restaurant, you'll find the 'Enchanting Lines, Dignified Waves' exhibition.

Four Hanbok brands have reimagined the traditional Korean dress, blending their unique styles while preserving its timeless elegance.

"I was impressed by how the designers gave the Hanbok a modern twist. This place feels so inviting with its rich culture and history. The exhibitions feel even more elegant and unique because the space still carries the charm of the old Seoul Station."

This former train station may no longer connect cities, but it's now a hub that connects people to culture and history, with no ticket required.

Song Yoo-jin, Arirang News.