In a quiet Yeonnam-dong alley, learn to transform traditional Korean confection techniques into modern cookies you can take home. This 80-minute hands-on class blends history, hands-on instruction, and a ready-made souvenir.
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The alley is narrow and alive: steam from a small oven, tins clinking, and the steady voice of a baker who knows how old recipes bend into new shapes. Step inside Maremohe in Yeonnam-dong and the city noise drops to the measured rhythm of pressing dough and folding petals into cookie shapes. You’ll stand at a long table, given tools and ingredients, and guided through a sequence that turns simple flour and syrup into a keepsake.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Light: mostly standing and simple hand movements; suitable for most adults and older children with supervision
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History
Korean confectionery (hangwa) has roots in court and ritual foods; many modern bakeries adapt these pressed and molded techniques into contemporary snacks.
Conservation
Bring a reusable bag to minimize single-use packaging; small shops in Yeonnam-dong often prioritize local ingredients and low-waste packaging when possible.
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Book morning sessions
Mid-morning classes are quieter and give you daylight to explore Yeonnam-dong after the workshop.
Alert about allergies
This class uses wheat and often nuts—notify the host ahead if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes
You’ll be standing for most of the 80-minute session and moving between stations.
Bring a small cooler or sturdy bag
If you plan to travel with fragile cookies, a padded container helps prevent crushing on transit.
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Protects your feet while standing in a small commercial kitchen.
Light jacket or layers
Yeonnam-dong streets can be breezy in spring; layers are easy to shed.
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Reusable tote or padded container
Keeps your baked goods secure while walking or on public transit.
Small notebook or phone for photos
Capture techniques and package details you may want to replicate later.