Koreatown

Frommer's Review

Here's something you probably didn't know: There are more Koreans in Los Angeles than anywhere else in the world outside of Korea -- some 100,000. If you drive down Western Avenue between Olympic and Wilshire boulevards it won't take much imagination to believe that you're suddenly in a section of Seoul. Hundreds of signs in Korean script are bolted onto dozens of minimalls and office buildings within this vibrant commercial district. Park the car and spend a few hours browsing the elixir shops, bargain stores, malls, and authentic Korean barbecue joints. You might also want to visit the museum within the Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd. (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm; tel. 323/936-7141; www.kccla.org), which houses historical photographs, Korean antiques, and rotating exhibits.

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