<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>TOP 5 KOREA — Seoul and Gyeonggi</title><description>TOP 5 columns for Seoul and Gyeonggi</description><link>https://top5korea.com/</link><language>en</language><managingEditor>top5korea.com@gmail.com (TOP 5 KOREA)</managingEditor><item><title>Toy Rental in Seoul and Yongin</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-a3d156fe-3bcd-4b81-a297-9b5451651e93/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-a3d156fe-3bcd-4b81-a297-9b5451651e93/</guid><description>Compare toy library eligibility, annual fees, loan extensions and returns in Seoul and Yongin. Choose around your home, workplace and available visiting days.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare toy library eligibility, annual fees, loan extensions and returns in Seoul and Yongin. Choose around your home, workplace and available visiting days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Some toy libraries in Seoul and Yongin accept members based on their workplace as well as their home address. Check your child&apos;s age and membership eligibility first.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;All five services charge a standard annual fee of ₩10,000, but discounts for families with multiple children and membership approval procedures differ. Check standard fees and discounts separately.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Loan extensions, Saturday closing times, Sunday opening and resident-only delivery rules all help you plan returns.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 7, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Home Services</category><category>Seoul and Gyeonggi</category><category>Seoul toy rental</category><category>Yongin toy libraries</category><category>toy library membership</category><category>toy loan extensions</category><category>Seocho toy delivery</category><category>parenting in Yeongdeungpo</category><category>Gangnam toy libraries</category></item><item><title>Christmas Cakes in Seoul and Pyeongtaek for 2026</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-3396bb9c-5f62-43ff-abf2-4d34244b4758/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-3396bb9c-5f62-43ff-abf2-4d34244b4758/</guid><description>Compare five hotel Christmas cakes in Seoul and Pyeongtaek: ingredients, full prices, booking deadlines and pickup dates. Plan around your gathering, from driving to Myeongdong to pickup in Pyeongtaek.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Compare five hotel Christmas cakes in Seoul and Pyeongtaek: ingredients, full prices, booking deadlines and pickup dates. Plan around your gathering, from driving to Myeongdong to pickup in Pyeongtaek.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Check reservation deadlines and pickup periods separately.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Order at least 3 days ahead at Le Moulin and The Lounge in Pyeongtaek.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Café Social closes reservations on December 12.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 6, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Cafés</category><category>Seoul and Gyeonggi</category><category>Seoul Christmas cakes</category><category>Pyeongtaek Christmas cakes</category><category>Hotel cake reservations</category><category>Myeongdong cakes</category><category>Dongdaemun cakes</category><category>Gwanghwamun cakes</category></item><item><title>2026 Naver Dining Week in Seoul and Pangyo</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-de69cf0c-7f97-4b3e-a6c8-ba6d942d420a/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-de69cf0c-7f97-4b3e-a6c8-ba6d942d420a/</guid><description>Choose buffets, set courses or sharing steaks by mealtime and promotion day. Compare eligible Naver Dining Week menus at five restaurants in Seoul and Pangyo.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Choose buffets, set courses or sharing steaks by mealtime and promotion day. Compare eligible Naver Dining Week menus at five restaurants in Seoul and Pangyo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hotel meals in Seoul and Pangyo range from buffets to lunch courses and sharing steaks. Start with how you want to eat, and planning becomes easier.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 2026 Naver Dining Week hotel promotion runs from October 19 to November 30. Check both the eligible menus and days.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mariposa&apos;s four- and five-course lunches and DEMETER&apos;s Monday–Wednesday lunches qualify for discounts. These are separate from the hotels&apos; regular dinner menus.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Nov 4, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Food</category><category>Seoul and Gyeonggi</category><category>Seoul Dining Week</category><category>Pangyo Dining Week</category><category>Yeouido buffets</category><category>Gangnam set-course dining</category><category>Pangyo hotel restaurants</category><category>2026 Naver Dining Week</category></item><item><title>Greenhouse Outings in Seoul and Gyeonggi</title><link>https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-98333446-2e10-4c89-a979-1eb3c624eb51/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://top5korea.com/en/columns/studio-98333446-2e10-4c89-a979-1eb3c624eb51/</guid><description>Explore five botanical gardens and arboretums in Seoul and Gyeonggi, pairing tropical, Mediterranean, aquatic and succulent plants under glass with walks through gardens and woods.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Explore five botanical gardens and arboretums in Seoul and Gyeonggi, pairing tropical, Mediterranean, aquatic and succulent plants under glass with walks through gardens and woods.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;See tropical and Mediterranean plants or aquatic plants and succulents in the greenhouses, then continue outdoors through gardens and woods.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bucheon Botanical Garden is free if you visit only the botanical garden. Admission covering the museum and Mureungdowon Arboretum is priced separately.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supia takes advance reservations. When choosing between SUWON ARBORETUM IRWOL and SUWON ARBORETUM YEONGHEUNG, consider their different terrain: level gardens versus a hilly arboretum.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 picks · researched Oct 21, 2026&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><category>Rankings</category><category>Seoul and Gyeonggi</category><category>Seoul greenhouses</category><category>Gyeonggi botanical gardens</category><category>Greenhouse outings</category><category>Bucheon botanical gardens</category><category>Suwon arboretums</category></item></channel></rss>