At the end or beginning of Jungdong-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul, there is a special café. It’s a café with an atmosphere where you can watch passersby, wait endlessly for someone, or read a book without getting tired. Located on the first floor of the Francesco Education Center, this is a beautiful book café with a glass front. “The Cathedral of ...

SamBaekJib is currently operated as a franchise restaurant. The original branch is located in Jeonju, and the name “SamBaekJib” originated from the fact that they used to sell only three hundred bowls a day. The founder of SamBaekJib, Grandma Lee Bongsoon, never sold more than three hundred bowls no matter how many customers came. When all three hundred bowls were ...

In Yeonnam-dong, you can find many trendy and unique cafes and restaurants. Yeonnam-dong is located to the south of Yeonhui-dong. It is close to Hongik University Station, and especially with the transformation of the Gyeongui Line abandoned railway into a park called Gyeongui Line Forest Park, it has become a hot spot. “Experience the 2D Optical Illusion Cafe in Yeonnam-dong” ...

The building “Seoul Square” across from Seoul Station can be considered a representative landmark symbolizing Seoul Station. In the past, it was called the “Daewoo Building” under the name “Daewoo Center Building,” but due to the 1997 financial crisis, it was sold to.  Morgan Stanley as part of the dissolution of the Daewoo Group. Morgan Stanley attempted to remodel the ...

In Korea, Buddhist temples, known as “jeol,” are typically found in the mountains. This is because during the Joseon Dynasty, many temples in urban areas were relocated to the mountains to avoid persecution due to the “Sungyu Eokbul” policy. Due to this, most temples can be found in mountainous areas. However, “Jogyesa Temple” is unique in that it is located ...

Gye-dong Street is a small street located within the Bukchon Hanok Village. Situated in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the street takes its name from the administrative district of Gye-dong. It stretches from Yulgok-ro to the main gate of Jungang High School. Originally, this area used to be a waterway leading to Cheonggyecheon, but it disappeared when the Bukchon Hanok Village was established ...

Among the top three sundae gukbap (blood sausage soup with rice) restaurants in Seoul, which include Euljiro Cheongwaok, Yaksu Sundae Gukbap, Seolleung Nongmin Baegam Sundae, Yeongdeungpo Samgeori Meonjimak Sundae Gukbap, and Seoil Sundae Gukbap, Cheongwaok is consistently recognized as one of the top 3 sundae gukbap restaurants. “Cheongwaok, Found Throughout Seoul” While Cheongwaok has its main branch in Euljiro, it ...

In Bukchon Hanok Village, there are public hanok buildings that have been donated to the city of Seoul and are open to visitors. Baek In-je House is one such hanok, accessible to visitors as a public space. Thanks to this, it can be visited for free, allowing visitors to explore every corner of the hanok. Below is a description provided ...

N Seoul Tower, located on the summit of Namsan Mountain in the center of Seoul, is one of the landmarks representing the city and a popular tourist attraction. I occasionally visit N Seoul Tower and hike up. On the day of my recent visit, the weather was exceptionally clear. It was a day with almost no fine dust, resulting in ...

Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun, is a gate located in the southern part of the Joseon-era Hanyang Fortress, which surrounded Hanyang (present-day Seoul) for 600 years. Even today, Sungnyemun stands at the heart of Seoul and is considered one of the symbols of the city. Sungnyemun is well-known as Korea’s National Treasure No. 1. The title doesn’t necessarily mean it’s ...

To the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace lies the Seochon Village. Here, you can also find a hanok village, though it differs from the well-maintained Bukchon Hanok Village. Seochon Village combines hanoks (traditional Korean houses), yangoks (Western-style houses), and villas, giving it a somewhat rustic atmosphere. In Seochon Village, there is always a popular restaurant where many people line up. This ...

Hanok, a traditional Korean residential space distinct from Western-style houses, is a sought-after accommodation for foreign tourists visiting Korea. Not only foreigners, but many Koreans also enjoy spending a healing night in the atmospheric ambiance of a hanok. This popularity stems from the fact that hanoks are unique residential spaces in Korea that appeal to both locals and foreigners alike. ...