The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is recognized as a prominent office district, attracting many office workers and offering restaurants that cater to their preferences. Among the dining options in the Gwanghwamun area, there are several restaurants with a long history. One such establishment is ‘Goryeo Samgyetang,’ visited this time, acknowledged not only for its longstanding history but also recognized by ...

You can find the National Hangeul Museum to the southeast of the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan. Established on the grounds of the National Museum of Korea, it opened its doors on October 9, 2014. While smaller in scale compared to the nearby National Museum of Korea, this museum has a charming atmosphere, focusing on organizing and exhibiting content ...

Situated in Yongsan, arguably the geographical center of Seoul, the National Museum of Korea was established in 1909. Although its origin dates back to the museum established by Emperor Sunjong, known as Jesil Museum, in 1909, the museum officially opened in its current location in 2005. It was relocated to a large building within the Yongsan Family Park, which was ...

Jingbirok (懲毖錄) is a book written by Ryu Sung-ryong during the Joseon Dynasty, when the author retired from office and wrote it, completing it in 1604 (the 37th year of King Seonjo’s reign). It was designated as National Treasure No. 132 of South Korea on November 12, 1969. The term ‘Jingbi’ is derived from a phrase in the ‘Shijing (詩經)’ ...

Recently, I came across an article about workplace bullying within the E-LAND Group. Negative news articles, including incidents like hundreds being mobilized for year-end performances, were disclosed through the news. In reality, E-LAND has been nicknamed “Il-Land” in the job market even before. Despite rising to the ranks of major corporations, it has received ambiguous evaluations as it couldn’t match ...

In the early 2010s, when An Cheol-soo transformed from a businessman to a politician, he brought a new breeze to the political arena. Now a member of the “People Power Party,” he has gained an image as a politician engaging in stale and stereotypical politics, but his life story, transitioning from founding “AhnLab” to becoming a programmer combating computer viruses ...

The book “위대한 나의 발견, 강점혁명 (Now, Discover Your Strengths),” co-authored by Marcus Buckingham and others, is a type of self-help book. I came across this book when I submitted documents to Eland Group in the winter of 2012 and went for the entrance exam. Applying for the “ESI 7th Internship” at Eland Group, I visited the Yeouido CCMM building ...

“Watching: The Magic Controlled by God” is a book published in the 2010s. Upon its release, the book gained considerable popularity and rose to the ranks of bestsellers. In fact, while reading the book, I couldn’t help but feel that it differed significantly from the scientific knowledge I was familiar with. Upon revisiting the content later, many people concluded that ...

Hanyang University is a four-year comprehensive private university located in Seoul. The main campus, Seoul Campus, is situated in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, while the ERICA Campus is located in Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do. The university’s symbol is a lion, the flower is forsythia, and the dove is the emblem of the student council. The symbolic color is blue. Founded in 1939 as ...

William Shakespeare, a representative playwright of the Renaissance era in England, is considered one of the greatest playwrights in British history. His masterpieces have been adapted into films and referenced in various works of literature. Among Shakespeare’s notable works are the “four great tragedies,” which include “Hamlet,” “King Lear,” “Othello,” and “Macbeth.” Additionally, Shakespeare’s works include the “five great comedies,” ...

Lee Ji-sung was a writer who gained significant popularity in the early 2010s. With his book “Lead with Reading,” published in 2010, he sparked a “Classics Reading Craze” in Korean society. Riding on the popularity of the book, his previously published work “Dreaming in the Attic” also gained attention and elevated him to the ranks of bestselling authors. In addition ...

If the 2000s were characterized by a vibrant atmosphere nationwide due to the 2002 World Cup and economic growth, from the 2010s onwards, it became a progressively challenging era with a narrowing job market. However, up until the 2010s, there was a societal atmosphere of competition based on “specs,” creating a sense of doing something. As we entered the 2020s, ...