Incheon Station is the starting point of Subway Line 1. Serving as both the terminal station for the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1 and the Suin-Bundang Line, it is a significant transfer station. With its roots traced back to the initiation of the Korean railway system, Incheon Station commenced operations on September 18, 1899, in conjunction with the opening of ...

Around Incheon Station, alongside Chinatown, you can discover the birthplace of modern history, the “Open Port Street.” This area, located in the neighborhoods of Songhak-dong and Jungang-dong in Jung-gu, Incheon, has been a diverse modern cultural heritage site developed from the late Joseon Dynasty to the Japanese colonial period. It is also often referred to as the “Open Port Nuri-gil.” ...

In recent times, there’s a domestic coffee brand challenging the dominance of Starbucks. It’s the franchise coffee shop named Banapresso, rapidly expanding, particularly in the heart of Seoul, especially around Gangnam. Banapresso, established in 2018, is a low-cost, large-capacity coffee specialist. Despite being a budget-friendly coffee shop, it has garnered significant popularity due to its resemblance to a regular coffee ...

Inwangsan, located in the northwest of Seoul’s Seochon Village, boasts picturesque views. As a conveniently accessible mountain in the heart of Seoul with exceptional scenery, it has become a popular destination, even featured on various broadcasts with introductions by celebrities. “Seoul Inwangsan Cafe, The Forest Small Bookstore” On the midsection of Inwangsan, you can discover a unique cafe named the ...

If you head north from Jonggak Station, where Seoul’s Bosingak is located, you can find the “Gongpyeong Urban Relic Exhibition Hall.” This exhibition hall is a small museum currently located inside a building. It serves as both a free exhibition hall and a museum located in the underground of the Centro Polis building. “Gongpyeong Urban Relic Exhibition Hall” In the ...

In the past, collecting figures was considered part of otaku culture, but recently, the atmosphere around figure collecting hobbies seems to have become more mainstream. Now, you can find stores selling figure-related products in various locations throughout Seoul, and shops selling goods related to comics and animation are gradually appearing. Of course, compared to Japan, which can be considered the ...

Near Sadang Station, you can find a building called Pastel City. This commercial facility houses various shops. You can discover Youngpoong Bookstore in the basement, and from the 1st floor and above, a variety of restaurants are available. You can access the building directly through Sadang Station via exits 9, 10, 11, and 12. If you walk toward exits 9 ...

The area around Sadang Station can be considered a hub of transportation in southern Seoul. Due to this, it’s always bustling with people navigating through congested roads. Naturally, a thriving business district has emerged, featuring clusters of restaurants and various cafes around Sadang Station. Particularly, franchises like Starbucks can be found in three locations near the station, and Tom N ...

The area around Sadang Station can be considered a hub of transportation in southern Seoul. Due to this, it’s always bustling with people navigating through congested roads. Naturally, a thriving business district has emerged, featuring clusters of restaurants and a variety of cafes around Sadang Station. Exploring the alley behind Exit 10 of Sadang Station reveals a diverse range of ...

In July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first store opening in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially sparking controversy due to coffee prices higher than a meal, Starbucks has now firmly established its presence in South Korea. It has evolved into a global company, following in the footsteps of McDonald’s, creating a new global index, the ...

Bosingak Pavilion, also known as Jonggak, is a pavilion located in Jongno, Seoul. It is situated very close to Jonggak Station on Seoul Subway Line 1. The name “Jonggak” was adopted for the Jonggak Station, which was constructed at Jongno 1-ga intersection when Subway Line 1 opened, inspired by this pavilion. Notably, Bosingak is well-known for the “Jeya’s Bell Ringing” ...

Seochon Village, located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, offers a distinct charm compared to the neighboring traditional hanok village of Bukchon, which is famous for its renovated hanoks. While Bukchon Hanok Village is known for its scenic views of renovated hanoks, Seochon Village is renowned for its mixed landscape, where traditional and modern houses coexist. It’s a place where tradition and ...