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McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It has become an iconic symbol of American capitalism and globalization, often synonymous with fast-food hamburgers, alongside brands like Coca-Cola and Apple. With a global presence, McDonald’s wields significant influence on the world economy, to the extent of creating a concept known as the “Big Mac Index,” ...

In Seoul’s Seochon Village, there is a created area known as Sejong Cultural Food Street. Here, you can find various restaurants gathered in one place, offering a chance to experience renowned eateries with a long history. One particularly famous establishment in Sejong Cultural Food Street is a restaurant called Chebudong Janchijib. While it provides simple dishes in a modest setting, ...

The “Pentaport Rock Festival,” which heats up Incheon’s summer nights, takes place at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park. During the period when the Pentaport Rock Festival is held, Songdo Moonlight Festival Park transforms into a concert venue, attracting numerous crowds. Between Songdo Moonlight Festival Park Station and the park itself, you can find a small commercial area where various restaurants, big ...

Every summer in Incheon, a rock festival takes place. Held in Songdo, Incheon Metropolitan City, from July to August each year, the Bellie Rock Festival, which was organized by CJ E&M and took place since 2018, has not been held. Consequently, the Pentaport Rock Festival is considered one of the largest rock festivals in South Korea, alongside the Busan International ...

In Singil, Seoul, near the Seoul Regional Military Manpower Office, you can find a restaurant district. While there may not be a large number of restaurants, they are clustered around the intersection in front of the Navy Headquarters. Furthermore, with the relatively recent addition of the Seoul Metro Line 2 extension, the “Seoul Regional Military Manpower Office Station,” the area ...

Yeouido Park is a municipal park located at 68 Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. It spans the heart of Yeouido. Currently, it is a park adorned with trees, but in the past, this area was the site of Yeouido Airfield. “The Former Site of Yeouido Airfield” In 1916, during the Japanese occupation, Yeouido Airfield was constructed. During that time, there were no ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known for being a hub of offices, making it a place where you can find numerous restaurants to cater to the needs of professionals. In the Gwanghwamun area, you can see a wide variety of restaurants. It’s safe to say that you can hardly find a menu that’s not represented. “Mam’s Table Hyggeligt: Mediterranean ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known for being a hub of offices, attracting numerous professionals. It’s also a place where you can find various restaurants and cafes to cater to the needs of these workers. In Gwanghwamun, you can find a range of cafes, including large franchises like Starbucks, as well as mid-range brands like Paik’s Coffee. Additionally, you ...

KAKAO Friends are characters from the “Kakao Group,” well-known for KakaoTalk. There are stores that sell various goods and accessories featuring these characters, and one such store is the “KAKAO Friends Shop.” You can find KAKAO Friends Shops in various places, and when you arrive in Seoul by train, especially at Seoul Station, the gateway to the city, you can ...

When you think of Seoul Noryangjin, the keywords that come to mind are “fish market” and “exam takers.” Noryangjin has long been known for its concentration of civil service academies, making it a popular spot for students preparing for civil service exams. As a result, you can easily find academy buildings in the vicinity, and nowadays, it’s common to see ...

Seoul City Hall, overseeing the administration of Seoul Special City, is located in the Gwanghwamun area, considered the heart of Seoul. Heading slightly south from Gwanghwamun Square, past Gyeongbokgung Palace, you can find Seoul City Hall. It is situated to the east of Deoksugung Palace. The current Seoul City Hall underwent several demolition and restoration processes. A new building was ...

The Seoul Museum of History has restored and put on display Tram No. 381, an iconic mode of transportation in Seoul that can no longer be seen in operation since its last run in 1968. This tram, exhibited in the outdoor display area, had been showcased in the Seoul Children’s Grand Park since 1973 after the complete suspension of tram ...