Located near the famous BIFF Square in Busan, you can find “Nampo Bookstore,” also known as “Namfomun-go.” Once considered one of the two major local bookstores in downtown Busan alongside Moonwudang Bookstore, Nampo Bookstore underwent changes when Moonwudang shifted its focus to specialized maritime and map-related books due to financial difficulties. This resulted in a reduction in scale, and with ...

When it comes to representing Busan, one would likely think of the “Jagalchi Fish Market” first. Comparable to Seoul’s “Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market,” Jagalchi Fish Market stands out for its location along the coast of Busan, while Noryangjin is situated along the Han River. “Representative Fish Market of Busan: Jagalchi Fish Market” Jagalchi Fish Market not only represents Busan but ...

In Busan’s Nampong-dong, you’ll find “BIFF Square.” BIFF stands for Busan International Film Festival, and this square is closely related to the festival. The Busan International Film Festival, which began in 1996, led to the creation of this film-themed area. While the Busan International Film Festival is no longer held in Nampong-dong and has moved to Haeundae and Centum City, ...

The Nampong-dong area in Busan is one of the standout places in the old downtown district. It’s home to the iconic Kkangtong Market and International Market, which were featured in the movie “Ode to My Father,” as well as the “BIFF Square” born from the Busan International Film Festival, the Book Alley in Bosu-dong filled with secondhand bookstores, and the ...

Gamcheon Culture Village, located in Sahagu, Busan, is one of the prominent landmarks in downtown Busan. It is a result of urban regeneration through the Renaissance Project, which has revitalized the cityscape. Often referred to as Korea’s Machu Picchu or Santorini, Gamcheon Culture Village has gained popularity.  However, unlike Santorini in Greece, it is not located on the coast, and ...

Located in Insa-dong, “Gaesung Mandu Palace” is a longstanding mandu (dumpling) specialty restaurant that has been passed down for three generations since its inception in 1970 by Grandma Lim Myeong-suk, originally from Gaesung. The restaurant’s signature dish combines a light broth with generously filled Gaesung-style mandu, captivating the palates of its customers. It is particularly well-known in Insa-dong. “Three Generations ...

McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food hamburgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. With a global presence, McDonald’s has had a tremendous impact on the world economy, to the extent of creating the concept of the “Big Mac Index” to ...

The drama “Minamdang” aired on KBS in 2022. It was a weekday drama consisting of a total of 18 episodes. “Minamdang” is a drama based on a web novel titled “Minamdang Incident Notes,” which won an award in the KakaoPage competition. The drama follows the story of a former profiler who becomes a shaman scammer and is set against the ...

Just like other airports or Incheon Airport Terminal 1, Incheon Airport Terminal 2 also offers stores that sell items for travelers. You can find stores selling travel essentials as well as stores offering books and souvenirs. On the Departure Floor, 3rd floor of Incheon Airport Terminal 2, you’ll find the bookstore “Book Store.” “Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Bookstore: Book Store” ...

Shin Kyuk-ho was an entrepreneur from South Korea and Japan, known as the founder and inaugural chairman of Lotte Group. Lotte expanded its business portfolio from its inception with Lotte Confectionery, venturing into various businesses such as Lotte Hotels, Lotte World, and Lotte Ham. Currently, Lotte has entered the retail industry with ventures like Lotte. Department Store, further realizing the ...

Incheon Airport is currently the main international gateway of South Korea. It opened on March 29, 2001, inheriting the international flight functions from Gimpo International Airport. There are currently two terminals, with Terminal 2 being a new terminal built in preparation for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. It is used by airlines such as Korean Air, Air France, Delta Air ...

Located near Cheonggyecheon in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, is the “HiKR Ground,” a Korean promotional center operated by the Korea Tourism Organization. HiKR Ground, an “Interactive Korean Tourism Promotion Center,” opened its doors on July 22, 2022. “Interactive Korean Tourism Promotion Center, HiKR Ground” The name “HiKR Ground” is a combination of “HiKR,” meaning a warm greeting from Korea to visitors worldwide, ...