The area around Hyehwa Station in Seoul is commonly known as Daehangno. It earned this name because Seoul National University’s campus was once located here. As the location of Korea’s first universities, Sungkyunkwan University and Seoul National University, it naturally came to be called Daehangno. Currently, Daehangno is famous for its small theater performances. Even within Daehangno, the area is ...

“Teacher Kim’s Baruda” is a premium gimbap chain in South Korea that can be found in various locations. You can also find Teacher Kim’s Baruda in the Gwanghwamun area, located west of Gwanghwamun Square. Situated on the first floor across from Building 3 of Gyeonghuigung’s Morning Office Tel, this restaurant is small but always bustling with many customers. “Gwanghwamun Gimbap ...

Nowadays, you can find gimbap restaurants with the name “Yeonhui Gimbap” all over Seoul. It has transformed into a franchise where you can experience the same taste in various locations. The original and main branch of Yeonhui Gimbap can be found in Yeonhui-dong. It operates in a very small space and can be found in an alley behind the “Saruga ...

The area around Gwanghwamun Square is one of Seoul’s representative office-dense regions. It’s home to various government offices, embassies, media companies, and major corporations. During lunchtime, you can witness a multitude of office workers heading out for their meals. To cater to this demand, you can find a variety of restaurants in the underground shopping malls of large buildings. In ...

Aze Coffee is one of the budget coffee brands where you can enjoy coffee at an affordable price. It can be found in various places, offering a taste of coffee without breaking the bank. At some point, the word “Aze” started being used to create products and even build brands. This coffee brand seems to have emerged in line with ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known as one of the city’s prominent office districts. During lunchtime, you can observe numerous office workers coming out to grab a meal. In the underground shopping area of buildings around Gwanghwamun Square, you can find various restaurants. Among them, in the basement of DoRyeom Building located to the west of Gwanghwamun Square, you ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is one of the city’s prominent office districts. It houses various government offices, including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, as well as the headquarters of several newspapers. It’s also home to the offices of major corporations. During lunchtime, you can witness numerous office workers coming out to grab a meal. Across from the Seoul Gyeonghuigung Palace ...

While it may no longer be comfortable to refer to it as a “new town,” Bundang was established in 1989 as the first-generation new town. At that time, it was created alongside Ilsan as two new towns. Additionally, with the development of the new town, the Bundang Line subway route was also established, and its significant connections to department stores ...

Chueotang is a Korean dish, a soup made by boiling loaches or mudfish. Since loaches are considered most delicious in autumn, it is said that Chueotang is best enjoyed during this season. Hence, the name “Chueotang (秋魚湯)” uses the Chinese character for autumn (秋) from its name. Chueotang, along with Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), is known as a representative health ...

In the youthful streets of Sinchon, where the universities in Seoul gather, there is a place that is small but reminiscent of Hong Kong. It’s the outdoor escalator. It bears a resemblance to Hong Kong’s famous “Mid-Levels Escalator,” although it naturally falls short in length compared to Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels Escalator. However, the atmosphere is quite similar. “Escalator Leading to ...

SamBaekJip is currently operated as a franchise restaurant. The original store is located in Jeonju, and its name originates from the fact that they only sold “three hundred bowls a day.” The founder of SamBaekJip, Grandma Lee Bongsoon, never sold more than three hundred bowls, no matter how many customers came. When three hundred bowls were sold, even if it ...

In South Korea, schools hold graduation ceremonies at the end of February each year. This means that you can commonly witness the lively scenes of congratulatory celebrations at various university campuses. By the end of February, flower shops line the streets in front of schools, and the campus is filled with students wearing graduation gowns, taking commemorative photos. You can ...