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Incheon International Airport can be considered the gateway to and from South Korea. It is an international airport that competes for the top spots in global surveys each year, offering a wide range of amenities. Incheon Airport Terminal 1 hosts various shops, many of which sell items tailored for travelers. “Books & Travel” is a bookstore operating in Incheon Airport ...

In Korea, you can find the airport railroad connecting Incheon International Airport, one of Korea’s representative international airports, to Seoul Station. Similarly, in Hong Kong, there is an Airport Express Line (AEL) that connects Hong Kong International Airport to downtown Hong Kong. The name of the Hong Kong Airport Railroad is “AEL.” “AEL” stands for “Airport Express Line.” In Korean, ...

The airline I used for this Hong Kong trip was Asiana Airlines. Originally, I hadn’t planned on going to Hong Kong. I was initially considering Spain or Taiwan as my travel destination. While searching, I happened to notice that there were many flights to Hong Kong. When I checked for Hong Kong flight tickets, I was pleasantly surprised to find ...

After a long time, I embarked on an overseas trip again. Since I needed to use up my remaining vacation days at work, I pondered where to travel. Originally, I was considering Spain or Taiwan, but by chance, I came across information that there were many flights to Hong Kong. Upon searching for Hong Kong flight tickets, I discovered that ...

In Seoul, at Samsung Station near COEX, you can find the Urban Airport Tower. The Urban Airport allows travelers to complete check-in procedures in the city before heading to the airport, enabling them to board the plane without additional screening. In Europe, it’s common to find urban airports within train stations, much like Seoul Station. In Seoul, you can find ...

Gimpo Airport Lotte Mall is a large-scale shopping mall that houses Lotte Department Store, Lotte Mart, and Lotte Hi-Mart. In such large shopping malls, you can typically find major bookstores, and at Lotte Mall, you can find “Youngpoong Bookstore.” “Gimpo Airport Lotte Mall Bookstore: Youngpoong” Youngpoong Bookstore is a large-scale bookstore that can be found throughout South Korea, alongside Kyobo ...

There are several places where you can purchase Apple products. One of the prominent options is the official Apple Store, which is directly operated by Apple. In Seoul, you can find Apple Stores in the areas of Garosu-gil, Yeouido, Myeongdong, and Jamsil. Additionally, there are various authorized reseller stores, and “Willys” is one of the well-known reseller stores. Inside Lotte ...

When boarding international flights, it’s common to use Incheon Airport, but when boarding domestic flights from Seoul, people tend to use Gimpo Airport. (Of course, for some routes, you can take international flights from Gimpo Airport, such as the Gimpo-Tokyo Haneda Airport route.) Next to Gimpo Airport, there is an integrated shopping mall called “Lotte Mall.” Thanks to this, you ...

I returned to Jeju Airport to conclude my short 2-day trip to Jeju Island. Before boarding my flight, I decided to grab a quick dinner, so I explored the airport. Similar to Gimpo Airport, Jeju Airport also had a “SKY 31” food avenue. “Jeju Airport Food Court: SKY 31 Food Avenue” On the first floor of Jeju Airport’s arrival area, ...

Not long after returning from my trip to Jeju Island, I found myself planning another journey to the island. This trip to Jeju was rather impromptu, as the decision was made the night before departure. I swiftly purchased my plane ticket, made hotel reservations, and set off. From planning to departure, the entire process took less than 24 hours. I ...

Even when boarding a domestic flight in Jeju Island, you can shop at the duty-free stores on your way back. This is because Jeju Airport also holds the status of an international airport. During this recent trip to Jeju, after completing the boarding process and while waiting for my flight, I had the opportunity to do some light shopping. “Jeju ...

When traveling to Jeju Island, it’s common to use air travel. While it’s possible to travel to Jeju by ferry, most people opt for a flight. Jeju Airport, serving as the gateway to and from Jeju Island, holds the status of an international airport. Thanks to this, even domestic travelers can take advantage of the duty-free shops. “Jeju Airport Duty-Free ...