Seoul’s Sinchon, Yeongdeungpo area is considered a central hub in the southwest of Seoul. Sinchon serves as a major transit point with both Line 1 and Line 2 of the subway passing through, while Yeongdeungpo is a hub for nationwide transportation, including KTX trains. Thanks to this, both areas are always bustling with a multitude of people, and each region ...
To the southeast of Seoul National University Entrance Station, you can find an alley called “Sarosugil.” It is one of the representative tourist spots near Seoul National University Entrance. It’s a charming alley known as a popular dating spot for couples, where you can find various unique restaurants and cafes. “The Alley Near Seoul National University Entrance, Sarosugil” The name ...
Gwanggyo New Town in Suwon is a relatively recent development. After the construction of Gwanggyo New Town, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office, and Suwon High Court relocated to Gwanggyo New Town. The Suwon Education Office is also scheduled to move to Gwanggyo New Town. Gwanggyo New Town in Suwon is strategically developed, showing a difference from the ...
In Seoul’s Yongsan, you can find an alley named “Yoljeongdo,” which literally means a street filled with passion. It was named as such because in December 2014, young entrepreneurs established their businesses in the printing alley of Yongsan-gu, Seoul, bringing a new vitality to the area. It’s a street filled with interesting shops born from the unique personalities and ideas ...
Seongbukcheon (North Fortress Stream) is a river that originates from the west of Bukak Mountain in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, and flows southeast, eventually joining the Cheonggyecheon Stream. In the past, it was known as Anamcheon (安岩川). Even until the 1960s, the water was clear enough for peach cultivation in the area, and it was also used for laundry. However, from ...
When spring arrives, various flowers bloom. Among them, cherry blossoms are the most famous. When the cherry blossoms bloom, it’s often covered in the news, and many people go out to enjoy the sight. In reality, it would be more appropriate to say that people use the flowers as an excuse for a date rather than going out specifically to ...
Huinnyeoul Culture Village is a cultural village located in Yeongdo, Busan. Alongside “Gamcheon Culture Village,” it is considered one of the representative cultural villages and travel destinations in Busan. One of the distinctive features of Huinnyeoul Culture Village is its location on the coastal cliffs. In the past, it had an image of a moonlight town, but now it has ...
Dongbaek Island, located at the western end of the wide sandy beach of Haeundae Beach, was originally an islet. Due to sedimentation, it is now connected to the mainland, but it retains the name “Dongbaek Island” from its past when it was indeed an island. As the name suggests, Dongbaek Island is known for its abundance of camellia flowers, which ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, various public installation sculptures can be found, including the well-known “Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin” and “Statue of King Sejong the Great” located in Gwanghwamun Square. Other public sculptures are also scattered throughout the area. Behind the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Gwanghwamun, a small park houses several public sculptures, including the ...
Yeonnam-dong is a neighborhood located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. In the past, it was part of Yeonhui-dong, but in 1975, it was incorporated into Mapo-gu and became Yeonnam-dong, which means “south of Yeonhui-dong.” Yeonnam-dong used to be a residential area for the local residents, but at some point, it suddenly started gaining attention. “Close to Hongdae, Connected to the Gyeongui Line ...
Gye-dong Street is a small street located within the Bukchon Hanok Village. Situated in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the street takes its name from the administrative district of Gye-dong. It stretches from Yulgok-ro to the main gate of Jungang High School. Originally, this area used to be a waterway leading to Cheonggyecheon, but it disappeared when the Bukchon Hanok Village was established ...
Bukchon Hanok Village refers to an area densely populated with traditional Korean houses (hanok) located in Gahoe-dong and Samcheong-dong within Jongno-gu, Seoul. While it is commonly referred to as Bukchon for convenience, it strictly includes only certain administrative districts such as Gahoe-dong, Gyedong, and Hwadong. “Origin and History of Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village” Bukchon Hanok Village, located to the north ...