The Hyundai Seoul is a flagship store of Hyundai Department Store located in the heart of Yeouido. With a retail space of 27,000 square meters, it is known as the largest single-building department store in Seoul. It is the 7th largest in the country, following Shinsegae Department Store. “The Hyundai Seoul Cafe, Starbucks” At The Hyundai Seoul, you can find ...
Gasan Digital Complex is considered one of the representative office-dense areas in Seoul. However, unlike areas like Gwanghwamun or Gangnam, it gives off the feeling of many small companies gathering. It is a leading industrial complex in the southwest of Seoul. While it used to be the location of Guro Industrial Complex in the past, it has now transformed into ...
The Gallery Department Store next to Gwanggyo Lake Park is a newly established luxury department store in conjunction with Gwanggyo New Town. It exudes a luxurious atmosphere and houses various shops to match. “Gwanggyo Gallery Department Store, Book Cafe Comma” On the 8th floor of Gwanggyo Gallery Department Store, you can find a book cafe. Named “Comma,” this book cafe ...
In Seoul’s Yongsan, you can find an alley named “Passion Street,” which quite literally lives up to its name, as it’s filled with passion. This name was given by young entrepreneurs who established themselves in a printing alley in Yongsan-gu, Seoul in December 2014. It’s a street packed with interesting shops born from the unique personalities and ideas of these ...
On Sebitseom Island, located in Banpo, Seoul, there are several shops. On the first floor, you can find a café called “Dolce.” In the past, there used to be a “CNN Cafe” in this location. It wasn’t particularly special – they just had CNN news playing on the monitors. “Seoul Sebitseom Island Cafe Dolce” I’m not sure when it happened, ...
In Suwon’s Gwanggyo New Town, a “Cafe Street” has been created. As the name suggests, it’s an alley where various cafes have found their place. However, due to Gwanggyo being better known for the Gwanggyo Lake Park than the cafe street, it seems easier to find various cafes around Gwanggyo Lake Park. Gwanggyo Cafe Street is somewhat physically distant from ...
Naksan is a mountain located in various neighborhoods including Hyehwa-dong, Ihwa-dong, Dongsung-dong, Changsin-dong, Sungin-dong, Samseon-dong in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The name Naksan originated from its resemblance to the hump of a camel. Currently, it has been transformed into Naksan Park, requiring a bit of uphill walking, but it is considered one of Seoul’s renowned attractions with a slightly elevated terrain and ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University. In the early days, there was controversy due to the expensive coffee compared to the cost of a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square, it boasts the highest ...
In places where scenic views of rivers, lakes, and seas are commonly found, cafes are often sought after. The Gwanggyo Lake Park area in Suwon is no exception. Here, you can also find various cafes, but due to the large number of people, finding a seat is not always easy. Although a bit separated from the lake park, there is ...
Rendezvous, a South Korean cafe chain, opened its first branch in March 2018. The name “RENDÉJÀ-VOUS” is a combination of the French words “Rendezvous,” meaning meeting, and “Déjà vu,” meaning a sense of familiarity. It signifies that it’s a first encounter, yet feels familiar. Starting with the first branch in Hongdae, it now has 43 chain locations nationwide. The cafe’s ...
The Yeongtong area in Suwon is known for its bustling streets, attracting many visitors. Heading southeast from the lively Yeongtong Station square towards BanDal Park, nestled in a quiet neighborhood between Suwon Yeongtong and Kyung Hee University, you’ll discover a variety of small, charming cafes. “Ara: The Aquarium Café Near Suwon Yeongtong Station” Near BanDal Park, you’ll find an intriguing ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks made its debut in South Korea with the opening of its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee prices being higher than a meal, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. It has become a global company, following in the footsteps of McDonald’s, ...