In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find cafes of all sizes. From large franchises like Starbucks to mid-range options like Ediya Coffee and lower-cost brands like Baekdabang and Maan Coffee, they can all be found in one place. But that’s not all; in the narrow alleys around Gwanghwamun and Insadong, you can also discover small independently-run cafes. This makes Gwanghwamun ...
Aquagarden is a cafe adorned with an aquarium. It is one of the largest aquarium-themed cafes you can find in Gyeonggi Province, and you can also experience Aquagarden conveniently in Jamsil. “A Space Representing Nature in its Purest Form” Aquagarden showcases underwater landscapes in their most natural state, integrating the concept of a space with an innovative design that replicates ...
Near Gwanghwamun Saemunan Church, there is a building that houses the “Naeil Sinmun” (Tomorrow’s News) office. On the first floor of the same building, you’ll find a cafe called “Cafe Gather.” “Cafe Gather: Elegance in Atmosphere” Cafe Gather exudes an overall elegant atmosphere. It’s not a place for simply enjoying an inexpensive cup of tea, nor is it a cafe ...
Billy Angel is a cake and dessert specialty brand. In 2022, Billy Angel celebrated its 10th anniversary with a complete rebranding. Through this rebranding, they introduced a new logo, watermark, main color, and philosophy. To mark this rebranding, the existing Billy Angel located in the Gwanghwamun Officia Building was transformed into “Billy Angel Select.” “Gwanghwamun Officia Building, Billy Angel Select” ...
Currently, there are no 6-star hotels to be found domestically. Even the luxury hotels in Korea are rated as 5-star at most. However, among these 5-star hotels, there is one place that is considered to be close to 6-star, and that is the “Four Seasons Hotel.” You can find the Four Seasons Hotel near Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, and on ...
At the end or beginning of Jungdong-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul, there is a special café. It’s a café with an atmosphere where you can watch passersby, wait endlessly for someone, or read a book without getting tired. Located on the first floor of the Francesco Education Center, this is a beautiful book café with a glass front. “The Cathedral of ...
In Yeonnam-dong, you can find many trendy and unique cafes and restaurants. Yeonnam-dong is located to the south of Yeonhui-dong. It is close to Hongik University Station, and especially with the transformation of the Gyeongui Line abandoned railway into a park called Gyeongui Line Forest Park, it has become a hot spot. “Experience the 2D Optical Illusion Cafe in Yeonnam-dong” ...
The building “Seoul Square” across from Seoul Station can be considered a representative landmark symbolizing Seoul Station. In the past, it was called the “Daewoo Building” under the name “Daewoo Center Building,” but due to the 1997 financial crisis, it was sold to. Morgan Stanley as part of the dissolution of the Daewoo Group. Morgan Stanley attempted to remodel the ...
When Starbucks first entered Korea, it positioned itself with a luxurious image. However, as it expanded across the country, it transformed into a more mainstream space rather than a luxury one. While Starbucks focused on efficiency and spatial strategy in distribution, Blue Bottle grew by paying attention solely to the quality of coffee under the name of “specialty coffee.” As ...
A “dabang” (茶房) refers to a place where people can gather and relax, selling tea (茶) and beverages, providing a space for conversation. In the past, dabangs could be found all around, but with the emergence of “cafes” in modern times, most dabangs have faded into the background of history. However, in University Road, you can still find a “dabang”. ...