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In front of Seoul National University entrance, you can find a variety of cafes. Starbucks, a prominent cafe chain, has three locations alone, and it’s always bustling with people, often making it a challenge to find a seat. Additionally, you can find cafes of different sizes, both franchise and privately owned, in the area. While Gang Coffee may not be ...

Sungkyunkwan University’s Seoul campus main gate area is dotted with various cafes. It was easy to find cafes offering affordable prices, given the proximity to the university. After a long time, I visited the main gate of my alma mater, Sungkyunkwan University. The atmosphere had changed significantly from what it used to be. Many of the familiar restaurants, cafes, and ...

Starbucks, which has transformed into a global company, has become a cafe that can be found all over Korea. It has. become the most popular cafe that can. be easily found in major areas. Near Seoul National University Entrance Station, you can find three Starbucks locations. You can find “Seoul National University Station” in front of Exit 5 of Seoul ...

Around Gwangmyeong Cheolsan Station, you can find three Starbucks locations. One can be found between Exit 3 and Exit 4 of Cheolsan Station, and another across from Exit 2. The third one can be found across from “Cheolsan Prugio Sky Apartment.” “Starbucks Cheolsan Rodeo Branch in Gwangmyeong Cheolsan” The third location mentioned above is called “Starbucks Cheolsan Rodeo Branch.” It ...

The cafe’s name, Paul Bassett, was derived from the name of an Australian barista, Paul Bassett, who won the Barista Championship in 2003. In Korea, it was initially operated under the name Maeil Dairies, but in 2013, it was separated into a separate subsidiary called “MC’s Seed” and has been operated under this entity. “Paul Bassett: Finding it in More ...

On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being pricier than a meal, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. It has also become a global company, following in the footsteps of McDonald’s, creating a new global index alongside ...

The “Seoul International Finance Center” in Yeouido, Seoul, is a building established in 2012. The building is named “IFC SEOUL,” with its English name written as “International Finance Centre Seoul.” IFC consists of four buildings, namely “One IFC, Two IFC, Three IFC, and Conrad Seoul Hotel.” IFC is an international business district and shopping mall located in Yeouido. It is ...

Having transformed into a global corporation, Starbucks has become a readily accessible cafe in various locations throughout South Korea. It has become one of the most popular cafes easily found in major areas. Near Seoul National University Entrance, you can find three Starbucks locations. Right in front of Exit 5 of Seoul National University Station, you’ll find the “Seoul National ...

If you venture into the alley behind Exit 10 of Sadang Station, you’ll find a variety of restaurants and cafes. This area, often called the ‘Sadang Station Food Alley,’ is known for its cost-effective eateries. Furthermore, if you explore a bit further, you’ll come across a market. Around Sadang Station, you can also discover restaurants and cafes with excellent value ...

Seolbing is a franchise business that originated in Busan, South Korea. Established in 2013, it is a cafe that promotes itself as a “Korean dessert cafe”. The main menu items are Patbingsu (red bean shaved ice) and Injeolmi (rice cake coated with bean flour), offering food items not typically found in traditional cafes. In less than a year, Seolbing achieved ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative hub of offices. It houses various government buildings, including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, as well as headquarters of several newspapers and major corporations. It’s a place where you can find a wide range of restaurants and cafes. In particular, in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a diverse range of cafes, from ...

The area around Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul is a representative office-dense region in the city. It’s densely populated with various public institutions, overseas agencies, major corporations, and small to medium-sized businesses, including the government’s Seoul Administrative Complex. Because of this, it’s always bustling with office workers, and you can find various places nearby to cater to their needs. In the ...