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Although it’s a franchise coffee shop that can be found overseas, there’s a well-known place for Koreans as well. It’s a cafe known as “Yes Coffee,” with the name “Arabica Percent Coffee.” “Also Known as Yes Coffee – Arabica Percent Coffee” The reason this cafe is nicknamed “Yes Coffee” is quite simple. The logo of the store is represented by ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known as one of the leading office-dense areas in Seoul. It houses various companies ranging from government buildings like the Seoul City Hall to embassies, large corporations, and small and medium-sized enterprises, making it a place frequented by numerous office workers. Thanks to this, you can find both large and small restaurants and cafes ...

Located at Bulgwang Station in Seoul, there is an NC Department Store operated by the E-Land Group. It stands as a longstanding presence in the heart of Eunpyeong-gu. Within NC Department Store, on the 1st and 9th floors, you can find a variety of restaurants. Due to the impact of COVID-19, it seemed that apart from “Honey Don,” “Kind Café,” ...

Korea is now a country that could perhaps be called a coffee republic, as you can find various cafes scattered all over. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t drink coffee, especially among office workers. Coffee has deeply permeated our daily lives. Thanks to this, you can find a wide variety of cafes everywhere, ranging from global franchise cafes led ...

“TWG” stands for “The Wellbeing Group” and is a prominent tea brand from Singapore. It offers a wide range of teas, including not only black teas but also green teas, oolong teas, white teas, and various herbal blends. When you visit the actual store, you can see them selling around 600 different types of teas. While the brand emphasizes the ...

Recently, budget coffee shops can be found everywhere. While in the past, it was the era of premium coffee shops, now Starbucks has taken over, and an endless competition among budget coffee shops has emerged. The Gwanghwamun area is one of Seoul’s representative office-dense districts. It’s home to various government buildings including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, as well as embassies, ...

Located at Samsung Station in Seoul, COEX is a hub for the MICE industry, serving as a versatile space for various exhibitions. It originated from the Korea Exhibition Centre (KOEX), established in 1979 for the purpose of showcasing Korean export products and hosting international expos. In 1997, it underwent expansion in preparation for the ASEM Summit, incorporating conference facilities and ...

On July 27, 1999, Starbucks made its debut in South Korea with the opening of its first store near Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to the high prices of coffee compared to regular meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. In the bustling area of Daehangno, known for its numerous small theaters, ...

In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of cafes, ranging from large franchises like Starbucks and Hollys to budget-friendly coffee brands and even small, independently operated cafes. Exploring Gwanghwamun, you can stumble upon cafes with unique atmospheres, especially in the alley between Hwanghuijeong 3rd Complex and Seonggok Art Museum. “Gombal Coffee: A Gwanghwamun Roastery Café” Gombal Coffee is ...

Ansan Station is a quite large station. It not only serves subway trains but also accommodates the Mugunghwa-ho trains, making it much larger in scale than regular subway stations. Adjacent to Ansan Station is Entasix, where you can find various brands, making it a great place for shopping and considered one of the major commercial districts in Ansan. “Bubble Tea ...

The Gwanghwamun area is one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas. Thanks to this, you can find numerous restaurants and cafes in the area. You can find a variety of establishments, ranging from large franchise cafes to small and medium-sized ones. This time, we visited “Hollys” Coffee, which belongs to the relatively large cafe category that you can find in the ...

Starbucks is a global franchise specializing in coffee. Especially in Seoul, South Korea, Starbucks can be found everywhere, making it as easily accessible as convenience stores. This time, we happened to find a Starbucks near Yongsan Station. Naturally, you can find Starbucks near Yongsan Station as well. The place we visited this time is “Starbucks SinYongsan Station.” “Seoul Yongsan: Starbucks ...