OWL Magazine Korea

E-Mart and Electro Mart are large-scale marts operated by the Shinsegae Group. They marked the beginning of large-scale retail stores in South Korea when the first branch, Changdong Branch, opened in Changdong, Dobong-gu, Seoul on November 12, 1993. Now, they can be found all over the country. While E-Mart initially started with a focus on selling daily necessities, it has ...

On July 27, 1999, Starbucks made its debut in South Korea with its first store located in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than a regular meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. As a globally renowned dining corporation, it has taken its place alongside McDonald’s, ...

Daegu is a metropolitan city located in the heart of Gyeongsangbuk-do, boasting a relatively large scale for a regional city. As a result, you can find Emart in various locations throughout Daegu. Emart tends to create slightly different atmospheres depending on the region. “Emart Gyeongsan Branch” Technically, the Gyeongsan Branch is not considered part of Daegu in terms of its ...

There are three E-Marts in Jeju Island: E-Mart Jeju, Sinjeju Branch, and Seogwipo Branch. Among them, “Electromart” is only available at the Sinjeju Branch. During my recent trip to Jeju Island, I primarily explored the Seogwipo area, and it came time to charge my electric car. I decided to visit the nearby E-Mart to charge my car and also take ...

You can also find an “Emart” in Jeju Island. There are a total of three Emart locations: “Jeju Branch, Sinjeju Branch, Seogwipo Branch”. Among these, the Emart with Electromart is only available at the “Sinjeju Branch.” “Emart Sinjeju Branch in Jeju Island: Electromart” While this Emart with Electromart in Jeju Island is smaller compared to Emart locations on the mainland, ...