Yongsan IPark Mall is a shopping mall operated by HDC Group. It is a complex facility that combines shopping, convenience facilities, and stores in one place, with a total floor area of 240,110 square meters, making it larger than the 119,000 square meters of COEX. It consists of 3 basement floors and 9 above-ground floors, and houses CGV, Youngpoong Bookstore, ...
Momguk, a dish available in Jeju Island, is an indigenous cuisine made with seaweed, hence it is referred to as ‘Momguk.’ Here, ‘Momguk’ is a Jeju dialect term referring to a type of seaweed, not the human body. Therefore, another name for this soup is ‘Momguk Guk,’ indicating a soup made with seaweed. “A Soup with Seaweed and Pork” Momguk ...
Hong Kong is a city where Eastern and Western cultures converge. It was once a British colony but became a part of China after the return process in 1999. However, it has maintained an autonomous system for 50 years after the return, still operating under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework within China. “Known as the Gourmet City” Hong Kong ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find a variety of restaurants. Some offer quick and simple lunch options, while others provide a cozy atmosphere for a relaxed dinner. The Hanjeongsik restaurant “Somoon” falls into the latter category, offering a comfortable dining experience in the evening. “Refined and Neat Hanjeongsik Restaurant, Somoon” Located in the underground shopping mall of ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of restaurants. This central area, surrounded by high-rise buildings, mainly caters to office workers, offering quick and light dining options. Heading towards the back of Kyunghee Palace Morning Apartments, in the direction of Seonggok Art Museum, you’ll come across an area with slightly more atmosphere. “Gogabin, an Indian Curry Specialty Restaurant ...
At the Seoul National University Entrance, it’s now quite rare to find franchise restaurants. “Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap” is one of the few remaining stores that continues to maintain its reputation. “Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap” Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap was once a flourishing franchise brand, with up to 800 franchise locations. However, due to various circumstances, only ...
Located in Suwon Yeongtong, “The Fantasium” is a medium-sized complex shopping mall near Mangpo Station. It may not be a large-scale complex shopping mall like a typical department store or large shopping mall, but it consists of about four floors and is a small-scale complex shopping mall where you can find various stores, restaurants, cafes, etc. While restaurants at “The ...
I returned to Jeju Airport to conclude my short 2-day trip to Jeju Island. Before boarding my flight, I decided to grab a quick dinner, so I explored the airport. Similar to Gimpo Airport, Jeju Airport also had a “SKY 31” food avenue. “Jeju Airport Food Court: SKY 31 Food Avenue” On the first floor of Jeju Airport’s arrival area, ...
The ice cream bar, Dodjakdaegi, is a product released by Lotte Food (formerly Lotte Samgang). It is an ice cream in the form of a rectangular bar, covered with crushed chocolate biscuits on the outside, and filled with vanilla ice cream and strawberry syrup inside. It’s a quite popular product that can be found all over the country. “Exclusive to ...
At Incheon Cheongna International City’s “Riverside Cruise Mall,” you can find a variety of restaurants. While there are still some vacant spaces due to ongoing occupancy, there are also places with a charming atmosphere. Dimtao, which I visited this time, is a restaurant located in the underground mall of Cheongna International City known for serving “Hong Kong cuisine.” “Incheon Cheongna: ...
Gangneung Central Market is located in the heart of Gangneung city. It has been a permanent market since before the Japanese occupation period and served as the logistics center for the Gangwon Yeongdong region. Another name for Gangneung Central Market is “Seongnam Market,” named after the district “Seongnam-dong” in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. “Gangneung Wolhwa Street Adjacent to Gangneung Central Market” ...
Incheon Songdo Triple Street is a multifaceted shopping mall that opened on April 29, 2017. Originally, a street mall project had been underway in the Incheon Free Economic Zone Songdo International City since 2006. However, due to an economic downturn, the business owner went bankrupt. Subsequently, the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority took over the project, and construction began in ...