Emart and Electromart are large-scale marts operated by the Shinsegae Group. Opening its first store, Changdong Store, in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, on November 12, 1993, it marked the beginning of large-scale retail stores in South Korea. Now, it has become a mart that you can find all over the country. While Emart initially started with a focus on selling necessities, ...
Around Mapo and Gongdeok stations, you can find many restaurants steeped in history. Yukjeon Hoegwan is one such restaurant with a rich heritage. Originally a small traditional Korean restaurant across from Yongsan Station, it later relocated near Gongdeok Station. This move was prompted by redevelopment around Yongsan Station, marking a transition for the restaurant. It has been operated continuously for ...
Asojeong served as the retreat for Heungseon Daewongun. Located in what is now Yeomni-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, at the current site of Dongdo Middle School and Seoul Design High School. Asodang, a mansion with seventy-nine rooms, including Aso Hall, was partially relocated to Bongwonsa in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (near Yonsei University) due to the expansion of Dongdo Middle and Industrial High School ...