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The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is considered a representative office-dense area in the city. It is known for housing various entities, including the Seoul Government Complex, embassies of different countries, media outlets, headquarters of major corporations, and offices of other small and medium-sized enterprises. When thinking about places where many companies gather, Gwanghwamun is likely the first location that comes ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known for being a densely populated office district, attracting numerous office workers. It’s a place where you can find various restaurants and cafes to meet the demands of these workers. Amidst large franchise cafes like Starbucks and budget-friendly cafe brands like “Paikdabang,” there are also independently owned and uniquely charming cafes. “Small Cafe in ...

In Vietnamese noodle soup restaurants, you can often find places with “Pho” in their names. Since Vietnamese refer to noodle soup as “Pho,” it naturally becomes a common element in the names of these establishments. Most Vietnamese noodle soup places in Korea also feature “Pho” in their names. “Pho Thin” is one such place among these noodle soup spots. Operating ...

“Wood & Brick,” a bakery that doubles as a brunch cafe in the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, has its own long-standing history. Established in 1987, it has been operating with the motto of an authentic European-style healthy bakery. There are two “Wood & Brick” locations in the Gwanghwamun area – one to the west, based on Gwanghwamun Square, and the ...

“Hanam Dwaeji” is a franchise meat restaurant commonly found throughout South Korea. It’s known for grilling the meat for customers, providing a convenient dining experience where you don’t have to grill the meat yourself. “Hanam Dwaeji – Gwanghwamun Area, Seoul” In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find numerous restaurants that office workers often visit. However, during dinner hours, while lunch ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is considered a representative office-concentrated zone. Thanks to this, various restaurants and cafes, ranging from large franchises to small privately-run bakeries, can be found throughout the area. “Seoul Gyeongbokgung Bakery – Plain” A bakery named “Plain” is situated to the west of Gwanghwamun Square, with Gyeongbokgung Station as the reference subway station. Located near the ...

Nolboo Budae Jjigae is a prominent franchise restaurant specializing in budae jjigae (army stew). While there are places that serve budae jjigae, it’s rare to find a restaurant that exclusively focuses on it as a franchise, making Nolboo stand out in the field. Founded by Kim Sun-jin, Nolboo initially started with Nolboo NGB, later expanding its brand to Nolboo Bossam ...

In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, various museums can be found. Towards the southeast of Gwanghwamun, you’ll discover the “National Museum of Korean History.” The National Museum of Korean History is dedicated to unraveling the history of modern and contemporary Korea. While it touches on some aspects of earlier history, its primary focus is on modern and contemporary history. “Preserving ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense region, attracting numerous professionals. It’s a place where you can find various restaurants and cafes to meet the demand of these office workers. In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find large franchise cafes like Starbucks, as well as mid-range and affordable cafe brands like Paik’s Coffee. Additionally, there are independently operated ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense district, hosting various government buildings, headquarters of newspapers, and corporate offices. During lunch hours, you can witness numerous office workers coming out to settle their meals. Especially in the underground shopping malls of large buildings, you can find a variety of restaurants. In the Royal Building underground shopping mall, located across ...

Outback Steakhouse is a family restaurant franchise originating from the United States. In South Korea, it has expanded through Outback Steakhouse Korea Limited. True to its name as a steakhouse, steak is the main dish. Recently, they have introduced the Black Label series and Tomahawk series, earning favorable reviews for serving tasty steaks among family restaurants. “Seoul Gwanghwamun D Tower, ...

KFC, standing alongside McDonald’s, is a notable American franchise fast-food restaurant. Commonly referred to as “KFC,” it abbreviates “Kentucky Fried Chicken.” As the name suggests, its headquarters are in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Founded in the 1930s in Kentucky by Colonel Sanders, also known as Colonel Sanders, KFC started as “Kentucky Fried Chicken.” Many KFC outlets worldwide feature a statue of ...