At the heart of Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square stands the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The statue was erected on April 27, 1968. The placement of the statue in Gwanghwamun Square in April 1968 originated from a directive by President Park Chung-hee, who suggested, “Restoring the distorted central axis of the Joseon Dynasty’s roads from the Japanese colonial period would require ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of restaurants. Gwanghwamun is known as one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas, and you can see a plethora of restaurants in the underground shopping areas of major buildings. Especially in the underground area of Doryeom Building, you’ll find a diverse array of restaurants. On days when you’re unsure of what to ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find cafes of all sizes. From large franchises like Starbucks to mid-range options like Ediya Coffee and lower-cost brands like Baekdabang and Maan Coffee, they can all be found in one place. But that’s not all; in the narrow alleys around Gwanghwamun and Insadong, you can also discover small independently-run cafes. This makes Gwanghwamun ...
Gallery Hyundai is a gallery located on a street east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a freely accessible gallery, welcoming visitors during its operating hours to appreciate the exhibited artworks. “Since 1970, Opened as ‘Hyundai Hwarang’ and Later Renamed Gallery Hyundai” In April 4, 1970, at 10 AM, Gallery Hyundai, initially known as Hyundai Hwarang, took its first step in ...
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is a national art museum established under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with the responsibility of collecting, preserving, exhibiting, researching, and promoting international exchange and art activities related to modern art at a national level. Currently, the main branch is located in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, and there are branches ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul can be considered a representative office-dense district. As lunchtime approaches, you can see numerous office workers heading to restaurants for their meals. In the underground shopping malls of major buildings in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various restaurants. Even in the underground mall of the building with the KB Kookmin Bank Gwanghwamun Branch, you ...
South Korea can proudly be called the Mecca of E-Sports, as it has consistently achieved impressive results in international gaming competitions. From StarCraft to Warcraft 3, and now with League of Legends (LoL), South Korea has always excelled in popular gaming genres. Thanks to this, South Korea is seen by foreigners as a nation skilled in gaming. In line with ...
‘OUR Bakery’ is a premium bakery brand created by “CNP FOOD,” the company behind the success story of the premium snack brand ‘Dosan Snack,’ which opened its doors in July 2016 in Apgujeong-dong. This is not just a place that sells bread and coffee, but a space that aims to combine cultural elements. It was born as a project motivated ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul can be considered a representative district densely populated with office buildings. During lunchtime, you can often see numerous office workers all at once. To cater to these office workers, various restaurants are situated in the basements of the buildings. Generally, these restaurants offer a simple dining experience for a quick meal. However, occasionally you can ...
In the area around Gwanghwamun Station, you can find various restaurants. Especially during lunchtime, you can witness many office workers from the Gwanghwamun area coming out to have their meals. In the underground shopping area of various buildings in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various restaurants. Even in the underground floor 1 of the Officia Building, you can see ...
Near Gwanghwamun Saemunan Church, there is a building that houses the “Naeil Sinmun” (Tomorrow’s News) office. On the first floor of the same building, you’ll find a cafe called “Cafe Gather.” “Cafe Gather: Elegance in Atmosphere” Cafe Gather exudes an overall elegant atmosphere. It’s not a place for simply enjoying an inexpensive cup of tea, nor is it a cafe ...
Billy Angel is a cake and dessert specialty brand. In 2022, Billy Angel celebrated its 10th anniversary with a complete rebranding. Through this rebranding, they introduced a new logo, watermark, main color, and philosophy. To mark this rebranding, the existing Billy Angel located in the Gwanghwamun Officia Building was transformed into “Billy Angel Select.” “Gwanghwamun Officia Building, Billy Angel Select” ...