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‘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” ...

In the vicinity of Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, you can find restaurants with a long history. “Pomodoro,” located in an alley to the west of Gwanghwamun Plaza, is also one of those longstanding establishments. The history of Pomodoro dates back to 1994. It has been in business since then, maintaining its operation for nearly 30 years. It’s a restaurant that ...

Currently, there are no 6-star hotels to be found domestically. Even the luxury hotels in Korea are rated as 5-star at most. However, among these 5-star hotels, there is one place that is considered to be close to 6-star, and that is the “Four Seasons Hotel.” You can find the Four Seasons Hotel near Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, and on ...

The Gwanghwamun area is known as one of Seoul’s prominent business districts, offering a plethora of dining options nearby. One such restaurant, “Chef Park Chan-il’s Gwanghwamun Pork Soup,” is located near Gwanghwamun Station, just across from the Chosun Ilbo building. “Renowned Chef Park Chan-il’s Establishment: Gwanghwamun Pork Soup” Gwanghwamun Pork Soup is a well-known establishment operated by Chef Park Chan-il, ...

The area around Gwanghwamun in Seoul is a densely populated office district and can be considered a place symbolizing the history of Seoul. From Gyeongbokgung, which symbolizes 600 years of the Joseon Dynasty, to the Six-Intersection Square formed in front of Gwanghwamun, it preserves various historical traces. “Gwanghwamun Hammering Man” In Gwanghwamun Square, you can find various public sculptures. One ...