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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 ...

Gwanghwamun is renowned as one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas, hosting various government offices, foreign embassies, and headquarters of large and small businesses. Given its high concentration of office workers, the area naturally boasts a diverse range of cafes, from familiar chains like Starbucks to independently operated cozy spaces and affordable franchise cafes. “Discovering a Local Vibe near Seokgyo Museum ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known as a prominent office district, housing government offices like the Seoul City Hall and the headquarters of various newspapers, along with the buildings of major corporations. During lunchtime, numerous office workers can be seen heading out to grab a meal. The underground shopping areas beneath these large buildings offer a variety of dining ...

In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find the headquarters of “KB Kookmin Card.” Situated to the west of Gwanghwamun Square, facing the Morning of Gyeonghuigung, this building exudes grandeur. With a considerable scale, the entire building serves as the KB Kookmin Card headquarters. “Seoul Gwanghwamun KB Kookmin Card Headquarters” On the basement 1st floor, there is a cafeteria ...

There was a time when it was easy to find local chicken joints rather than large franchises in neighborhoods. However, at some point, franchise chicken restaurants began to flourish. Brands like Kyochon Chicken and Goobne Chicken are among the various franchise chicken brands available. Goobne Chicken has become synonymous with such franchise chicken joints. “Goobne Chicken, Popularized by Girls’ Generation ...

Isaac Toast is a well-known toast franchise in South Korea, often considered one of the most prominent in the toast business. With over 820 stores across the country, it’s a brand easily found in various locations. The name is derived from the biblical figure Isaac, and the English spelling, “Isaac,” reflects this origin. If you look at the toast packaging, ...