On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University. In the early days, there was controversy due to the expensive coffee compared to the cost of a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square, it boasts the highest ...
Doctor Robin is a restaurant that declares “No Sugar, No Butter, No MSG” and prepares food with healthy cooking methods. They offer dishes such as pizza, pasta, and salads, and operate a food research lab as a pure domestic brand. With their philosophy of using no sugar, no fat, and natural ingredients, they present recipes that reduce calorie intake, making ...
Between Gwanghwamun Station and Seodaemun Station on Line 5, you can find Gyeonghuigung Palace and the Seoul Museum of History. Across from these attractions, you’ll discover a small-scale gimbap joint that was even recommended by past connoisseurs of local cuisine. Formerly known as “Icheonnyang Gimbap,” this eatery operated in this spot for 16 years. However, it recently changed its name ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of cafes, both large and small. From large franchise cafes to smaller, independently operated ones with unique character, you can find a diverse range of cafes all in one place. The Gwanghwamun area can be considered one of Seoul’s major office-dense districts, where you can encounter numerous office workers. As a ...
Godiva is a global company based in Belgium that operates over 700 stores in more than 100 countries. The brand name “Godiva” is derived from Lady GODIVA, an 11th-century English noblewoman. The lady depicted sitting naked on a horse, which is the symbol of Godiva, was indeed Lady GODIVA. She bravely protested against her husband, who was planning to impose ...
Gwanghwamun is the name of the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was the royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. However, the term ‘Gwanghwamun’ is also used to refer to the area around Sejong-ro, which includes Sejong-daero, Gwanghwamun Square, and more. Generally, when people hear ‘Gwanghwamun,’ they tend to think of the one in Seoul. However, you can also find ...
There are several places where you can purchase Apple products. Officially, you can find Apple Stores, with four branches in Seoul. Starting with the first branch in Apgujeong, followed by the second branch in Yeouido, the third branch in Myeongdong, and the final fourth branch in Jamsil. However, even if it’s not an Apple Store, you can still experience and ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense district of the city. It houses the government’s Seoul City Hall, as well as the headquarters of various newspapers and the office buildings of major corporations. During lunchtime, you can see numerous office workers coming out to have their meals. Thanks to this, you can find a variety of restaurants in ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense zone. It houses the government complex including the Seoul City Hall, as well as the headquarters of various newspapers. It’s also home to the offices of major corporations. During lunchtime, you can see numerous office workers coming out to grab a meal. Especially in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul can be considered one of the representative office-dense areas in Seoul. Starting from the Government Seoul Complex, you can find various embassies, media companies, headquarters of large corporations, and buildings of various small and medium-sized enterprises. It’s the first place that comes to mind when thinking of places where many companies are gathered in Seoul. ...
When wearing a hanbok and visiting our country’s palaces, you can enter without paying an admission fee. Thanks to this policy, it has become easy to spot tourists wearing hanboks inside and around the palaces. For more related information, you can check the link below: I had the opportunity to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace again after a long time. This time, ...
The Gwanghwamun area can be considered one of Seoul’s representative office-dense areas. It also symbolizes Seoul’s economy. During lunchtime, you can see numerous office workers heading out for their meals. Various restaurants are scattered throughout the underground shopping areas of major buildings. “Gwanghwamun Lawyers’ Association Building Underground Mall, Sundubu Specialist” Even in the underground mall of the Gwanghwamun Lawyers’ Association ...