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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 ...

While Jeonju is renowned for its hanok villages, you can also explore various hanok villages in Seoul. Notable examples include the iconic Bukchon Hanok Village, and there’s also the charming Namsangol Hanok Village. Additionally, you can discover other places like Seochon Hanok Village and Ikseondong Hanok Village. Each is referred to as a hanok village, yet each exudes a different ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known for being a hub of offices, attracting numerous professionals. It’s also a place where you can find various restaurants and cafes to cater to the needs of these workers. In Gwanghwamun, you can find a range of cafes, including large franchises like Starbucks, as well as mid-range brands like Paik’s Coffee. Additionally, you ...

The Gwanghwamun area is one of Seoul’s representative office districts. Thanks to this, you can find a variety of restaurants and cafes to cater to the needs of numerous office workers. Especially in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find many cafes, ranging from large franchise cafes to small, independently-run ones. Moreover, you can find cafes with a unique atmosphere, not ...

At the entrance leading up to Haengju Fortress, you can find various restaurants and cafes, each with its own unique charm. Among them, you can discover a distinctive cafe housed in a traditional Korean hanok. “Haengju Fortress Hanok Cafe, Cafe Giwa” The name of the hanok cafe you can find in front of Haengju Fortress is “Cafe Giwa.” The name ...

The area around Hyehwa Station on Seoul Subway Line 4 is commonly known as Daehangno. While Seoul National University has since moved to below Gwanaksan Mountain, in the past, the campus was located in the vicinity of Hyehwa Station. Even the area that now includes Maronnier Park was once part of the Seoul National University campus. As a result, despite ...

Rato Coffee is a cafe located in Jeju City, Jeju Island. It can be found in a tranquil neighborhood not far from Jeju International Airport. “A Cafe Renovated from a Traditional House: Rato Coffee” Rato Coffee operates in a renovated house, offering a unique interior design that sets it apart from franchise cafes. The bold interior designs, including strategically placed ...

To the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace lies Seochon Village. It’s a hanok village in Seochon that offers a different view from the Bukchon Hanok Village to the east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. However, finding a large area with hanok buildings gathered together, like in Bukchon Hanok Village, is quite rare. Hanok buildings are scattered throughout the area, and if you wander ...

In the area of Bukchon Village or Samcheong-dong in Seoul, you can find various galleries. Bukchon Village is an area located between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, where many high-ranking officials have lived since ancient times. Currently, it has become famous as a “Hanok Village,” and starting with the “Bukchon 8 Scenic Views,” it has become a must-visit attraction in Seoul ...

Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, stands as a representative Hanok village and a prominent tourist attraction in Seoul. In order to restore and preserve Bukchon Hanok Village, the city of Seoul initiated the ‘Bukchon Cultivation Project’ in the early 2000s. As part of this program, the city of Seoul acquired and operates public ...

In Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, various traditional crafts experiences are offered. The place for these experiences is the ‘Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center,’ which operates weekly and provides different programs based on the day of the week. “Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center” The Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center is located around the ...

Bukchon Hanok Village is one of Seoul’s representative attractions, boasting a fascinating atmosphere where past and present landscapes are harmoniously blended. It is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, and was a neighborhood where many high-ranking officials resided during the Joseon Dynasty. After enjoying the most famous Gahoe-dong 31-gil among the “Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon,” if you walk ...