McDonald’s is a leading multinational fast food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Known as the epitome of fast food hamburgers, it has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. With its global presence, McDonald’s has a significant impact on the world economy, to the extent of creating the “Big Mac Index,” a concept ...
Twosome Place is a South Korean coffee chain launched by CJ Group. After being launched by CJ Group, it was later sold to the Hong Kong-based private equity fund, Anchor Equity Partners, and as of 2021, it has been fully acquired by the U.S.-based company, Caribou Coffee. Twosome Place, unlike other cafe brands, positions itself as a “dessert cafe” specializing ...
In Seoul, there’s an initiative to provide affordable space rentals through community culture centers compared to private venues. After the opening of Sinchon Lifelong Culture Center in 2012, Chebu Lifelong Culture Center in 2018, and Nakwon Lifelong Culture Center in 2020, Lifelong Culture Center Seogyo has also opened its doors. Located near Hapjeong Station, Lifelong Culture Center Seogyo features a ...
In the vicinity of Hapjeong Station in Seoul, you can find a complex apartment called “Mesena Polis.” Within the shopping area of this complex apartment, various establishments, including restaurants and cafes, can be explored. Compared to other shopping areas within complex apartments, this one has a larger scale. Mesena Polis hosts a variety of restaurants, including well-known franchises like McDonald’s ...
In the hub of transportation in the northwest of Seoul, you can find “Mesena Polis” near Hapjeong Station. Mesena Polis is a complex apartment located in Hapjeong, combining residential and commercial spaces to create a unique atmosphere. Completed in 2012, Mesena Polis stands out with a design reminiscent of a canyon, providing a distinctive experience different from other shopping malls ...
In Hapjeong, Seoul, you can discover a cafe street. From the narrow alley behind Exit 4 of Hapjeong Station on Subway Line 2, extending to the distance between Sangsu Station and Hongdae KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Branch, is known as the cafe street. Hapjeong Cafe Street offers a variety of unique cafes. However, this time, I visited a cafe in Hapjeong, ...
Aniplus Shop is a directly operated store by the cable animation channel Aniplus, selling animation-related goods. It is a place where goods from animation works that were simultaneously broadcasted or have rights from Aniplus are sold. Currently, there are five Aniplus Shops, starting with the 1st branch in Seoul Hapjeong, followed by the 2nd branch in Singapore, the 3rd branch ...
Kyobo Bookstore is the largest bookstore in South Korea, offering a wide selection of domestic and foreign books. It’s known for being the largest bookstore in South Korea, with both online and offline operations. You can find Kyobo Bookstore in major cities, including Seoul. In Seoul, you can find it not only at the main Gwanghwamun branch but also in ...
The Hapjeong Station area in Seoul can be considered a transportation hub in the northwest region of Seoul. It is a transfer station for Subway Lines 2 and 6, and serves as a central transportation hub with various buses passing through. Furthermore, as the Hongdae commercial area expands, it has also extended to the Hapjeong area. In addition to the ...
In the vicinity of Hapjeong Station, there is an underground shopping mall called Delight Square. This complex is quite extensive, with many clean and well-maintained stores. It is conveniently connected to Hapjeong Station and the entrance, allowing easy access from the subway station without having to go above ground. Here, you can find the largest Kyobo Bookstore in Korea and ...
While pork rice soup is typically known for its unclear broth, these days you can find versions with a more transparent broth in various places. Located in a small alley near Hapjeong Station in a residential area, “Okdong Sik” is a restaurant that, despite its small size, has gained popularity for its specialty – pork rice soup. “Seoul Hapjeong Pork ...
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