Bongpiyang has earned a place in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, signifying a restaurant offering excellent food at reasonable prices. The main branch is located at 1-4 Yangjae-daero 71-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul. As Bongpiyang has expanded through franchise operations, you can experience a similar taste at any of its branches, not just the main one. “Introduction to Bongpiyang by the Michelin ...
Lotte World stands as Seoul’s premier theme park, located in Jamsil. Its official name is “Lotte World Adventure.” “Opened in 1989, Lotte World Theme Park” Lotte World Adventure, an indoor theme park, officially opened its doors on July 12, 1989. It was fully established on March 24, 1990, with the opening of Magic Island in Lotte World. The total investment ...
Heading east from Jamsil Station in Seoul, you’ll discover Bangi-dong Food Alley. Situated east of Seokchon Lake, this street offers a variety of restaurants, with a particular abundance of excellent barbecue places. On a day when a satisfying lunch for a group of around 20 people was in order near Jamsil Station, exploring Bangi-dong Food Alley led us to a ...
Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, Seoul offers a variety of shops, including distinctive cafes. Among these diverse establishments, a relatively recent addition is the unique cafe, Matte Black. “2D Optical Illusion Cafe – Matte Black” Matte Black is located on the 4th floor of Lotte World Mall. Previously occupied by ‘Susugarden,’ this space has been transformed, and now Matte Black ...
Since the opening of the first Starbucks store in front of Ewha Womans University on July 27, 1999, Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. Despite initial controversies over coffee prices exceeding meal costs, Starbucks has become an integral part of the country. Following in the footsteps of McDonald’s as a global restaurant chain, it has even given ...
McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It serves as a symbol of American capitalism and globalization, alongside brands like Coca-Cola and Apple. Having expanded worldwide, McDonald’s wields a tremendous influence on the global economy, to the extent that they even created a concept called the “Big Mac Index” to calculate inflation based ...
The Jamsil area in Seoul is so closely associated with Lotte that you can find various buildings and services operated by Lotte throughout the area. From Lotte Department Store to Lotte World Tower, Lotte Hotel, Lotte Mart, Lotte Hi-Mart, and Lotte Cinema, you’ll find numerous buildings bearing the Lotte brand in Jamsil. It’s hard to talk about Jamsil without mentioning ...
In Seoul’s Jamsil, there is a sports complex where you can find various stadiums, including the Olympic Main Stadium and Jamsil Baseball Stadium. Notably, Jamsil Baseball Stadium serves as the home stadium for both the “Doosan Bears” and the “LG Twins,” both based in Seoul. It is said to be unique in the world for two teams from the same ...
The story of Byeongjahoran and Namhansanseong Fortress has gained popularity as a historical novel, and it has even been adapted into a movie. In the 14th year of Injo’s reign (1636), the Qing Dynasty’s Taizong led a 100,000-strong army and personally attacked Joseon, initiating the Byeongjahoran. Injo, who resisted while staying at Namhansanseong, eventually could not hold out. He surrendered ...
Hayeonok is an esteemed restaurant that can be found in Jinju. Operating since 1945, it’s known for serving Jinju-style cold noodles, clear beef soup, and meat pancakes. When people think of cold noodles, they often associate it with Pyongyang-style, but Jinju-style cold noodles are also renowned. “Jinju Cold Noodles Available in Seoul Jamsil, Hayeonok Jamsil Branch” Hayeonok seems to be ...
At the Apple Store, there is an event called “Today at Apple.” It’s a series of small, free sessions offered by Apple, covering topics like how to use Apple devices and creating something using specific applications. When you visit an Apple Store, you’ll notice designated spaces where these sessions take place. The flagship store in Myeongdong, in particular, hosts sessions ...
In July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea, opening its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Thanks to this, Starbucks has become the most commonly seen cafe in our country, and you can find Starbucks ...