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Seoul Book Bogo is the first public bookstore of its kind in the entire country. It opened its doors on March 27, 2019. Created in collaboration with 25 bookstores along Cheonggyecheon Stream, it stands as a multifaceted cultural space for citizens, offering independent publications, donated books from renowned publishers, book prescriptions, and various cultural programs. “Seoul Public Bookstore, Seoul Book ...

Near Jamsil Station, you can find various restaurants. You can also find diverse dining options at Lotte Department Store or Lotte World Mall. Heading a bit north from Jamsil Station, you’ll come across an old apartment complex market called “Rose Market,” where you can discover a variety of sophisticated and unique restaurants. “Jamsil, Rose Market: A Place with a Vintage ...

In the Jamsil area of Seoul, you can find various stores selling a wide range of Apple products. One notable option is the “Willy’s Jamsil Branch,” an authorized Apple reseller located within the Lotte Hi-Mart. “Lotte Mart and Lotte Hi-Mart in Jamsil” Jamsil can be considered a city of Lotte, as you’ll encounter many Lotte buildings in the area. To ...

Jeju Eunhee’s Hangover Soup opened its first branch in Ildo 2-dong, Jeju City, Jeju Island in 2002, founded by Ms. Lee Eunhee. It’s the original main branch that has been in operation for 20 years. Originally, “Eunhee’s Hangover Soup” could only be tasted in Jeju Island. However, in 2017, after entering a franchise agreement with “Hasol FNB,” the same taste ...

Aquagarden is a cafe adorned with an aquarium. It is one of the largest aquarium-themed cafes you can find in Gyeonggi Province, and you can also experience Aquagarden conveniently in Jamsil. “A Space Representing Nature in its Purest Form” Aquagarden showcases underwater landscapes in their most natural state, integrating the concept of a space with an innovative design that replicates ...

Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, the second Lotte World building to emerge in the area, opened on April 3, 2017. Standing at a height of 554.5 meters, as of 2022, it is the tallest building in South Korea and the fifth tallest in the world. Among OECD countries, it boasts the tallest structure. Currently, the building serves as the headquarters ...

Since the first Apple Store in Korea landed on Garosu-gil, Apgujeong on January 27, 2018, Apple Stores in Yeouido, Myeongdong, and Jamsil have opened in succession. Among them, the “Myeongdong” store is acting as Apple’s flagship store in Korea. The Latest Addition to Seoul’s Apple Stores The Jamsil store is the latest to open among the Apple Stores in Seoul, ...

Among the top three sundae gukbap (blood sausage soup with rice) restaurants in Seoul, which include Euljiro Cheongwaok, Yaksu Sundae Gukbap, Seolleung Nongmin Baegam Sundae, Yeongdeungpo Samgeori Meonjimak Sundae Gukbap, and Seoil Sundae Gukbap, Cheongwaok is consistently recognized as one of the top 3 sundae gukbap restaurants. “Cheongwaok, Found Throughout Seoul” While Cheongwaok has its main branch in Euljiro, it ...

The area of Jamsil in Seoul is known to have been a significant location during the Three Kingdoms period of ancient Korea, particularly under the kingdom of Baekje. Thanks to this historical significance, remnants and artifacts from the Baekje period can still be found in Jamsil. If you head a bit south from the Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, you’ll come ...

Lotte World Tower can be considered the iconic landmark of Jamsil. Due to its towering height of 555 meters, you can catch glimpses of Lotte World Tower from various places near Jamsil. After visiting the place called “Seoul Bookstore,” I captured a night view photo of Lotte World Tower from the vicinity of Jamsil Naru Station. The camera used for ...

Located around Jamsil Station in Seoul, you can find attractions such as Seokchon Lake, Lotte World, and Lotte World Tower. The photo was taken on a day in early summer in 2022, when there was not a trace of fine dust. When looking from the southwest side of Seokchon Lake towards Lotte World and Lotte World Tower, you can capture ...

Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, Seoul can be considered one of the representative lakeside parks in Seoul. While in terms of scale, parks like Ilsan Lake Park or Gwanggyo Lake Park may surpass it due to the emergence of new towns in Gyeonggi Province, Seokchon Lake stands as a landmark representing Jamsil, alongside Lotte World and Lotte World Tower. “Once a ...