“Pyongyang Ok” is a restaurant that serves traditional dishes from the former Pyeongan Province. It is a restaurant that has been preserving the taste of Pyongyang cuisine for three generations, continuing the legacy of the first-generation restaurant, Jeil Myeonok, which was located in downtown Pyongyang before the liberation. Now operating as a franchise, you can find it in various locations ...
“Naju So Naju Gomtang” is a Naju-style beef soup restaurant operated as a franchise. It’s a restaurant not commonly found in other areas, especially in the Gwanghwamun and Jongno areas. As the name suggests, the flagship menu item is “Naju Gomtang,” making it a great place to visit when you’re craving a warm bowl of soup. “Seoul Gwanghwamun Beef Soup ...
Recently, budget coffee shops can be found everywhere. While in the past, it was the era of premium coffee shops, now Starbucks has taken over, and an endless competition among budget coffee shops has emerged. The Gwanghwamun area is one of Seoul’s representative office-dense districts. It’s home to various government buildings including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, as well as embassies, ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense area. It is home to various government offices including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, as well as the headquarters of several newspapers and major corporations. During lunchtime, one can witness numerous office workers coming out to grab a meal. In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a wide range of restaurants, from ...
The Seoul International Travel Mart (SITM) is an annual event. While demand for travel was sluggish for a while due to the aftermath of COVID-19, it has been gradually increasing again in the post-pandemic era. Despite the COVID-19 situation, the Seoul International Travel Mart has continued to be held, and in the year 2023, it naturally took place in the ...
McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food burgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. Having expanded worldwide, McDonald’s is such a colossal company that it created the concept of the “Big Mac Index,” which calculates prices based on its menu item “Big ...
Hyehwa-dong is also known as “Daehangno” in other words. While the main building of Seoul National University is currently located in Gwanak-gu, in the past, it was situated where Seoul National University Hospital and Marronnier Park are now. Therefore, it is known that this place was also referred to as “Daehangno.” “From Hyehwa Rotary to Seoul Science High School…” The ...
Kyobo Book Centre is the largest bookstore in South Korea, offering a wide range of domestic and international books. It is considered the largest bookstore in South Korea in terms of scale, currently operating both online and offline stores. You can find Kyobo Book Centre in major cities, including Seoul, where it has its main store in Gwanghwamun, as well ...
Located at Samsung Station in Seoul, COEX is a hub for the MICE industry, serving as a versatile space for various exhibitions. It originated from the Korea Exhibition Centre (KOEX), established in 1979 for the purpose of showcasing Korean export products and hosting international expos. In 1997, it underwent expansion in preparation for the ASEM Summit, incorporating conference facilities and ...
The Gwanghwamun Station area in Seoul is a representative office-dense zone of the city. It’s an area densely populated with various public institutions, overseas organizations, large corporations, and small and medium-sized businesses, starting from the government Seoul City Hall. Thanks to this, you can always find various places nearby to cater to the demand of office workers. In the underground ...
Paris Baguette is the largest domestic bakery franchise operated under the “SPC Group” conglomerate. It started as Paris Croissant in 1986 and grew further when it adopted the name Paris Baguette in 1988. Currently, it has become a bakery easily found all over South Korea and is often the first brand that comes to mind when thinking of bakeries in ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a bustling office district, and during lunchtime, you can witness numerous office workers coming out to have their meals. To cater to this demand, you’ll find various restaurants gathered in the underground shopping areas of large buildings. The underground floor of the Doryeom Building, located to the west from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, is ...