Namsan Seoul Tower is a landmark representing Seoul. Situated at the summit of Namsan, which can be considered the heart of northern Seoul, it’s a place where you can occasionally visit to look down on Seoul when you feel a bit stifled. It’s a famous spot in Seoul where you can feel refreshed. Personally, I sometimes make a deliberate effort ...
Ansan Station is a quite large station. It not only serves subway trains but also accommodates the Mugunghwa-ho trains, making it much larger in scale than regular subway stations. Adjacent to Ansan Station is Entasix, where you can find various brands, making it a great place for shopping and considered one of the major commercial districts in Ansan. “Bubble Tea ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known for being a prominent office district, where during lunchtime, you can see a multitude of office workers coming out to eat. In the large underground shopping area of Gwanghwamun Square, you can find various restaurants. The Doryeom Building, located to the west of Gwanghwamun Square, is one of the buildings where you can ...
Yeondeunghoe is an annual Buddhist cultural event held in South Korea from April to May. It first appeared in the Unified Silla period during the reign of King Gyeongmun in 866 AD, and has been passed down for nearly 1,200 years as a traditional Korean culture. It is designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 122 and is also listed ...
Arc & Book is a new type of urban complex cultural space that combines books with lifestyle. Based on four themes: “Daily, Weekend, Style, Inspiration,” carefully selected books and products are displayed and sold together, offering visitors a diverse lifestyle experience. The signature feature of “Arc & Book” is its arch-shaped interior structure. The arch, which defies gravity and creates ...
The Sinchon area in Seoul is a prominent landmark representing the university district. It’s centered around Sinchon Station and is home to major universities like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Sogang University. Because of this, you’ll find a lot of young students and individuals in the Sinchon area. While it might seem unlikely to find an observatory where you ...
The Gwanghwamun area is one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas. Thanks to this, you can find numerous restaurants and cafes in the area. You can find a variety of establishments, ranging from large franchise cafes to small and medium-sized ones. This time, we visited “Hollys” Coffee, which belongs to the relatively large cafe category that you can find in the ...
Starbucks is a global franchise specializing in coffee. Especially in Seoul, South Korea, Starbucks can be found everywhere, making it as easily accessible as convenience stores. This time, we happened to find a Starbucks near Yongsan Station. Naturally, you can find Starbucks near Yongsan Station as well. The place we visited this time is “Starbucks SinYongsan Station.” “Seoul Yongsan: Starbucks ...
Youngpoong Bookstore is a book-selling company and a bookstore brand in South Korea, alongside Kyobo Bookstore. It is operated by Youngpoong Bookstore Co., Ltd. Established on May 1, 1992, as an affiliate of the Youngpoong Group, it later established itself as the second-largest offline bookstore in Korea. The main branch is located in Seorin-dong, Jonggak Station. Currently, it can be ...
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 ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of restaurants. This central area, surrounded by high-rise buildings, mainly caters to office workers, offering quick and light dining options. Heading towards the back of Kyunghee Palace Morning Apartments, in the direction of Seonggok Art Museum, you’ll come across an area with slightly more atmosphere. “Gogabin, an Indian Curry Specialty Restaurant ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find a variety of food options. As it is a densely populated office district where many office workers gather, and at the same time, one of the representative tourist attractions in Seoul, it’s only natural to find various restaurants and cafes situated here. “Seoul Gwanghwamun Bakery, Bukchon Organic Master Red Bean Bread” ...