Located within the Olympic Park, Seoul’s largest park in Songpa, you can find the “Hanseong Baekje Museum.” This is where the ancient kingdom of Baekje once thrived during the Hanseong Baekje era. Within the Olympic Park, you can discover the traces of Hanseong Baekje, represented by Mongchontoseong, and the artifacts related to it are exhibited at the “Hanseong Baekje Museum,” ...
The Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul, is the largest park in the city. At one point, it held the title of the largest park in the country until the opening of Ulsan Grand Park in 2005, which surpassed it in size. The Olympic Park was established to commemorate the 1988 Seoul Olympics. The construction, funded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government ...
Just a short walk north from Pyeongchon Station in Anyang, you can find a cafe that, while not a franchise, is operated on a large scale. Operating under the name “Tranquil Cafe,” it truly lives up to its name. Perhaps it felt even more serene because there were relatively few people during my visit. The cafe is spacious with high ...
Dishes like boiled pork and pig’s feet are delicious, but they’re typically enjoyed when dining with a group of people. This can make it a bit challenging for those who are dining alone. Generally, boiled pork and pig’s feet are sold in large portions, making it a hefty amount for one person to consume. However, there are places that offer ...
Emart and Electromart are large-scale marts operated by the Shinsegae Group. They marked the beginning of large-scale distribution stores in South Korea when the first store, Changdong Branch, opened in Changdong, Dobong-gu, Seoul on November 12, 1993. Now, they have become marts that can be found all over the country. While Emart initially started with a focus on selling daily ...
Kyobo Book Centre is the largest and leading bookstore in Korea, selling both domestic and foreign books. It currently operates both an online and offline store, making it the largest bookstore in Korea in terms of scale. Kyobo Book Centre can be found in major cities across Korea, including Seoul, where you can find branches like the main branch in ...
In Konkuk University Star City, you can find various large shopping malls, including Lotte Department Store. Emart is also available in Star City, located on the basement floor. Additionally, you can find Electromart, a specialized electronics store affiliated with Emart. “Large Mart in Konkuk University Star City, Emart & Electromart” Emart and Electromart in Konkuk University Star City are located ...
The area in front of Hongik University in Seoul has become one of the representative bustling districts in the city. In the past, it was known for its unique small shops operated by young artists, creating a distinctive atmosphere. With the easy accessibility from Yongsan, where there used to be a US military base, “club culture” thrived, making the area ...
At Star City in Konkuk University, you can find various stores such as Lotte Department Store and E-Mart all in one place. Not only large shopping malls, but also a variety of smaller stores can be found here. You can also find Starbucks in various locations within Star City, including right in front of the entrance to E-Mart on the ...
In Yeouido, Seoul, you can find the “Seoul International Finance Center,” a building named “IFC SEOUL.” In English, it is known as the “International Finance Centre Seoul.” The IFC complex consists of four buildings: One IFC, Two IFC, Three IFC, and Conrad Seoul Hotel. IFC is an abbreviation for International Finance Center, serving as an international business district and shopping ...
The Korean Folk Village is the largest theme park in South Korea, located in Giheung-gu, Yongin-si. Despite its name suggesting a national facility, it is actually privately operated. “Experience the Atmosphere of a Joseon Dynasty Village at Yongin Folk Village” The Korean Folk Village faithfully reproduces and preserves buildings that existed during the Joseon Dynasty. Traditional tiled-roof houses, thatched houses, ...
When boarding international flights, it’s common to use Incheon Airport, but when boarding domestic flights from Seoul, people tend to use Gimpo Airport. (Of course, for some routes, you can take international flights from Gimpo Airport, such as the Gimpo-Tokyo Haneda Airport route.) Next to Gimpo Airport, there is an integrated shopping mall called “Lotte Mall.” Thanks to this, you ...