Kyobo Book Centre is the largest bookstore in Korea, offering a wide range of domestic and international books. Currently, it operates both online and offline stores, making it the largest bookstore in Korea in terms of scale. Kyobo Book Centre can be found in major cities, including Seoul, where you can find the main branch in Gwanghwamun and other branches ...
In the heart of Yeouido, you can find the “IFC” building. “IFC” stands for “International Finance Centre,” and there are a total of three series in Yeouido: One IFC, Two IFC, and Three IFC. Additionally, there is a space called “IFC Mall” here, which is home to a wide range of commercial facilities. However, the IFC Mall is not above ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense district where you can often see numerous office workers heading out for lunch. To meet this demand, the underground shopping malls of large buildings in the Gwanghwamun area offer a variety of restaurants. “Royal Building Underground Shopping Mall, Obong Sikdang” Obong Sikdang is a restaurant located in the underground shopping mall ...
The Gwanghwamun area is one of Seoul’s representative office districts, making it natural to find a variety of restaurants nearby. From simple eateries where you can grab a quick meal to places where you can enjoy delicious meat in a rather sophisticated atmosphere, there’s a wide range of options. “Upscale Hanwoo Beef Restaurant, Samjeong Hanu” “Samjeong Hanu” is also a ...
In Pohang Songdo, the retired naval ship “Pohangham” is anchored. This ship, leased to the Navy at no cost, is no longer used for its original military purpose. Instead, it serves as an exhibition space for civilians. “Pohangham Experience Center” Opened on Pohang Citizen’s Day, June 12, 2010, the Pohangham Experience Center, funded by the same sources as the Cheonanham, ...
While traveling from Pohang back to Seoul via the highway, we stopped at the “Chungju Service Area” for lunch. Thanks to the program ‘전지적 참견시점 (A Place in the Sun),’ it’s now easy to search for information on “highway eateries,” and Chungju Service Area is known for its “Apple Pork Cutlet.” So, we decided to stop for a meal on ...
Kimcheon is not a particularly large city, and it’s not a major tourist destination either. It’s considered relatively challenging to find accommodation compared to other places, as it’s not a metropolitan area and doesn’t have well-known tourist spots. “EX Motel in Kimcheon” I had an overnight stay planned in Kimcheon. After searching for several accommodations, I ultimately chose a place ...
E-Mart and Electro Mart are large-scale supermarkets operated by the Shinsegae Group. They marked the beginning of large-scale retail stores in South Korea when the first store, Changdong Branch, opened in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul on November 12, 1993. Now, they can be found all over the country. While E-Mart initially started with a focus on selling daily necessities, these days ...
Songdo is a place name that can be found in various places, and you can also find Songdo in Pohang. The name Songdo originated from the name of the island that was located at the entrance where the Hyeongsan River meets the East Sea, called “Bundao (분도)” and the original administrative district name of the area around the beach, called ...
Pohang Songdo derives its name from the past when pine trees were abundant in the area. Here, you can find the “Songrim Theme Street” created as part of Pohang City’s “Green Way” project, aimed at providing citizens with cultural enjoyment and relaxation. In Pohang, where there are not many parks for healing in the woods, Songrim Theme Street stands out ...
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. With its global presence, McDonald’s even created the concept of the “Big Mac Index,” which calculates prices based on its menu item, the “Big Mac.” This demonstrates the ...
If you head north from Pohang Jukdo Market, you’ll come across a street called “Ggotmalo.” This street is located near Pohang Central Academy Theater and the Central Police Station in Jungang-dong, Pohang. In the past, this area used to be the economic and cultural hub of Pohang. However, due to urban planning changes and the resulting urban consolidation, vacant spaces ...