You can find the National Hangeul Museum to the southeast of the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan. Established on the grounds of the National Museum of Korea, it opened its doors on October 9, 2014. While smaller in scale compared to the nearby National Museum of Korea, this museum has a charming atmosphere, focusing on organizing and exhibiting content ...
Situated in Yongsan, arguably the geographical center of Seoul, the National Museum of Korea was established in 1909. Although its origin dates back to the museum established by Emperor Sunjong, known as Jesil Museum, in 1909, the museum officially opened in its current location in 2005. It was relocated to a large building within the Yongsan Family Park, which was ...
Hanyang University is a four-year comprehensive private university located in Seoul. The main campus, Seoul Campus, is situated in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, while the ERICA Campus is located in Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do. The university’s symbol is a lion, the flower is forsythia, and the dove is the emblem of the student council. The symbolic color is blue. Founded in 1939 as ...
Hanyang University, situated in Wangsimni, Seoul, is one of the prestigious universities in South Korea. Generally, in the field of humanities, it is considered a prestigious institution, following the order of Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University, Sogang University, and Hanyang University. Notably, Hanyang University is the only campus with a subway station within its premises. This ...
In the Yeonhui-dong area of Seoul, you can find a variety of restaurants. Particularly noticeable is the concentration of Chinese restaurants in Yeonhui-dong. While there are indeed many Chinese restaurants, there is no shortage of other types of eateries. As you pass through the Yeonhui Underground Passage, considered the entrance to Yeonhui-dong, you’ll notice a dense collection of various restaurants. ...
Emart and Electromart are large-scale marts operated by the Shinsegae Group. Opening its first store, Changdong Store, in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, on November 12, 1993, it marked the beginning of large-scale retail stores in South Korea. Now, it has become a mart that you can find all over the country. While Emart initially started with a focus on selling necessities, ...
Near Nakwon Shopping Center in Seoul Jongno, you can find a street named after Mr. ‘Songhae.’ With Nakwon Shopping Center at its core, Insadong is situated to the west, and Ikseondong Hanok Village lies to the east. Close to Jongno 5-ga Station, which you can find in Ikseondong Hanok Village, you’ll come across Songhae-gil. “Newly Named Street on Sutgol-ro in ...
Heading east from Jamsil Station in Seoul, you’ll discover Bangi-dong Food Alley. Situated east of Seokchon Lake, this street offers a variety of restaurants, with a particular abundance of excellent barbecue places. On a day when a satisfying lunch for a group of around 20 people was in order near Jamsil Station, exploring Bangi-dong Food Alley led us to a ...
One of Seoul’s most renowned tourist destinations, especially well-known internationally, is the vibrant neighborhood of Insadong. It attracts artists who make sure to stop by and purchase souvenirs when they come to Seoul for concerts. Insadong exudes a distinctly Korean atmosphere, adorned with diverse Korean signs throughout the streets and shops selling unique and antique items. It’s a place where ...
“Mangwon Market” in Seoul, located near Hongdae, is a well-known market in western Seoul famous for its diverse food offerings. Its proximity to Hongdae and easy access via public transportation make it a popular destination, especially among the younger generation. Notably, this market is renowned for its various street foods and snacks, and there’s a cafe within the market named ...
“Mangwon Market” is a local market located in western Seoul. Positioned not far from the well-known hotspot, Hongdae, it has gained increasing attention recently. Situated near “Hapjeong Station,” an extension of the commercial area in front of Hongdae, it has garnered even more recognition, featuring on various broadcasts with celebrities. “Well-Connected Location of Mangwon Market” Mangwon Market boasts convenient transportation, ...
“Yeonan Sikdang” is a franchise restaurant specializing in dishes made from seafood. It quickly became a trend, with over 160 branches opening just nine months after its brand launch. One of the dishes that made Yeonan Sikdang famous is the “Kkomak Bibimbap” (spicy marinated cockles mixed rice). This menu item gained popularity among the public, contributing to the increased brand ...