Located in the basement of the Kyobo Building on the east side of Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul is the main branch of Kyobo Bookstore. As you enter the main entrance of Kyobo Bookstore, towards the east, you will find a statue seated on a bench. This statue is dedicated to the author Yeom Sang-seop. Yeom Sang-seop, born in 1897 in ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in Korea with the opening of its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established itself in Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square, it boasts the highest density of Starbucks stores, even ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find Starbucks scattered all around. Since landing in Korea with its first store in front of Ewha Womans University in 1999, Starbucks has gradually expanded its business. Now, it is known for having more Starbucks stores in the Gwanghwamun area within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square than even in New York. ...
Gwanghwamun area can be considered one of Seoul’s representative office-dense areas. It’s a symbolic place in Seoul with a large number of office workers. In this area, you can find a variety of restaurants to cater to the demands of these office workers. In the underground shopping area near Gwanghwamun, you can see various eateries established. “Sobok Noodles: Gwanghwamun’s Bean ...
In front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, you can find a statue of a middle-aged man sitting on a wooden bench, engrossed in reading a book. Citizens often join him to read books or take commemorative photos. “The Star by Poet Jeong Ji-yong” The book that the middle-aged man in the statue ...
Seoul Book Bogo is the first public bookstore of its kind in the entire country. It opened its doors on March 27, 2019. Created in collaboration with 25 bookstores along Cheonggyecheon Stream, it stands as a multifaceted cultural space for citizens, offering independent publications, donated books from renowned publishers, book prescriptions, and various cultural programs. “Seoul Public Bookstore, Seoul Book ...
Near Jamsil Station, you can find various restaurants. You can also find diverse dining options at Lotte Department Store or Lotte World Mall. Heading a bit north from Jamsil Station, you’ll come across an old apartment complex market called “Rose Market,” where you can discover a variety of sophisticated and unique restaurants. “Jamsil, Rose Market: A Place with a Vintage ...
When you head a bit south from Seoul Yongsan Station, you’ll come across a well-organized street filled with various restaurants and cafes. The place I visited this time, ‘Mimiok,’ is also a restaurant you can find here, offering a special atmosphere. Mimiok has transformed a traditional Korean house (Hanok), preserving the elegance of the Hanok while providing clean and modern ...
At Jongno Square in Seoul, you can find the statue of General Jeon Bong-jun. General Jeon Bong-jun, the supreme leader of the Donghak Peasant Movement, was born in 1855 and passed away in 1895. “Donghak Peasant Movement, Supreme Leader, General Jeon Bong-jun” In 1894, General Jeon Bong-jun led a peasant army in rebellion against the excessive taxes and confiscation of ...
Yeonhui-dong in Seoul has recently gained popularity among the MZ generation. As Yeonnam-dong rose to prominence, Yeonhui-dong, an original neighborhood with a similar vibe close to Yeonnam-dong, also garnered attention. In fact, Yeonnam-dong is often referred to as the southern extension of Yeonhui-dong, hence the name “Yeonnam.” In that sense, Yeonhui-dong can be seen as the original neighborhood that embodies ...
Sinchon is one of Seoul’s prominent commercial districts. While it may have relinquished its status as the top commercial district in Seoul to Hongdae, which is right next door, Sinchon still exerts its influence as the hub of university campuses like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Sogang University. “Seoul Sinchon, Home-style Restaurant, Hyungje Sikdang” Given that Sinchon is a ...
Gwanghwamun, in the heart of Seoul, is a bustling office district, frequented by numerous office workers. To meet the demands of these workers, Gwanghwamun is dotted with a diverse range of eateries. You’d be hard-pressed to find a menu not represented in the multitude of restaurants and cafes in the Gwanghwamun area, and instant tteokbokki is certainly no exception. “Seoul ...