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In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of restaurants. Gwanghwamun is known as one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas, and you can see a plethora of restaurants in the underground shopping areas of major buildings. Especially in the underground area of Doryeom Building, you’ll find a diverse array of restaurants. On days when you’re unsure of what to ...

In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find cafes of all sizes. From large franchises like Starbucks to mid-range options like Ediya Coffee and lower-cost brands like Baekdabang and Maan Coffee, they can all be found in one place. But that’s not all; in the narrow alleys around Gwanghwamun and Insadong, you can also discover small independently-run cafes. This makes Gwanghwamun ...

Gallery Hyundai is a gallery located on a street east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a freely accessible gallery, welcoming visitors during its operating hours to appreciate the exhibited artworks. “Since 1970, Opened as ‘Hyundai Hwarang’ and Later Renamed Gallery Hyundai” In April 4, 1970, at 10 AM, Gallery Hyundai, initially known as Hyundai Hwarang, took its first step in ...

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) is a national art museum established under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with the responsibility of collecting, preserving, exhibiting, researching, and promoting international exchange and art activities related to modern art at a national level. Currently, the main branch is located in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, and there are branches ...

In the area of Bukchon Village or Samcheong-dong in Seoul, you can find various galleries. Bukchon Village is an area located between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, where many high-ranking officials have lived since ancient times. Currently, it has become famous as a “Hanok Village,” and starting with the “Bukchon 8 Scenic Views,” it has become a must-visit attraction in Seoul ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul can be considered a representative office-dense district. As lunchtime approaches, you can see numerous office workers heading to restaurants for their meals. In the underground shopping malls of major buildings in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various restaurants. Even in the underground mall of the building with the KB Kookmin Bank Gwanghwamun Branch, you ...

Bonjuk is a prominent franchise that comes to mind when you think of “juk” (rice porridge). It became a well-known brand through product placement in the popular drama “Boys Over Flowers.” The name “Bonjuk” is derived from the principle of putting sincerity into fresh natural ingredients. It signifies creating porridge by cherishing and nurturing the basics, believing that happiness and ...

Jeju Eunhee’s Hangover Soup opened its first branch in Ildo 2-dong, Jeju City, Jeju Island in 2002, founded by Ms. Lee Eunhee. It’s the original main branch that has been in operation for 20 years. Originally, “Eunhee’s Hangover Soup” could only be tasted in Jeju Island. However, in 2017, after entering a franchise agreement with “Hasol FNB,” the same taste ...

As you enter the beginning of Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, you’ll find a place where traditional Korean houses, known as ‘hanok,’ gather. If you exit from Anguk Station’s Exit 2 and walk up the street, you’ll come across an alley filled with hanok buildings. This place is Jaedong Hanok Village. While not as famous as Bukchon Hanok Village, it’s ...

Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, the second Lotte World building to emerge in the area, opened on April 3, 2017. Standing at a height of 554.5 meters, as of 2022, it is the tallest building in South Korea and the fifth tallest in the world. Among OECD countries, it boasts the tallest structure. Currently, the building serves as the headquarters ...

Since the first Apple Store in Korea landed on Garosu-gil, Apgujeong on January 27, 2018, Apple Stores in Yeouido, Myeongdong, and Jamsil have opened in succession. Among them, the “Myeongdong” store is acting as Apple’s flagship store in Korea. The Latest Addition to Seoul’s Apple Stores The Jamsil store is the latest to open among the Apple Stores in Seoul, ...

At the 4th floor of the new building in Yongsan Electronics Land, Seoul, you can experience robot coding education using LEGO through “Hands On Campus.” This is the official partner of LEGO Education from Denmark, and it is the largest LEGO robot software education experience center in Korea. Below is the content introduced on the “Hands On Campus” website: “A ...