‘OUR Bakery’ is a premium bakery brand created by “CNP FOOD,” the company behind the success story of the premium snack brand ‘Dosan Snack,’ which opened its doors in July 2016 in Apgujeong-dong. This is not just a place that sells bread and coffee, but a space that aims to combine cultural elements. It was born as a project motivated ...
Seoul Square, located opposite Seoul Station, can be considered a representative landmark symbolizing Seoul Station. Previously known as the “Daewoo Center Building,” it was renamed “Seoul Square” after being sold to Morgan Stanley in 1997 due to the Asian financial crisis and the subsequent dismantling of the Daewoo Group. Morgan Stanley had initially planned to remodel the Daewoo Building into ...
In Incheon Songdo, there is an exhibition and event space called “Songdo ConvensiA.” At the main entrance of Songdo ConvensiA, there is a representative sculpture called “Dudu.” Dudu is a symbolic sculpture depicting three giants walking vigorously. After participating in an exhibition at Songdo ConvensiA, I took a photo as I passed by. ...
In Seoul’s Hongdae district, you can find a new space operated by SK Telecom called “T-Factory.” T-Factory is a multifaceted space that isn’t easy to describe in just a few words. It serves as an exhibition and experience space that changes themes seasonally, allowing visitors to experience technologies like AR. It’s also a place where you can receive consultations for ...
Central High School is a self-governing private boys’ high school located at the end of Gye-dong-gil in Bukchon Village. It was founded on June 20, 1908, and received accreditation as a self-governing private high school on July 14, 2009. With its establishment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it holds a rich history and tradition. It is a ...
Jeongdong-gil is a street that stretches from the former West Gate (Donuimun) Square at Jeongdong Intersection to the rotary in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church. It exudes an old-fashioned charm while allowing you to experience a modern urban atmosphere at the same time, making it a delightful place for a leisurely stroll. At the starting point or the end ...
Yeonnam-dong is a neighborhood located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. In the past, it was part of Yeonhui-dong, but in 1975, it was incorporated into Mapo-gu and became Yeonnam-dong, which means “south of Yeonhui-dong.” Yeonnam-dong used to be a residential area for the local residents, but at some point, it suddenly started gaining attention. “Close to Hongdae, Connected to the Gyeongui Line ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, a representative office-dense region in Seoul, you can find various restaurants. However, most of these restaurants are located in the underground arcade shopping centers of buildings, making it somewhat challenging to casually stroll around and find them. Gulbat is also located in the underground arcade shopping center, specifically in the basement of the Kyunghui Palace Morning ...
The Bukchon Cultural Center in Seoul serves as a place to promote the history and value of Bukchon, as well as our traditional culture, while conveying the significance of Bukchon and Korea’s traditional residential culture. Opened in October 2002 to convey the meaning of Bukchon to residents and domestic and international visitors, it offers programs for enjoying traditional culture. “Bukchon ...
Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, stands as a representative Hanok village and a prominent tourist attraction in Seoul. In order to restore and preserve Bukchon Hanok Village, the city of Seoul initiated the ‘Bukchon Cultivation Project’ in the early 2000s. As part of this program, the city of Seoul acquired and operates public ...
Bukchon Hanok Village is one of Seoul’s representative attractions, boasting a fascinating atmosphere where past and present landscapes are harmoniously blended. It is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, and was a neighborhood where many high-ranking officials resided during the Joseon Dynasty. After enjoying the most famous Gahoe-dong 31-gil among the “Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon,” if you walk ...
In the area around Gwanghwamun Station, you can find various restaurants. Especially during lunchtime, you can witness many office workers from the Gwanghwamun area coming out to have their meals. In the underground shopping area of various buildings in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various restaurants. Even in the underground floor 1 of the Officia Building, you can see ...