Near Gwanghwamun Saemunan Church, there is a building that houses the “Naeil Sinmun” (Tomorrow’s News) office. On the first floor of the same building, you’ll find a cafe called “Cafe Gather.” “Cafe Gather: Elegance in Atmosphere” Cafe Gather exudes an overall elegant atmosphere. It’s not a place for simply enjoying an inexpensive cup of tea, nor is it a cafe ...
Unhyeongung Palace (Cloud-Supporting Palace) was the residence of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong, who was the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty. It is where King Gojong lived until he ascended to the throne at the age of 12. Currently, it is the only royal palace from the Joseon Dynasty that still maintains its original appearance. The name ...
In the vicinity of Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, you can find restaurants with a long history. “Pomodoro,” located in an alley to the west of Gwanghwamun Plaza, is also one of those longstanding establishments. The history of Pomodoro dates back to 1994. It has been in business since then, maintaining its operation for nearly 30 years. It’s a restaurant that ...
At the end or beginning of Jungdong-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul, there is a special café. It’s a café with an atmosphere where you can watch passersby, wait endlessly for someone, or read a book without getting tired. Located on the first floor of the Francesco Education Center, this is a beautiful book café with a glass front. “The Cathedral of ...
SamBaekJib is currently operated as a franchise restaurant. The original branch is located in Jeonju, and the name “SamBaekJib” originated from the fact that they used to sell only three hundred bowls a day. The founder of SamBaekJib, Grandma Lee Bongsoon, never sold more than three hundred bowls no matter how many customers came. When all three hundred bowls were ...
In Korea, Buddhist temples, known as “jeol,” are typically found in the mountains. This is because during the Joseon Dynasty, many temples in urban areas were relocated to the mountains to avoid persecution due to the “Sungyu Eokbul” policy. Due to this, most temples can be found in mountainous areas. However, “Jogyesa Temple” is unique in that it is located ...
Among the top three sundae gukbap (blood sausage soup with rice) restaurants in Seoul, which include Euljiro Cheongwaok, Yaksu Sundae Gukbap, Seolleung Nongmin Baegam Sundae, Yeongdeungpo Samgeori Meonjimak Sundae Gukbap, and Seoil Sundae Gukbap, Cheongwaok is consistently recognized as one of the top 3 sundae gukbap restaurants. “Cheongwaok, Found Throughout Seoul” While Cheongwaok has its main branch in Euljiro, it ...
Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun, is a gate located in the southern part of the Joseon-era Hanyang Fortress, which surrounded Hanyang (present-day Seoul) for 600 years. Even today, Sungnyemun stands at the heart of Seoul and is considered one of the symbols of the city. Sungnyemun is well-known as Korea’s National Treasure No. 1. The title doesn’t necessarily mean it’s ...
To the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace lies the Seochon Village. Here, you can also find a hanok village, though it differs from the well-maintained Bukchon Hanok Village. Seochon Village combines hanoks (traditional Korean houses), yangoks (Western-style houses), and villas, giving it a somewhat rustic atmosphere. In Seochon Village, there is always a popular restaurant where many people line up. This ...
These days, new cities (신도시) in Korea often have names in English. However, in the past, new cities were often named using Korean. A good example is the “Central Park” near Sookmyung Women’s University Station in Bundang. “Seongnam Bundang, Seongnam Central Park” The formal name of Central Park is “Seongnam Central Park.” It is located on the slopes of Mt. ...
In Korea, various local governments operate healing centers. In Gangnam, you can find a healing center directly managed by Gangnam-gu Office. Starting with the COEX branch of “Gangnam Healing Center,” new spaces are being created to provide welfare services to residents, including the opening of a new healing center in Gaepo. “Gangnam Healing Center COEX Branch” is also operated by ...
The area of Jamsil in Seoul is known to have been a significant location during the Three Kingdoms period of ancient Korea, particularly under the kingdom of Baekje. Thanks to this historical significance, remnants and artifacts from the Baekje period can still be found in Jamsil. If you head a bit south from the Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, you’ll come ...