OWL Magazine Korea

While it may no longer be comfortable to refer to it as a “new town,” Bundang was established in 1989 as the first-generation new town. At that time, it was created alongside Ilsan as two new towns. Additionally, with the development of the new town, the Bundang Line subway route was also established, and its significant connections to department stores ...

Chueotang is a Korean dish, a soup made by boiling loaches or mudfish. Since loaches are considered most delicious in autumn, it is said that Chueotang is best enjoyed during this season. Hence, the name “Chueotang (秋魚湯)” uses the Chinese character for autumn (秋) from its name. Chueotang, along with Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), is known as a representative health ...

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. ...