Gwanghwamun is one of Seoul’s key office districts, home to the Seoul Government Complex, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the U.S. Embassy, and numerous large and small company offices. Consequently, the area is bustling with office workers, especially during lunchtime. In Gwanghwamun, you can easily find popular bakeries such as Paris Baguette and Tous Les Jours. Tous Les Jours is ...
Scholarship students dispatched by the U.S. Department of State are staying with host families in Korea. As I am responsible for the program, I often have to visit the students’ neighborhoods. Many students from the U.S. experience Korea’s harsh seasonal changes and winter weather, often falling ill. When this happens, I frequently accompany them to the hospital. When a student ...
Seoul is home to many university. campuses. In the southwestern part of the city, in Dongjak-gu, you will find “Soongsil University.” This is a four-year private comprehensive university and a Christian mission school. Founded in the 1890s as the first university in Korea, it voluntarily closed its doors in Pyongyang in 1938 to resist the Japanese government’s forced Shinto worship. ...
These days, finding a Starbucks store in Seoul is very easy. Since the first Starbucks opened in front of Ewha Womans University, the chain has rapidly expanded. Particularly, the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul is known worldwide for having the highest concentration of Starbucks stores within a 1 km radius. “Starbucks Near Soongsil University in Seoul” In the southwest of Seoul, ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known as one of the city’s major office districts. It houses the Seoul Government Complex, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the U.S. Embassy, numerous corporate headquarters, and offices of various sizes. As a result, the Gwanghwamun area is always bustling with office workers, especially during lunchtime. “A Variety of Restaurants in the Gwanghwamun Area” ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a bustling office district, home to the Seoul Government Complex, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the U.S. Embassy, various corporate headquarters, and numerous small businesses. As a result, the area is always crowded with office workers, especially during lunchtime. On the west side of Gwanghwamun Square, you’ll find the KB Kookmin Card headquarters in ...
The War Memorial in Yongsan, Seoul, serves as both a museum and a memorial space dedicated to the history of wars involving Korea. Outdoors, various statues and war weapons are displayed, including the Chamsuri patrol boat from the Battle of Yeonpyeong, which honors the soldiers who died in that battle. Indoors, the museum showcases the history of wars from the ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known as a major office district, home to the Seoul Government Complex, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the U.S. Embassy, various corporate headquarters, and numerous other offices. Consequently, during lunch hours, the streets are filled with office workers. Thanks to this, there are many restaurants in the Gwanghwamun area, primarily found in the underground ...
Hansot Dosirak is the largest bento box manufacturer in South Korea, founded in 1993, and operates a chain of stores. In 2011, it was awarded the grand prize in the Bento Specialty Store category at Korea’s Most Loved Brands Awards. Currently, it holds the number one position in the bento box industry in the country, with virtually no competitors. “Hansot ...
McDonald’s is a leading multinational fast food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Known as the epitome of fast food hamburgers, it has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. With its global presence, McDonald’s has a significant impact on the world economy, to the extent of creating the “Big Mac Index,” a concept ...
In Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, you won’t find fast food chains like McDonald’s or Lotteria, which are typically common. The nearest McDonald’s can be found on Myeongmul Street between Yonsei University and Sinchon Station, and Lotteria is entirely absent from the area. Instead, you can find Mom’s Touch and Burger King in Yeonhui-dong. Mom’s Touch is located near Yeonhui Samgeori (Yeonhui Intersection), ...
If you venture into the alleyways west of Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, extending behind the morning apartment complex of Gyeonghuigung Palace, you’ll discover a secluded neighborhood atmosphere quite distinct from the bustling cityscape of the surrounding buildings. In this area, you can find various restaurants and cafes that exude a feeling akin to that of renovated homes. “Aino Garden: A ...