The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a. representative office-dense district where many office workers are employed. Various dining options for these office workers are located throughout, primarily in the underground shopping areas of large buildings. Even in the underground dining area of the Royal Building, located west of Gwanghwamun Square, you can find a concentration of diverse restaurants, including “Oh ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find a variety of cafes, large and small. From franchise cafes like Starbucks to independently operated small cafes, there are also several cafes focused solely on takeout. Located west of Gwanghwamun Square, on the 1st floor of Morning 3-danji Office-tel in Gyeonghuigung, you’ll find small takeout specialty cafes, including “Gray Coffee.” “Small ...
Since opening its first store near Ewha Womans University on July 27, 1999, Starbucks has landed in Korea and steadily expanded its presence, establishing itself as a successful brand found in key areas across the country. Particularly within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square, it boasts the highest density of Starbucks locations, surpassing even New York in the number of ...
Mega Coffee is one of the recently growing budget coffee brands. Utilizing world-renowned soccer star Son Heung-min as a model, the brand continues aggressive marketing campaigns and can be found all over Seoul. With its aggressive marketing strategies, it appears to be expanding its reach rapidly and has now become a cafe as easily recognizable as Starbucks. “The epitome of ...
Twosome Place is a South Korean coffee chain launched by CJ Group. After being launched by CJ Group, it was later sold to the Hong Kong-based private equity fund, Anchor Equity Partners, and as of 2021, it has been fully acquired by the U.S.-based company, Caribou Coffee. Twosome Place, unlike other cafe brands, positions itself as a “dessert cafe” specializing ...
Now that the Michelin Guide “Seoul” has been published, it’s easy to find books and websites that summarize the best restaurants in Korea. If you go to the “Michelin Guide” website, you can find a list of restaurants that have won awards. The Michelin Guide “Seoul” was released on November 7, 2016, and before that, Korea was trendy and interested ...
Bukchon Hanok Village stands as one of the prominent tourist destinations in the heart of Seoul. Situated east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, it’s conveniently located for visitors exploring the palace grounds. Moreover, its proximity to Insadong to the south enhances its accessibility to major attractions in Seoul. Bukchon Hanok Village boasts numerous hanok (traditional Korean houses) so densely packed that it’s ...
Coffee Factory 103 is one of the prominent cafes you can find in Paju’s Heyri Art Village. Starting as a modest café, it soared to fame with its exceptional coffee, eventually constructing a three-story building, solidifying its status as one of the representative cafes in Heyri. Now, you can also explore Coffee Factory 103 in Seoul, including its Ichon branch. ...
In Seoul’s Yongsan district, you can discover the martyrs’ shrine managed by the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul. The current martyrs’ shrine houses a Catholic memorial cathedral built in the traditional Korean hanok style. Construction began in 1984, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after a three-year effort. “Site where Chosun-era Catholics were martyred by the ...
Dakgalbi, a dish famous in Chuncheon, can also be savored in the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. In Yongsan, you can find a restaurant named ‘Ogeunnae Dakgalbi,’ recognized for its culinary prowess to the extent of being featured in the 2018 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. Thanks to its popularity, you can find not only the original location but also ...
As you head a bit south from Seoul Yongsan Station, you’ll discover a place preserving picturesque views known as ‘Ddaeng Ddaeng Geori’ or ‘Clang Clang Alley.’ The name comes from the sound of the crossing gate coming down each time a train passes along the railway. Finding streets where a railway crosses in most areas of Seoul has become challenging. ...
The ‘Donuimun Museum Village’ is a modern reinterpretation of the area where Seodaemun once stood, preserving the past neighborhood in a contemporary way. This project revives the memories of modern and contemporary history, transforming the entire village into a museum-like space. It recreates the scenes of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, portraying public hanoks and alleyways reminiscent of childhood memories. ...