The area in front of Hongik University in Seoul is often referred to as the “street of youth,” a fitting nickname. It is a place frequented by many young people and is known for its trend-sensitive atmosphere, with a variety of individuals and shops showcasing their unique personalities. Thanks to this, you can find many shops with strong individuality in ...
Meshiya (めしや) is a Japanese term that means a rice restaurant. In some Japanese dramas, there is a restaurant named “Meshiya” featured in the show “Shinya Shokudo” (Late Night Restaurant). In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can also find a restaurant named Meshiya. Although it is unrelated to the Japanese drama “Shinya Shokudo,” it is indeed a place where ...
Acorn Forest is the official commemorative shop of Studio Ghibli, well-known for animations such as “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away.” Since Studio Ghibli is located in Japan, these Ghibli souvenir shops are easily found all over Japan, but they are relatively hard to come by in South Korea. You can find a few in Seoul, but there aren’t many. ...
There’s a rumor that couples who walk together along Deoksugung Stone Wall Path, which belongs to Jungdong-gil, end up breaking up. Jungdong-gil is a street that extends from the road next to Deoksugung’s Great South Gate to Seodaemun. Jungdong-gil has also been at the heart of Seoul’s history. Going back to the Joseon Dynasty, it was the site of Jeongneung, ...
Yeonhui-dong is a neighborhood located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It’s an area where you can find Yonsei University and Severance Hospital nearby, making it a popular place for Yonsei University students and employees commuting to Severance Hospital. The name “Yeonhui-dong” originates from Yeonhui Palace, one of the detached palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. “You Can Still Find Overpasses in Yeonhui-dong” Even ...
Located at Bulgwang Station in Seoul, there is an NC Department Store operated by the E-Land Group. It stands as a longstanding presence in the heart of Eunpyeong-gu. Within NC Department Store, on the 1st and 9th floors, you can find a variety of restaurants. Due to the impact of COVID-19, it seemed that apart from “Honey Don,” “Kind Café,” ...
At the 5th exit of Euljiro 1-ga Station on Line 2, which leads to Myeongdong, you can find the sculpture “Siso.” It stands in the backyard of SK Networks Myeongdong Wine Shop and is titled “Minor Triumph” by artist Yun Seok-won. The artwork captures the playful and amusing expressions of a mother and her children, depicting them cheering and celebrating ...
At Bulgwang Station in Seoul, you can find the “NC Department Store” operated by the E-Land Group. It stands as a longstanding landmark in the heart of Eunpyeong-gu. Within NC Department Store, on the B1 and 9th floors, you can find a dining area. Due to the impact of COVID-19, it appeared that, aside from “Honey Don,” “Chak Handa Bang,” ...
In the eastern part of Seoul, you can find the large-scale ecological theme park known as “Seoul Forest.” The easiest way to reach Seoul Forest is by using the subway, specifically taking the Suin Bundang Line to Seoul Forest Station and exiting from Exit 4. Upon exiting from Exit 4 of the subway, you’ll come across a hip space filled ...
Inside Seoul Forest, located in Seoul’s Seongdong-gu, you can find various sculptures. Additionally, near Seoul Forest, you can also encounter a variety of sculptures. If you take the Suin Bundang Line subway towards Seoul Forest, you can find a sculpture called “Candle Light” near the high-rise buildings. “Candle Light Sculpture Near Seoul Forest” The Candle Light sculpture was created by ...
In the Samsung Electronics building, adjacent to exits 7 and 8 of Gangnam Station in Seoul, you can find an exhibition space called “Samsung Delight.” It can be described as a kind of product museum where you can appreciate various products from Samsung Electronics. It serves as both a product museum and an experiential showroom, allowing visitors to explore a ...
These days, in most urban areas, the trend is to build subways rather than elevated train lines. In places like Jamsil, even buses have been rerouted underground, leading to the creation of underground bus transfer stations. It has become common practice to submerge public transportation systems. However, for older subway lines like Lines 1 and 2, there are still sections ...