Hyundaiok is a franchise restaurant specializing in kongnamul gukbap (soybean sprout and rice soup). It has become a successful franchise with branches across South Korea. In 1979, Mrs. Yang Ok-ryeon opened the first Hyundaiok restaurant in Jeonju Nambug Market. In 2008, after receiving the secret recipe from Mrs. Yang Ok-ryeon, it was registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, and ...
When there’s a significant occasion or an important meeting, it’s necessary to find a place for a neat and formal dining experience. In such cases, “Jinjin Sura” can be a good choice. Jinjin Sura is a restaurant specially designed for important meetings like business gatherings or formal occasions. As a result, there are no tables in the restaurant, only private ...
Located between Jangseungbaegi Station and Sangdo Station, there is a Chinese restaurant that has been in business for a long time across from “Sangdo iPark” apartments. While it’s a common Chinese restaurant where you can occasionally order delivery when you crave Chinese food, it’s also a friendly place that has gained the trust of the local residents over the years. ...
“TWG” stands for “The Wellbeing Group” and is a prominent tea brand from Singapore. It offers a wide range of teas, including not only black teas but also green teas, oolong teas, white teas, and various herbal blends. When you visit the actual store, you can see them selling around 600 different types of teas. While the brand emphasizes the ...
“Pyongyang Ok” is a restaurant that serves traditional dishes from the former Pyeongan Province. It is a restaurant that has been preserving the taste of Pyongyang cuisine for three generations, continuing the legacy of the first-generation restaurant, Jeil Myeonok, which was located in downtown Pyongyang before the liberation. Now operating as a franchise, you can find it in various locations ...
“Naju So Naju Gomtang” is a Naju-style beef soup restaurant operated as a franchise. It’s a restaurant not commonly found in other areas, especially in the Gwanghwamun and Jongno areas. As the name suggests, the flagship menu item is “Naju Gomtang,” making it a great place to visit when you’re craving a warm bowl of soup. “Seoul Gwanghwamun Beef Soup ...
Recently, budget coffee shops can be found everywhere. While in the past, it was the era of premium coffee shops, now Starbucks has taken over, and an endless competition among budget coffee shops has emerged. The Gwanghwamun area is one of Seoul’s representative office-dense districts. It’s home to various government buildings including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, as well as embassies, ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense area. It is home to various government offices including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, as well as the headquarters of several newspapers and major corporations. During lunchtime, one can witness numerous office workers coming out to grab a meal. In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a wide range of restaurants, from ...
The Seoul International Travel Mart (SITM) is an annual event. While demand for travel was sluggish for a while due to the aftermath of COVID-19, it has been gradually increasing again in the post-pandemic era. Despite the COVID-19 situation, the Seoul International Travel Mart has continued to be held, and in the year 2023, it naturally took place in the ...
McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food burgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. Having expanded worldwide, McDonald’s is such a colossal company that it created the concept of the “Big Mac Index,” which calculates prices based on its menu item “Big ...
Hyehwa-dong is also known as “Daehangno” in other words. While the main building of Seoul National University is currently located in Gwanak-gu, in the past, it was situated where Seoul National University Hospital and Marronnier Park are now. Therefore, it is known that this place was also referred to as “Daehangno.” “From Hyehwa Rotary to Seoul Science High School…” The ...
Kyobo Book Centre is the largest bookstore in South Korea, offering a wide range of domestic and international books. It is considered the largest bookstore in South Korea in terms of scale, currently operating both online and offline stores. You can find Kyobo Book Centre in major cities, including Seoul, where it has its main store in Gwanghwamun, as well ...