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The area around Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul is a representative office-dense area. It’s home to various public institutions, foreign embassies, large corporations, and small and medium-sized businesses, starting from the Seoul Government Complex. Thanks to this, there are various places nearby to cater to the demand of office workers, making it a bustling area. In the underground of the large ...

“Daechung Park” is a versatile space offering coffee, tea, alcohol, and desserts. The first branch is located in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, and due to its popularity in Yeonnam-dong, a branch was also opened in Seochon Village. You can find it in Seoul’s Seochon Village, a bit south from Tongin Market, where you can taste traditional Korean packed meals. “Seoul Seochon Village ...

Located at Samsung Station in Seoul, COEX is a hub for the MICE industry, serving as a versatile space for various exhibitions. It originated from the Korea Exhibition Centre (KOEX), established in 1979 for the purpose of showcasing Korean export products and hosting international expos. In 1997, it underwent expansion in preparation for the ASEM Summit, incorporating conference facilities and ...

In Seoul, at Samsung Station near COEX, you can find the Urban Airport Tower. The Urban Airport allows travelers to complete check-in procedures in the city before heading to the airport, enabling them to board the plane without additional screening. In Europe, it’s common to find urban airports within train stations, much like Seoul Station. In Seoul, you can find ...

The Gwanghwamun Station area in Seoul is a representative office-dense zone of the city. It’s an area densely populated with various public institutions, overseas organizations, large corporations, and small and medium-sized businesses, starting from the government Seoul City Hall. Thanks to this, you can always find various places nearby to cater to the demand of office workers. In the underground ...

Paris Baguette is the largest domestic bakery franchise operated under the “SPC Group” conglomerate. It started as Paris Croissant in 1986 and grew further when it adopted the name Paris Baguette in 1988. Currently, it has become a bakery easily found all over South Korea and is often the first brand that comes to mind when thinking of bakeries in ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a bustling office district, and during lunchtime, you can witness numerous office workers coming out to have their meals. To cater to this demand, you’ll find various restaurants gathered in the underground shopping areas of large buildings. The underground floor of the Doryeom Building, located to the west from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, is ...

Tous Les Jours is a franchise bakery operated in a chain format by CJ Foodville, a subsidiary of CJ Group. It started its operation in 1997, and in 2008, it opened its 1,000th branch in Joonang-dong, Bucheon. In 2004, it expanded to the United States, followed by China in 2005, Vietnam in 2007, Indonesia in 2011, and Malaysia in 2013, ...

In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of restaurants, from cost-effective ones located in the underground dining districts of buildings to quaint shops tucked away in alleys. The Gwanghwamun area is a representative office-dense district of Seoul, which means you can find restaurants throughout the area to cater to the demand of office workers. Even in the alleyways ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul can be considered one of the city’s representative office-dense districts. Thanks to this, you can find restaurants and cafes throughout the Gwanghwamun area to cater to the demand of office workers. Particularly, in the underground shopping areas of large buildings like the Dolleombuilding, Royal Building, and the Officia Building, you can find clusters of restaurants. ...

The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a prominent district known for its concentration of offices. It houses various public institutions, including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and serves as the location for headquarters of both large and small businesses. As lunchtime approaches, you can witness many office workers having their meals. To meet this demand, numerous restaurants can be found throughout ...

On July 27, 1999, Starbucks made its debut in South Korea with the opening of its first store near Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to the high prices of coffee compared to regular meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. In the bustling area of Daehangno, known for its numerous small theaters, ...