Arc & Book is a new type of urban complex cultural space that combines books with lifestyle. Based on four themes: “Daily, Weekend, Style, Inspiration,” carefully selected books and products are displayed and sold together, offering visitors a diverse lifestyle experience. The signature feature of “Arc & Book” is its arch-shaped interior structure. The arch, which defies gravity and creates ...
The Sinchon area in Seoul is a prominent landmark representing the university district. It’s centered around Sinchon Station and is home to major universities like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Sogang University. Because of this, you’ll find a lot of young students and individuals in the Sinchon area. While it might seem unlikely to find an observatory where you ...
In the Sinchon area, one of Seoul’s representative university districts, you can explore hidden places throughout. Even near the Gyeongui Line Sinchon Station, you can discover unique spots that are not well-known. “Seoul Sinchon Mural Tunnel, Rabbit Hole” To the west of Gyeongui Line Sinchon Station, you’ll find a small tunnel. It’s a very tiny tunnel located under the Gyeongui ...
The Gwanghwamun area is one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas. Thanks to this, you can find numerous restaurants and cafes in the area. You can find a variety of establishments, ranging from large franchise cafes to small and medium-sized ones. This time, we visited “Hollys” Coffee, which belongs to the relatively large cafe category that you can find in the ...
Starbucks is a global franchise specializing in coffee. Especially in Seoul, South Korea, Starbucks can be found everywhere, making it as easily accessible as convenience stores. This time, we happened to find a Starbucks near Yongsan Station. Naturally, you can find Starbucks near Yongsan Station as well. The place we visited this time is “Starbucks SinYongsan Station.” “Seoul Yongsan: Starbucks ...
Youngpoong Bookstore is a book-selling company and a bookstore brand in South Korea, alongside Kyobo Bookstore. It is operated by Youngpoong Bookstore Co., Ltd. Established on May 1, 1992, as an affiliate of the Youngpoong Group, it later established itself as the second-largest offline bookstore in Korea. The main branch is located in Seorin-dong, Jonggak Station. Currently, it can be ...
Aniplus Shop is a directly operated store by the cable animation channel Aniplus, selling animation-related goods. It is a place where goods from animation works that were simultaneously broadcasted or have rights from Aniplus are sold. Currently, there are five Aniplus Shops, starting with the 1st branch in Seoul Hapjeong, followed by the 2nd branch in Singapore, the 3rd branch ...
Kyobo Bookstore is the largest bookstore in South Korea, offering a wide selection of domestic and foreign books. It’s known for being the largest bookstore in South Korea, with both online and offline operations. You can find Kyobo Bookstore in major cities, including Seoul. In Seoul, you can find it not only at the main Gwanghwamun branch but also in ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of restaurants. This central area, surrounded by high-rise buildings, mainly caters to office workers, offering quick and light dining options. Heading towards the back of Kyunghee Palace Morning Apartments, in the direction of Seonggok Art Museum, you’ll come across an area with slightly more atmosphere. “Gogabin, an Indian Curry Specialty Restaurant ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find a variety of food options. As it is a densely populated office district where many office workers gather, and at the same time, one of the representative tourist attractions in Seoul, it’s only natural to find various restaurants and cafes situated here. “Seoul Gwanghwamun Bakery, Bukchon Organic Master Red Bean Bread” ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University. In the early days, there was controversy over the expensive coffee compared to the cost of a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Intersection, it boasts the highest ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, various public sculptures can be found. Notably, there are statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin guarding Gwanghwamun Square. Additionally, as you explore the Gwanghwamun area, you’ll come across public sculptures hidden throughout. “The Peace and Reconciliation Tree” “The Peace and Reconciliation Tree” is another public sculpture that can be found in the ...