Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong is home to a variety of restaurants and cafes. It’s considered a luxurious location in Seoul, known for its sophisticated establishments, although the relatively high prices can be a drawback. Even in Sinsa-dong, an area known for its expensive and upscale dining options, you can find a reasonably priced traditional Korean restaurant. “Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Traditional Korean Restaurant, ...
McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It has become synonymous with fast-food burgers and, along with Coca-Cola and Apple, symbolizes American capitalism and globalization, making it a trademark of world trade. With its global presence, McDonald’s wields immense influence on the world economy to the extent of creating the concept of the “Big ...
KakaoTalk has become an integral part of everyday life to the extent that it’s hard to imagine life without it. Building on the success of KakaoTalk, the Kakao Group has developed and sells character products based on the emoticons used in KakaoTalk. One can find these products at the ‘KAKAO FRIENDS’ store. “Seoul COEX: KAKAO FRIENDS” KAKAO FRIENDS stores can ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first branch near Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Thanks to this, Starbucks can be found all over South Korea. It’s now almost as easy to find as convenience ...
In the Jamsil area, you’ll find many buildings and stores related to Lotte, to the extent that it feels like a city of Lotte. Starting from Jamsil Station, to the west, you can find brands like Lotte World, Lotte Department Store, and Lotte Hi-Mart. To the east, you can explore brands like Lotte Avenue, Lotte World Tower, Lotte World Mall, ...
There are various places where you can purchase Apple products. One of the most prominent options is to visit an official Apple Store, which can be found in areas like Garosu, Yeouido, Myeongdong, and Jamsil in Seoul. In addition, there are various authorized reseller stores, and ‘Willys’ is one of the well-known reseller stores. At the Lotte Department Store Gangnam ...
There are several places where you can purchase Apple products. One of the most prominent options is visiting an official Apple Store, which can be found in areas like Garosu, Yeouido, Myeongdong, and Jamsil in Seoul. Additionally, there are various authorized reseller stores. In the past, finding Apple products in department stores was not easy. However, now it has become ...
E-Mart and Electromart are large-scale supermarkets operated by the Shinsegae Group. They marked the beginning of large-scale distribution stores in South Korea when the first store, Changdong Branch, was opened in Changdong, Dobong-gu, Seoul on November 12, 1993. Now, these marts can be found throughout the country. At Wangsimni Station in Seoul, within the Enter Six building, you can find ...
Wangsimni Station, where the Suin-Bundang Line, Subway Line 2, and Line 5 intersect, offers various commercial facilities. You can find large-scale shopping malls like Enter Six, as well as major supermarkets like E-Mart and Electro Mart, along with numerous small and large shops scattered throughout the area. One essential feature of these large shopping malls is the presence of a ...
The Gwanghwamun area can be considered one of Seoul’s representative office-dense areas. Thanks to this, you can find various cafes scattered around to cater to the demand of office workers. From large franchise cafes to small and medium-sized cafes, you can find them in the Gwanghwamun area. Among them, “Coffee and Co.” is a small and medium-sized cafe operated by ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find a variety of restaurants. Given that it’s a place with many office workers, you can find numerous restaurants to cater to their needs. Generally, in the Gwanghwamun area, you’ll find a concentration of restaurants in the underground shopping areas of large buildings. Notable examples include Doryeom Building and Royal Building. However, ...
Sinchon is one of the notable areas for change in Seoul. Although Sinchon has become relatively quieter as the commercial district has shifted towards the Hongdae area, it still stands as a representative university district, with prestigious institutions like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Sogang University gathered around Sinchon Rotary. At the heart of Sinchon Rotary lies “Hyundai Department ...