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Bukchon Handmade Dumplings is a franchise establishment in South Korea operated by Bukchon People Co., Ltd. The restaurant specializes in selling dumplings and cold noodles. You can find their stores all over South Korea, including at Konkuk University Star City. “Star City B1 Restaurant Section, Bukchon Handmade Dumplings” Bukchon Handmade Dumplings Star City branch is located on the B1 floor ...

The area in front of Hongik University in Seoul has become one of the representative bustling districts in the city. In the past, it was known for its unique small shops operated by young artists, creating a distinctive atmosphere. With the easy accessibility from Yongsan, where there used to be a US military base, “club culture” thrived, making the area ...

At Star City in Konkuk University, you can find various stores such as Lotte Department Store and E-Mart all in one place. Not only large shopping malls, but also a variety of smaller stores can be found here. You can also find Starbucks in various locations within Star City, including right in front of the entrance to E-Mart on the ...

In Yeouido, Seoul, you can find the “Seoul International Finance Center,” a building named “IFC SEOUL.” In English, it is known as the “International Finance Centre Seoul.” The IFC complex consists of four buildings: One IFC, Two IFC, Three IFC, and Conrad Seoul Hotel. IFC is an abbreviation for International Finance Center, serving as an international business district and shopping ...

McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food hamburgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. With a global presence, McDonald’s has had a tremendous impact on the world economy to the extent of creating the concept of the “Big Mac Index,” which ...

Kyobo Bookstore is the largest bookstore in South Korea, offering a wide range of domestic and foreign books. It currently operates both online and offline stores, making it the largest bookstore in terms of scale in South Korea. You can find Kyobo Bookstore in major cities, including Seoul. In Seoul, it can be found not only at the main Gwanghwamun ...

The Sindorim area in Seoul can be considered the central hub of the southwestern part of the city, where many people gather. It’s known for being a bustling subway station where Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 2 intersect. Near Sindorim Station, you can find the landmark building of Sindorim, “D-Cube City,” which houses a complex of residential and commercial ...

In front of Exit 5 of Naebang Station, you can find the large franchise cafe “Twosome Place.” In the past, there used to be Coffine Gurunaru, and at one point, there was also a seolleongtang (ox bone soup) restaurant. Currently, “Twosome Place” has taken its place. The building is a two-story structure, housing a large cafe. “Seoul Naebang Station Cafe, ...

Behind Exit 3 of Bangbae Station on Line 2 of the subway, you’ll find “Bangbae-dong Food Alley.” As the name suggests, this area is lined with various restaurants and cafes. The place I visited this time is a restaurant called “Sunhwa’s Unlimited Refills,” where you can literally have an endless supply of “meat.” “Bangbae-dong All-You-Can-Eat Meat Restaurant: Sunhwa’s Unlimited Refills” ...

Around Gwanghwamun and City Hall in Seoul, you can find a variety of restaurants. The Gwanghwamun and City Hall area is not only a representative office-dense area of Seoul but also a prominent tourist destination, as it is home to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Deoksugung Palace. It’s a place where office workers and tourists mix, and you can find restaurants, cafes, ...

Compared to the past, purchasing Apple products in South Korea has become much more convenient. Now, you can find offline stores selling “Apple products” through various resellers like Apple Store, Frisbee, Aishap, and A Store. Furthermore, in the past, it wasn’t easy to find stores selling “Apple” products in department stores. However, at some point, you could also find Apple ...

Youngpoong Bookstore is a large-scale bookstore that can be found throughout South Korea, alongside Kyobo Book Centre. Currently, Kyobo Book Centre holds the top spot among domestic bookstores, with Youngpoong Bookstore closely following in pursuit. As a result, Youngpoong Bookstore’s main branch is also conveniently located near Kyobo Book Centre’s main branch in Gwanghwamun Square. “Seoul Jonggak Station Bookstore, Youngpoong ...