Yongsan, in the past, was famous as a place for electronics shopping, but it also gained a notorious reputation. It was known for merchants called “Yongpali,” who sometimes pressured customers to buy unnecessary items and sold goods at high prices. It earned the reputation of being the largest electronics market in Korea, along with its notorious image. With the advent ...
Starbucks has now become a cafe easily found in major cities around the world. In Korea, after the first branch opened in Ewha Womans University, there was controversy surrounding the term “Doenjang Nyeo” (a term referring to a woman who enjoys fermented soybean paste stew), but now it has become a cafe as easily accessible as convenience stores. You can ...
The area around Gwanghwamun in Seoul is a representative densely populated office district. During lunchtime, you can see numerous office workers in this area. To meet the demand of these office workers, you can find various restaurants in the underground shopping arcades of major buildings. In the underground shopping arcade of Doryeom Building, which is located west of Gwanghwamun Square, ...
Aladdin Used Bookstore, the first offline large-scale secondhand bookstore in Korea, opened on September 11, 2011, in Jongno 2-ga. Following the positive response to the first branch, the chain continued to expand and now operates 46 stores domestically and one internationally. Aladdin Used Bookstore successfully departed from the traditional image associated with used bookstores, which often carried a worn-out appearance. ...
When spring arrives, various flowers bloom. Among them, cherry blossoms are the most famous. When the cherry blossoms bloom, it’s often covered in the news, and many people go out to enjoy the sight. In reality, it would be more appropriate to say that people use the flowers as an excuse for a date rather than going out specifically to ...
At the Apple Store, there’s a session called “Today at Apple.” It’s a small, free seminar offered by Apple that covers topics like how to use Apple devices or sessions where you can create something using specific applications. When you visit the Apple Store, you can see sessions taking place in designated spaces. Especially at the Myeongdong Apple Store, being ...
The Seoul Records Center is an institution located within the Seoul Innovation Park in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. It was established on January 4, 2018, and opened to the public on May 15, 2019. Operating under the “Public Records Management Act” Article 11 and the “Local Autonomy Act” Article 1114, the Seoul Records Center is a local records management agency affiliated with ...
Codfish is one of the various names for pollock. It refers to partially dried pollock, which is typically seasoned and cooked. Thanks to its popularity, there are restaurants specializing solely in codfish dishes, catering to a dedicated fan base. “In Seoul’s Seochon Village, a Specialized Braised Codfish Restaurant: Golden Codfish” In Seoul’s Seochon Village, located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, there ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find various restaurants scattered throughout. Especially during lunch hours, when many office workers gather, it’s common to see people lining up at almost any restaurant. You can find restaurants in the underground shopping areas of major buildings around Gwanghwamun. While there aren’t a lot of restaurants in the underground shopping area of ...
Gwanghwamun D Tower is a building located to the east of Gwanghwamun Square. It opened as a mixed-use office space in October 2015. The building comprises commercial spaces from the 1st to the 5th floor, with office spaces separated from the 6th floor onwards. With an impressive exterior resembling stacked boxes, the D Tower stands as a landmark embellishing the ...
In the vicinity of Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, various public sculptures can be found throughout the area. These include statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin guarding Gwanghwamun Square, as well as statues depicting figures like a man and a woman engrossed in reading. Furthermore, across from the Seoul Museum of History, you can also find the iconic public sculpture of “Hammering ...
Located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seochon Village offers a distinct atmosphere compared to the nearby Bukchon Hanok Village. It is a notable destination in Seoul where traditional charm and modern influences coexist harmoniously. In Seochon Village, you can find the “Sejong Cultural Food Street,” where a variety of restaurants are clustered. Getting there is simple. Exit from Exit 2 of ...