In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, various public installation sculptures can be found, including the well-known “Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin” and “Statue of King Sejong the Great” located in Gwanghwamun Square. Other public sculptures are also scattered throughout the area. Behind the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Gwanghwamun, a small park houses several public sculptures, including the ...
Recently, “K-POP” has gained global popularity. Through “BTS,” Korean music has left a lasting impression on people worldwide, and various Korean dramas and movies have secured top spots in Netflix’s popularity rankings. As a result, South Korea is steadily establishing itself as a powerhouse in culture and content. Thanks to this Hallyu wave, the demand from foreign students wanting to ...
Twosome Place is a coffee chain in South Korea launched by CJ Group. After its launch by CJ Group, it was sold to Anchor Equity Partners, a Hong Kong-based private equity fund. In 2021, it was fully acquired by the U.S. company Caribou Coffee Group. Twosome Place sets itself apart from other cafe brands with the slogan “Dessert Cafe,” focusing ...
The area around Gwanghwamun in Seoul can be considered one of the representative office-dense areas in Seoul. As a result, during lunchtime, you can see numerous office workers having their meals. To meet this demand, you can find various restaurants in the underground shopping areas of each building. “Gwanghwamun Daewoo Building Underground Mall, Happy Dining Table” In the Daewoo Building ...
In the vicinity of Gwanghwamun in Seoul, you can find various cafes, big and small. From large franchise cafes like Starbucks and Hollys Coffee to mid-range brands like Ediya, and even small, independently-run cafes with unique charm, you can discover a diverse range of cafes in the Gwanghwamun area. “Seoul Gyeongbokgung Station Cafe: Made in Seochon” Located right in front ...
Starbucks has become a cafe easily found in major cities around the world. In Korea, there was controversy following the opening of the first store in Ihwa Women’s University, with some calling it the “Fermented Soybean Paste Girl.” However, now it has become a cafe as easily accessible as convenience stores. In Yeonhui-dong, you can find two Starbucks stores. One ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of restaurants. Gwanghwamun is known as one of Seoul’s prominent office-dense areas, and you can see a plethora of restaurants in the underground shopping areas of major buildings. Especially in the underground area of Doryeom Building, you’ll find a diverse array of restaurants. On days when you’re unsure of what to ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find cafes of all sizes. From large franchises like Starbucks to mid-range options like Ediya Coffee and lower-cost brands like Baekdabang and Maan Coffee, they can all be found in one place. But that’s not all; in the narrow alleys around Gwanghwamun and Insadong, you can also discover small independently-run cafes. This makes Gwanghwamun ...
In the area of Bukchon Village or Samcheong-dong in Seoul, you can find various galleries. Bukchon Village is an area located between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, where many high-ranking officials have lived since ancient times. Currently, it has become famous as a “Hanok Village,” and starting with the “Bukchon 8 Scenic Views,” it has become a must-visit attraction in Seoul ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul can be considered a representative office-dense district. As lunchtime approaches, you can see numerous office workers heading to restaurants for their meals. In the underground shopping malls of major buildings in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various restaurants. Even in the underground mall of the building with the KB Kookmin Bank Gwanghwamun Branch, you ...
South Korea can proudly be called the Mecca of E-Sports, as it has consistently achieved impressive results in international gaming competitions. From StarCraft to Warcraft 3, and now with League of Legends (LoL), South Korea has always excelled in popular gaming genres. Thanks to this, South Korea is seen by foreigners as a nation skilled in gaming. In line with ...
Bonjuk is a prominent franchise that comes to mind when you think of “juk” (rice porridge). It became a well-known brand through product placement in the popular drama “Boys Over Flowers.” The name “Bonjuk” is derived from the principle of putting sincerity into fresh natural ingredients. It signifies creating porridge by cherishing and nurturing the basics, believing that happiness and ...