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Jeongdong-gil is a street that stretches from the former West Gate (Donuimun) Square at Jeongdong Intersection to the rotary in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church. It exudes an old-fashioned charm while allowing you to experience a modern urban atmosphere at the same time, making it a delightful place for a leisurely stroll. At the starting point or the end ...

Yeonnam-dong is a neighborhood located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. In the past, it was part of Yeonhui-dong, but in 1975, it was incorporated into Mapo-gu and became Yeonnam-dong, which means “south of Yeonhui-dong.” Yeonnam-dong used to be a residential area for the local residents, but at some point, it suddenly started gaining attention. “Close to Hongdae, Connected to the Gyeongui Line ...

In the Gwanghwamun area, a representative office-dense region in Seoul, you can find various restaurants. However, most of these restaurants are located in the underground arcade shopping centers of buildings, making it somewhat challenging to casually stroll around and find them. Gulbat is also located in the underground arcade shopping center, specifically in the basement of the Kyunghui Palace Morning ...

In Seochon Village, located to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, you can easily find small, charming shops. Of course, you can also find larger restaurants like the famous “Tosokchon Samgyetang” that operate on a larger scale. If you walk a bit further northwest from the alley of “Tosokchon Samgyetang” in Seochon Village, you’ll come across a restaurant called “Chebu-dong Handmade ...

Seochon Village is home to hidden small shops, making it a neighborhood where strolling through the alleyways is enjoyable. “Sul Hwadeok Bread,” located in an alley of Seochon Village, is a small shop that sells traditional hotteok. It’s a well-known spot for those who frequent Seochon Village, as it even appeared on a past broadcast called “Tasty Road.” One difference ...

The Bukchon Cultural Center in Seoul serves as a place to promote the history and value of Bukchon, as well as our traditional culture, while conveying the significance of Bukchon and Korea’s traditional residential culture. Opened in October 2002 to convey the meaning of Bukchon to residents and domestic and international visitors, it offers programs for enjoying traditional culture. “Bukchon ...

Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, stands as a representative Hanok village and a prominent tourist attraction in Seoul. In order to restore and preserve Bukchon Hanok Village, the city of Seoul initiated the ‘Bukchon Cultivation Project’ in the early 2000s. As part of this program, the city of Seoul acquired and operates public ...

In Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, various traditional crafts experiences are offered. The place for these experiences is the ‘Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center,’ which operates weekly and provides different programs based on the day of the week. “Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center” The Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center is located around the ...

Bukchon Hanok Village is one of Seoul’s representative attractions, boasting a fascinating atmosphere where past and present landscapes are harmoniously blended. It is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, and was a neighborhood where many high-ranking officials resided during the Joseon Dynasty. After enjoying the most famous Gahoe-dong 31-gil among the “Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon,” if you walk ...

In the area around Gwanghwamun Station, you can find various restaurants. Especially during lunchtime, you can witness many office workers from the Gwanghwamun area coming out to have their meals. In the underground shopping area of various buildings in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various restaurants. Even in the underground floor 1 of the Officia Building, you can see ...

Near Gwanghwamun Saemunan Church, there is a building that houses the “Naeil Sinmun” (Tomorrow’s News) office. On the first floor of the same building, you’ll find a cafe called “Cafe Gather.” “Cafe Gather: Elegance in Atmosphere” Cafe Gather exudes an overall elegant atmosphere. It’s not a place for simply enjoying an inexpensive cup of tea, nor is it a cafe ...

Billy Angel is a cake and dessert specialty brand. In 2022, Billy Angel celebrated its 10th anniversary with a complete rebranding. Through this rebranding, they introduced a new logo, watermark, main color, and philosophy. To mark this rebranding, the existing Billy Angel located in the Gwanghwamun Officia Building was transformed into “Billy Angel Select.” “Gwanghwamun Officia Building, Billy Angel Select” ...