Near Sadang Station, you can find a building called Pastel City. This commercial facility houses various shops. You can discover Youngpoong Bookstore in the basement, and from the 1st floor and above, a variety of restaurants are available. You can access the building directly through Sadang Station via exits 9, 10, 11, and 12. If you walk toward exits 9 ...
The area around Sadang Station can be considered a hub of transportation in southern Seoul. Due to this, it’s always bustling with people navigating through congested roads. Naturally, a thriving business district has emerged, featuring clusters of restaurants and various cafes around Sadang Station. Particularly, franchises like Starbucks can be found in three locations near the station, and Tom N ...
The area around Sadang Station can be considered a hub of transportation in southern Seoul. Due to this, it’s always bustling with people navigating through congested roads. Naturally, a thriving business district has emerged, featuring clusters of restaurants and a variety of cafes around Sadang Station. Exploring the alley behind Exit 10 of Sadang Station reveals a diverse range of ...
In July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first store opening in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially sparking controversy due to coffee prices higher than a meal, Starbucks has now firmly established its presence in South Korea. It has evolved into a global company, following in the footsteps of McDonald’s, creating a new global index, the ...
Bosingak Pavilion, also known as Jonggak, is a pavilion located in Jongno, Seoul. It is situated very close to Jonggak Station on Seoul Subway Line 1. The name “Jonggak” was adopted for the Jonggak Station, which was constructed at Jongno 1-ga intersection when Subway Line 1 opened, inspired by this pavilion. Notably, Bosingak is well-known for the “Jeya’s Bell Ringing” ...
Seochon Village, located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, offers a distinct charm compared to the neighboring traditional hanok village of Bukchon, which is famous for its renovated hanoks. While Bukchon Hanok Village is known for its scenic views of renovated hanoks, Seochon Village is renowned for its mixed landscape, where traditional and modern houses coexist. It’s a place where tradition and ...
In Seoul, on the west side of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seochon Village, you can find many shops offering unique foods. Especially at “Sejong Village Food Culture Street,” there are numerous restaurants selling various traditional, foreign, and fusion dishes. “Seoul Seochon Village, Hong Kong Bread Thai Coffee” In Seochon Village, at the end of Sejong Village Food Culture Street, you can ...
In the vicinity of Gyeongbokgung, the primary royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, and its surrounding area, various museums can be explored. Within Gyeongbokgung itself, you’ll find two museums: the National Folk Museum and the National Palace Museum of Korea. The National Palace Museum of Korea is located west of Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung, and is adjacent to ...
In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, various museums can be found. Towards the southeast of Gwanghwamun, you’ll discover the “National Museum of Korean History.” The National Museum of Korean History is dedicated to unraveling the history of modern and contemporary Korea. While it touches on some aspects of earlier history, its primary focus is on modern and contemporary history. “Preserving ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense region, attracting numerous professionals. It’s a place where you can find various restaurants and cafes to meet the demand of these office workers. In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find large franchise cafes like Starbucks, as well as mid-range and affordable cafe brands like Paik’s Coffee. Additionally, there are independently operated ...
It used to be easy to find arcades everywhere, but nowadays, locating an arcade is not as simple. With the declining popularity of arcades, finding a large-scale arcade has become challenging, and existing arcades have been gradually closing down. However, there’s still an arcade operating unexpectedly within the COEX building in Gangnam, known as “Fun City.” “Seoul Gangnam COEX Arcade ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks made its debut in South Korea with the opening of its first store near Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to the coffee being more expensive than a regular meal. However, Starbucks has now firmly established its presence in South Korea. It has evolved into a global company following in the footsteps of ...