On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea by opening its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than a regular meal, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square, it boasts the highest number of Starbucks ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea by opening its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than a meal, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. Becoming a global company following McDonald’s, Starbucks created a new global index, the Starbucks Index, following ...
In recent times, there’s a domestic coffee brand challenging the dominance of Starbucks. It’s the franchise coffee shop named Banapresso, rapidly expanding, particularly in the heart of Seoul, especially around Gangnam. Banapresso, established in 2018, is a low-cost, large-capacity coffee specialist. Despite being a budget-friendly coffee shop, it has garnered significant popularity due to its resemblance to a regular coffee ...
Located near the densely populated university area, Seoul Sinchon offers relatively inexpensive dining options compared to other bustling districts. Given that it’s a gathering place for students who might have lighter wallets, there’s an atmosphere of discovering reasonably priced restaurants catering to their needs. One such place in Sinchon is ‘Dokripmun Seolleongtang,’ providing meals at affordable prices without breaking the ...
Sinchon in Seoul is one of the city’s representative bustling areas. Particularly known as a hub for university culture, it gathers prestigious institutions like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, Hongik University, and Sogang University in close proximity. Sinchon Intersection is a street located at the heart of these universities, directly connected to Sinchon Station on Line 2 of the subway. ...
The Sinchon area in Seoul is one of the city’s representative bustling districts. Centered around Sinchon Crossroad, it has been a place where culture has flourished, especially given its proximity to major universities in South Korea, including Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, Sogang University, and Hongik University. Sinchon and Hongdae are also well-known for being frequented by various musicians. In ...
In the heart of Seoul’s Yonsei University, you can find modern architectural gems – Underwood Hall, Steinsson Hall, and Appenzeller Hall. These buildings are designated as national treasures. Located at the core of Yonsei University, if you enter through the main gate and continue straight along Baekyang-ro, you will eventually arrive at this spot. These three buildings are arranged in ...
Sulbing is a franchise originating from Busan, South Korea. Established in 2013, it positions itself as a “Korean Dessert Cafe”. Its main menu items are red bean shaved ice (patbingsu) and injeolmi, offering dishes not typically found in traditional cafes. Within a year, it expanded to over 400 franchise locations, marking its success. Sulbing has become a well-known franchise cafe, ...
The Sinchon area in Seoul is a prominent landmark representing the university district. It’s centered around Sinchon Station and is home to major universities like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Sogang University. Because of this, you’ll find a lot of young students and individuals in the Sinchon area. While it might seem unlikely to find an observatory where you ...
In the Sinchon area, one of Seoul’s representative university districts, you can explore hidden places throughout. Even near the Gyeongui Line Sinchon Station, you can discover unique spots that are not well-known. “Seoul Sinchon Mural Tunnel, Rabbit Hole” To the west of Gyeongui Line Sinchon Station, you’ll find a small tunnel. It’s a very tiny tunnel located under the Gyeongui ...
Sinchon is one of the notable areas for change in Seoul. Although Sinchon has become relatively quieter as the commercial district has shifted towards the Hongdae area, it still stands as a representative university district, with prestigious institutions like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Sogang University gathered around Sinchon Rotary. At the heart of Sinchon Rotary lies “Hyundai Department ...
Arc & Book is a new type of urban cultural space that combines books with lifestyle. Based on four themes: ‘Daily, Weekend, Style, Inspiration’, it meticulously selects and displays books and products, offering visitors a diverse lifestyle. The signature feature of ‘Arc & Book’ is its arch-shaped interior structure. The arch, which creates space even with heavy materials defying gravity, ...