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, ...
Kim Ga Ne is a franchise restaurant specializing in “gimbap” (seaweed rice rolls). In the past, inexpensive gimbap restaurants like Gimbap Heaven were common, but at some point, they became less prevalent. Instead, slightly more upscale gimbap restaurants like “Kim Ga Ne” and “Barda Kim Seonsaeng” gained popularity for their higher quality offerings. You can also find “Kim Ga Ne” ...
McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food hamburgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. McDonald’s, which has expanded worldwide, has had such a tremendous impact on the global economy that it created the concept of the “Big Mac Index,” which calculates ...
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 ...
Sinchon is one of Seoul’s prominent commercial districts. While it may have relinquished its status as the top commercial district in Seoul to Hongdae, which is right next door, Sinchon still exerts its influence as the hub of university campuses like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Sogang University. “Seoul Sinchon, Home-style Restaurant, Hyungje Sikdang” Given that Sinchon is a ...
In the youthful streets of Sinchon, where the universities in Seoul gather, there is a place that is small but reminiscent of Hong Kong. It’s the outdoor escalator. It bears a resemblance to Hong Kong’s famous “Mid-Levels Escalator,” although it naturally falls short in length compared to Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels Escalator. However, the atmosphere is quite similar. “Escalator Leading to ...