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Having transformed into a global corporation, Starbucks has become a readily accessible cafe in various locations throughout South Korea. It has become one of the most popular cafes easily found in major areas. Near Seoul National University Entrance, you can find three Starbucks locations. Right in front of Exit 5 of Seoul National University Station, you’ll find the “Seoul National ...

Since opening its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University on July 27, 1999, Starbucks has landed in Korea. In the early days, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square, it boasts the highest number of Starbucks stores, ...

In July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea, opening its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Thanks to this, Starbucks has become the most commonly seen cafe in our country, and you can find Starbucks ...

After exploring the main attractions of Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Waterside Village on Lantau Island, I boarded the free bus provided at Ngong Ping Village to return to Tung Chung Station. (Since the cable car was undergoing renovations and not operational, they were temporarily providing free bus service.) Although taking the bus back to Tung Chung Station took ...

The term “Bing Sutt” refers to cafes that were popular in 1950s and 1960s Hong Kong. In Cantonese, it’s written as “Bing Sutt” (冰室). Bing Sutt’s distinctive features include vintage furniture, small-tiled floors, ceiling fans, and foldable chairs. These cafes originated from tea houses that served simple snacks and beverages. While these nostalgic spaces have disappeared over time, in Hong ...

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 high prices of coffee compared to regular meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. In the bustling area of Daehangno, known for its numerous small theaters, ...

Starbucks is a global franchise specializing in coffee. Especially in Seoul, South Korea, Starbucks can be found everywhere, making it as easily accessible as convenience stores. This time, we happened to find a Starbucks near Yongsan Station. Naturally, you can find Starbucks near Yongsan Station as well. The place we visited this time is “Starbucks SinYongsan Station.” “Seoul Yongsan: Starbucks ...

On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University. In the early days, there was controversy over the expensive coffee compared to the cost of a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Intersection, it boasts the highest ...

While there are several Starbucks locations along the Han River, there’s only one Starbucks that floats on the river itself. The Starbucks ‘Seoul Wave Art Center Branch’ in Jamwon-dong, Seoul, is one of the very few Starbucks in South Korea that is situated on water. “Starbucks Floating on the Han River, Seoul Wave Art Center Branch” The Starbucks Seoul Wave ...

On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea with its first branch near Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Thanks to this, Starbucks can be found all over South Korea. It’s now almost as easy to find as convenience ...

The area around Beomgye Station and Pyeongchon Station in Anyang is a place where large commercial areas have taken root. It can be considered a representative jar-shaped commercial area, with an apartment complex on both sides and a central area set up as a shopping street. “Starbucks Pyeongchon Station Intersection R Branch” I had occasion to visit Pyeongchon after a ...

At Star City in Konkuk University, you can find various stores such as Lotte Department Store and E-Mart all in one place. Not only large shopping malls, but also a variety of smaller stores can be found here. You can also find Starbucks in various locations within Star City, including right in front of the entrance to E-Mart on the ...