In Hong Kong, you can find a high-speed railway connecting the airport and the city center. It’s similar to the airport railway that connects Incheon Airport and downtown Seoul in South Korea, and it’s called the “AEL,” short for “Airport Express Line.” “AEL with 4 Stations” The Hong Kong Airport Express Line, known as AEL, has four stations: Hong Kong ...
When the song “Gangnam Style” by the South Korean singer PSY was released in 2012, it gained worldwide popularity. Despite not being in English, it became a song that brought a second heyday to PSY. At that time, the song spread worldwide through YouTube, and the music video for “Gangnam Style” quickly racked up an enormous number of views. The ...
E-Mart and Electromart are large-scale supermarkets operated by the Shinsegae Group. They marked the beginning of large-scale distribution stores in South Korea when the first store, Changdong Branch, was opened in Changdong, Dobong-gu, Seoul on November 12, 1993. Now, these marts can be found throughout the country. At Wangsimni Station in Seoul, within the Enter Six building, you can find ...
Enter Six is a domestically-based medium-sized fashion mall. Established on December 31, 1994, it currently operates around 8 branches nationwide. The brand name originates from the concept of incorporating an imaginary sixth sense, which complements the basic human senses of sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell. You can find “Enter Six” at Wangsimni Station in Seoul, which is designed with ...
Wangsimni Station, where the Suin-Bundang Line, Subway Line 2, and Line 5 intersect, offers various commercial facilities. You can find large-scale shopping malls like Enter Six, as well as major supermarkets like E-Mart and Electro Mart, along with numerous small and large shops scattered throughout the area. One essential feature of these large shopping malls is the presence of a ...
In front of Exit 5 of Naebang Station, you can find the large franchise cafe “Twosome Place.” In the past, there used to be Coffine Gurunaru, and at one point, there was also a seolleongtang (ox bone soup) restaurant. Currently, “Twosome Place” has taken its place. The building is a two-story structure, housing a large cafe. “Seoul Naebang Station Cafe, ...
Youngpoong Bookstore is a large-scale bookstore that can be found throughout South Korea, alongside Kyobo Book Centre. Currently, Kyobo Book Centre holds the top spot among domestic bookstores, with Youngpoong Bookstore closely following in pursuit. As a result, Youngpoong Bookstore’s main branch is also conveniently located near Kyobo Book Centre’s main branch in Gwanghwamun Square. “Seoul Jonggak Station Bookstore, Youngpoong ...
Apgujeong Hyundai Apartment is a place well-known for its prominence in the real estate market. It’s considered an icon of the Gangnam real estate due to its proximity to Gangnam and its closeness to the Han River. As it’s an area frequented by many, it’s only natural to find a branch of the global franchise coffee company, Starbucks, here. “Seoul ...
Neungrado is a restaurant that specializes in “Pyeongyang cold noodles.” They reinterpret the traditional mildly flavored Pyeongyang cold noodles in a modern style, adding a unique and rich broth, which has gained popularity. You can find the original Neungrado location near Seopangyo, and they have expanded their business as a franchise, making it accessible in several locations. I recently visited ...
In Seoul Yongsan Station, you can find the complex shopping mall called I’Park Mall. It is adjacent to Yongsan Station and has a total floor area of 330,000 square meters, consisting of three underground floors and nine above-ground floors. Each floor is divided into Fashion Park, Living Park, Taste Park, The Center, and various shops are located throughout. Restaurants and ...
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, along with Coca-Cola and Apple. McDonald’s, which has expanded worldwide, has such a significant impact on the global economy that it created the concept of the “Big Mac Index” to ...
Near Onsu Station in Seoul, there is a humble yet renowned BBQ restaurant called “Ubang Jeongyuk Sikdang.” It’s a place that’s quite well-known among many people. The restaurant is located a bit away from Onsu Station. After exiting from Onsu Station’s exit 5, if you go up towards the residential area, you’ll find this restaurant in a quiet residential neighborhood ...