Orchard Road, known as Asia’s largest shopping street, lives up to its nickname with a variety of shopping malls. While exploring several malls on Orchard Road, I decided to take a look at a shopping mall called “Orchard Central.” By the way, in this mall, you can also find the library inside called “Library@Orchard.” “Orchard Central, Figure Shop on the ...
Just like in South Korea, 24-hour convenience stores are easily found in Singapore. In addition to familiar stores like “7-Eleven,” there are local convenience stores unique to Singapore. “Cheers, Established Since 1998” Cheers, a convenience store, opened its doors in 1998, introducing 24-hour operations. Since then, it has steadily expanded, growing into a convenience store chain with 160 locations. Now, ...
“Hangang Ramyeon” refers to ramen that is prepared by placing instant ramen in a specially designed container, adding hot water, and using a ramen-cooking machine to cook it. It was common to see people enjoying ramen prepared this way at convenience stores along the Han River, and it even became a trend when celebrities were shown trying Hangang Ramyeon on ...
After completing the departure procedures and baggage check at Hong Kong Airport, I finally gained access to the duty-free area. My journey was gradually approaching its final stages. For my return flight on this trip, I also used Asiana Airlines. Asiana Airlines operates at Hong Kong Airport Terminal 1. “Duty-Free Shops at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1” After completing ...
Even without entering the duty-free area at Hong Kong Airport, you can find various shops. Among them, one store that left a lasting impression was “Homeless.” Just by the name, it might sound like it has something to do with homelessness, but it’s entirely unrelated to actual homelessness. “Concept Store, Homeless” Homeless is a concept store that was established in ...
While in South Korea, “KakaoTalk” reigns as the nation’s messenger app of choice, overseas, many opt for “Line.” Line, too, was developed by a Korean company, but due to the dominance of KakaoTalk within Korea, Line initially struggled to secure a user base and even faced the possibility of being discontinued. However, a surge in international users, particularly in Japan ...
The area in front of Hongik University in Seoul is often referred to as the “street of youth,” a fitting nickname. It is a place frequented by many young people and is known for its trend-sensitive atmosphere, with a variety of individuals and shops showcasing their unique personalities. Thanks to this, you can find many shops with strong individuality in ...
In the Samsung Electronics building, adjacent to exits 7 and 8 of Gangnam Station in Seoul, you can find an exhibition space called “Samsung Delight.” It can be described as a kind of product museum where you can appreciate various products from Samsung Electronics. It serves as both a product museum and an experiential showroom, allowing visitors to explore a ...
KakaoTalk has become an integral part of everyday life to the extent that it’s hard to imagine life without it. Building on the success of KakaoTalk, the Kakao Group has developed and sells character products based on the emoticons used in KakaoTalk. One can find these products at the ‘KAKAO FRIENDS’ store. “Seoul COEX: KAKAO FRIENDS” KAKAO FRIENDS stores can ...
There are various places where you can purchase Apple products. One of the most prominent options is to visit an official Apple Store, which can be found in areas like Garosu, Yeouido, Myeongdong, and Jamsil in Seoul. In addition, there are various authorized reseller stores, and ‘Willys’ is one of the well-known reseller stores. At the Lotte Department Store Gangnam ...
There are several places where you can purchase Apple products. One of the most prominent options is visiting an official Apple Store, which can be found in areas like Garosu, Yeouido, Myeongdong, and Jamsil in Seoul. Additionally, there are various authorized reseller stores. In the past, finding Apple products in department stores was not easy. However, now it has become ...
Costco is a large discount warehouse store originally from the United States, and it can also be found in South Korea. What sets it apart from other supermarkets is its warehouse-style operation, allowing customers to purchase products in bulk, and it operates on a membership basis. Costco operates 796 stores worldwide, and in South Korea, there are 16 locations. “Incheon ...