In the Osaka Namba area, particularly right in front of the entrance to “Doguyasuji Shopping Street,” you can find an unusual building. As you stroll down the street, you’ll notice people holding signboards, enticing passersby – reminiscent of the lively atmosphere around HyeHwa Station near Daehakro in Seoul, South Korea. This place is, in fact, a significant location in Japanese ...
The rumor goes that couples who walk along Deoksugung Stone Wall Road end up parting ways, and this road is part of Jeongdong-gil. Stretching from the road adjacent to Deoksugung’s Daehanmun Gate to Seodaemun, this is Jeongdong-gil. Jeongdong-gil also holds historical significance at the core of Seoul’s history. Going back to the Joseon era, it was the location of the ...
Located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, COEX (Convention and Exhibition Center) is the English name for Korea’s comprehensive exhibition venue. Technically, the venue itself is called COEX, but the entire facility, including COEX Mall and other amenities like hotels, is collectively referred to as the Korea International Trade Center. However, it is commonly known as COEX. At Seoul COEX, you can find ...
In Jeongdongjin, not far from the well-known Jeongdongjin Hourglass Park, you can find a unique cultural space. Nestled on one side of a street filled with seafood restaurants, this independent bookstore also serves as a small cinema, and it goes by the name “East Cine.” “A Small Cafe, a Small Cinema, a Small Bookstore, a Small Accommodation? East Cine” Defining ...