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“Seoul Eunma Ggwabaegi” is a specialized brand for glutinous rice cakes. It operates as a franchise snack shop under Seoul Eunma Food. If you walk a little north from Gyeongbokgung Station, you can find the Seoul Eunma Ggwabaegi Gyeongbokgung Branch. Here, you can enjoy snacks like gwabaegi at reasonable prices. “Seoul Eunma Ggwabaegi Gyeongbokgung Branch” Seoul Eunma Ggwabaegi Gyeongbokgung Branch ...

In the area of Bukchon Village or Samcheong-dong in Seoul, you can find various galleries. Bukchon Village is an area located between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, where many high-ranking officials have lived since ancient times. Currently, it has become famous as a “Hanok Village,” and starting with the “Bukchon 8 Scenic Views,” it has become a must-visit attraction in Seoul ...

Central High School is a self-governing private boys’ high school located at the end of Gye-dong-gil in Bukchon Village. It was founded on June 20, 1908, and received accreditation as a self-governing private high school on July 14, 2009. With its establishment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it holds a rich history and tradition. It is a ...

In Seochon Village, located to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, you can easily find small, charming shops. Of course, you can also find larger restaurants like the famous “Tosokchon Samgyetang” that operate on a larger scale. If you walk a bit further northwest from the alley of “Tosokchon Samgyetang” in Seochon Village, you’ll come across a restaurant called “Chebu-dong Handmade ...

Seochon Village is home to hidden small shops, making it a neighborhood where strolling through the alleyways is enjoyable. “Sul Hwadeok Bread,” located in an alley of Seochon Village, is a small shop that sells traditional hotteok. It’s a well-known spot for those who frequent Seochon Village, as it even appeared on a past broadcast called “Tasty Road.” One difference ...

The Bukchon Cultural Center in Seoul serves as a place to promote the history and value of Bukchon, as well as our traditional culture, while conveying the significance of Bukchon and Korea’s traditional residential culture. Opened in October 2002 to convey the meaning of Bukchon to residents and domestic and international visitors, it offers programs for enjoying traditional culture. “Bukchon ...

Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, stands as a representative Hanok village and a prominent tourist attraction in Seoul. In order to restore and preserve Bukchon Hanok Village, the city of Seoul initiated the ‘Bukchon Cultivation Project’ in the early 2000s. As part of this program, the city of Seoul acquired and operates public ...

In Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, various traditional crafts experiences are offered. The place for these experiences is the ‘Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center,’ which operates weekly and provides different programs based on the day of the week. “Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center” The Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center is located around the ...

Bukchon Hanok Village is one of Seoul’s representative attractions, boasting a fascinating atmosphere where past and present landscapes are harmoniously blended. It is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, and was a neighborhood where many high-ranking officials resided during the Joseon Dynasty. After enjoying the most famous Gahoe-dong 31-gil among the “Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon,” if you walk ...

“Blooming Flowers, Rice” is a restaurant located in Insa-dong. It offers a clean and healthy meal using only eco-friendly organic ingredients for health-conscious modern individuals. From ingredients to interior design and attention to detail in every corner, you can feel the care put into this place. Operated directly by a disabled persons’ corporation, this restaurant receives supplies only from organic ...

Gye-dong Street is a small street located within the Bukchon Hanok Village. Situated in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the street takes its name from the administrative district of Gye-dong. It stretches from Yulgok-ro to the main gate of Jungang High School. Originally, this area used to be a waterway leading to Cheonggyecheon, but it disappeared when the Bukchon Hanok Village was established ...

In Bukchon Hanok Village, there are public hanok buildings that have been donated to the city of Seoul and are open to visitors. Baek In-je House is one such hanok, accessible to visitors as a public space. Thanks to this, it can be visited for free, allowing visitors to explore every corner of the hanok. Below is a description provided ...