Starbucks has now become a cafe easily found in major cities around the world. In Korea, after the first branch opened in Ewha Womans University, there was controversy surrounding the term “Doenjang Nyeo” (a term referring to a woman who enjoys fermented soybean paste stew), but now it has become a cafe as easily accessible as convenience stores. You can ...
In Seoul’s Yeonhui-dong, there is a well site known through oral tradition as “Jang Hee-bin Well.” If you head northwest from Yeonhui Intersection, you’ll find this place, which is known as the “Jang Hee-bin Well Site.” “Jang Hee-bin Well Site Passed Down Through Oral Tradition” The area of the Jang Hee-bin Well Site was historically known as the courtyard in ...
Yeonhui-dong in Seoul has recently gained popularity among the MZ generation. As Yeonnam-dong rose to prominence, Yeonhui-dong, an original neighborhood with a similar vibe close to Yeonnam-dong, also garnered attention. In fact, Yeonnam-dong is often referred to as the southern extension of Yeonhui-dong, hence the name “Yeonnam.” In that sense, Yeonhui-dong can be seen as the original neighborhood that embodies ...
Nowadays, you can find gimbap restaurants with the name “Yeonhui Gimbap” all over Seoul. It has transformed into a franchise where you can experience the same taste in various locations. The original and main branch of Yeonhui Gimbap can be found in Yeonhui-dong. It operates in a very small space and can be found in an alley behind the “Saruga ...
Starbucks has become a cafe easily found in major cities around the world. In Korea, there was controversy following the opening of the first store in Ihwa Women’s University, with some calling it the “Fermented Soybean Paste Girl.” However, now it has become a cafe as easily accessible as convenience stores. In Yeonhui-dong, you can find two Starbucks stores. One ...