Coffee Factory 103 is one of the prominent cafes you can find in Paju’s Heyri Art Village. Starting as a modest café, it soared to fame with its exceptional coffee, eventually constructing a three-story building, solidifying its status as one of the representative cafes in Heyri. Now, you can also explore Coffee Factory 103 in Seoul, including its Ichon branch. ...
In Seoul’s Yongsan district, you can discover the martyrs’ shrine managed by the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul. The current martyrs’ shrine houses a Catholic memorial cathedral built in the traditional Korean hanok style. Construction began in 1984, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after a three-year effort. “Site where Chosun-era Catholics were martyred by the ...
Dakgalbi, a dish famous in Chuncheon, can also be savored in the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. In Yongsan, you can find a restaurant named ‘Ogeunnae Dakgalbi,’ recognized for its culinary prowess to the extent of being featured in the 2018 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. Thanks to its popularity, you can find not only the original location but also ...
As you head a bit south from Seoul Yongsan Station, you’ll discover a place preserving picturesque views known as ‘Ddaeng Ddaeng Geori’ or ‘Clang Clang Alley.’ The name comes from the sound of the crossing gate coming down each time a train passes along the railway. Finding streets where a railway crosses in most areas of Seoul has become challenging. ...
You can find the National Hangeul Museum to the southeast of the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan. Established on the grounds of the National Museum of Korea, it opened its doors on October 9, 2014. While smaller in scale compared to the nearby National Museum of Korea, this museum has a charming atmosphere, focusing on organizing and exhibiting content ...
Situated in Yongsan, arguably the geographical center of Seoul, the National Museum of Korea was established in 1909. Although its origin dates back to the museum established by Emperor Sunjong, known as Jesil Museum, in 1909, the museum officially opened in its current location in 2005. It was relocated to a large building within the Yongsan Family Park, which was ...
Yongsan IPark Mall is a shopping mall operated by HDC Group. It is a complex facility that combines shopping, convenience facilities, and stores in one place, with a total floor area of 240,110 square meters, making it larger than the 119,000 square meters of COEX. It consists of 3 basement floors and 9 above-ground floors, and houses CGV, Youngpoong Bookstore, ...
Paris Baguette is the largest domestic bakery franchise operated under the “SPC Group” conglomerate. It started as Paris Croissant in 1986 and grew further when it adopted the name Paris Baguette in 1988. Currently, it has become a bakery easily found all over South Korea and is often the first brand that comes to mind when thinking of bakeries in ...
Starbucks is a global franchise specializing in coffee. Especially in Seoul, South Korea, Starbucks can be found everywhere, making it as easily accessible as convenience stores. This time, we happened to find a Starbucks near Yongsan Station. Naturally, you can find Starbucks near Yongsan Station as well. The place we visited this time is “Starbucks SinYongsan Station.” “Seoul Yongsan: Starbucks ...
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 ...
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 ...
Yongsan used to be famous for its electronics market in the past. While electronic products are still commonly sought after in Yongsan, with the rise of online shopping, its prominence has somewhat diminished compared to earlier times. Simultaneously, Yongsan used to have a somewhat negative image. People working in the Yongsan electronics market were often referred to as “Yongpali,” which ...