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NEWS: What's happening in Korea?
K-Drama 'Penthouse Season 2' - First Broadcast on Friday, February 19, 2021
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NEWS: What's happening in Korea?
Covid-19 Vaccines for 44 million people will be secured in South Korea
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K-POP & DRAMA: Artists, Albums, Actors
About Twice - Members Profile, Fandom Name
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K-POP & DRAMA: Artists, Albums, Actors
About BlackPink - Members Profile, Fandom Name
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K-POP & DRAMA: Artists, Albums, Actors
About BTS - Members Profile, Fandom Name
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NEWS: What's happening in Korea?
LG Chem to spin off its battery business - Economy news in South Korea
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NEWS: What's happening in Korea?
Kakao Games surged in their market debut on KOSDAQ
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NEWS: What's happening in Korea?
BTS - Become the 1st Korean artist to rank No.1 on Billboard single chart
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NEWS: What's happening in Korea?
OECD raises South Korea's growth rate forecast for 2020 to minus 0.8 percent - The highest among OECD members
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NEWS: What's happening in Korea?
Typhoon 'Jangmi' to come to Southern part of Korea
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NEWS: What's happening in Korea?
The largest Starbucks store in Korea - Starbucks store in Yangpyeong newly opened
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Food / Restaurant / Cafe - IN KOREA
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Cafe Jun 179 in Yangpyeong, Korea
Cafe Jun 179 in Yangpyeong, Korea We have shown a huge cafeteria in Yangpyeong which is "Cafe Moonlit" on our previous posting (Refer to the link below for the posting). Today, we are going to show you another cafeteria called "Cafe Jun 179 (준 179 카페)" which is closely located to Cafe Moonlit. Cafe Jun 179 is 670m away from Cafe Moonlit so it takes about 10 minutes on foot and just a minute by c..
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Byeokje Galbi - High-end Korean Beef BBQ Restaurant
Byeokje Galbi - High-end Korean BBQ Restaurant Are you looking for a Korean beef BBQ restaurant? Here is a perfect place for you to try Korean Beef, "Hanwoo (한우)". "Byeokje Galbi (벽제갈비)" has served the highest quality of Korean beef. The restaurant has served a barbecues beef short ribs since 1986. There is a main branch in Bangi-dong and there are several branches at other places in Seoul (Towe..
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Cafe Moonlit in Yangpyeong
Cafe Moonlit in Yangpyeong "Yangpyeong (양평)" is a place where people love to visit to enjoy a wonderful nature. It takes about 1-2 hours from Seoul by car (depending on which part of Seoul you are living at). "Cafe Moonlit (카페 문릿)" is a huge cafeteria in Yangpyeong. There are so many tables and seats outside the cafeteria. Therefore, many people visit with their babies, kids or puppies to enjoy ..
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Tteokbokki - Spicy Korean food
Tteokbokki, one of the famous spicy Korean cuisine Let us show a common Korean food, tteokbokki. It is one of the well-known Korean dishes and most of the Korean people love it. It is a bit spicy but that is one of the reasons that people like this food. Hope you enjoy your trip and tteokbokki in Korea. [FOOD: Restaurants, Korean dishes] - Jjimdak: One of popular Korean food Jjimdak: Braised chi..
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Cafe 'Another Jewelry' - A place to enjoy beautiful Han River view in Namyangju
Cafe 'Another Jewelry' - A place to enjoy beautiful Han River view in Namyangju Cafe 'Another Jewelry (어나더 쥬얼리)' is a great place to enjoy Han River view. It is located at the end of Gangbyeon Expressway in Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do. Address of Cafe 'Another Jewerly': 41-16, Gangbyeonbuk-ro 632beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea There are various beautiful photo spots at this caf..
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Sushi Cho - A perfect sushi dining place at Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul
Sushi Cho - A perfect sushi dining place at Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul "Sushi Cho (스시조 in Korean)" is one of the most popular sushi dining places at Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul. Westin Chosun Seoul is a hotel located near "City Hall" subway station. Sushi Cho is located on the 20th floor of Westin Chosun Hotel. There are seats that are available at the Hall and the Room. People who are enjoyi..
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Starbucks Yangpyeong - The largest Starbucks store in Korea
Yangpyeong Starbucks - The largest Starbucks store in Korea The largest Starbucks store opened in Yangpyeong on July 24th, 2020 to celebrate its 21st anniversary in South Korea. The Starbucks building is a 3 stories building and over 1,203 square meters (about 13,000 square feet). More than 260 customers are allowed in this large building. The Starbucks store in Yangpyeong has a Reserve Coffee B..
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Gabojeong Galbi - The best Galbi (Ribs) in Suwon, KOREA
Gabojeong Galbi - The best Galbi (Ribs) in Suwon, KOREA "Gabojeong Galbi (가보정 갈비 in Korean)" is one of the most popular restaurants for Galbi in Suwon, Korea. "Galbi (갈비 in Korean)" is referring ribs and is one of the most famous food in Korea. Especially, Suwon is one of the famous cities for Galbi. There are 3 buildings of Gabojeong Galbi, proving that there are a lot guests coming to eat Galb..
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Cafe Moani in Bundang, KOREA
Cafe Moani in Bundang, KOREA Today, we are going to show you a fancy and huge cafeteria in Bundang. The name of cafeteria is "Cafe Moani (카페 모아니)". Moani means a breeze of scent. A building in the photo below is Cafe Moani. It is a 2 floors building and there is a rooftop area on the top of the building. You can order coffee or bakery menus on the first floor and there are several tables and sea..
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Mokmyeoksangbang - Michelin Guide Bibimbap Restaurant in Seoul
Mokmyeoksangbang - Michelin Guide Bibimbap Restaurant in Seoul As you may already know, "Bibimbap (비빔밥 in Korean)" is one of the most popular dishes in Korea and we are going to show you a famous Bibimbap restaurant in Seoul today. Bibimbap is the rice mixed with vegetables, hot sauce and other ingredients. The Bibimbap restaurant that we are going to show you today is "Mokmyeoksanbang (목멱산방 in ..
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Bakery Cafe "Day under the tree" in Gapyeong, KOREA
Bakery Cafe "Day under the tree" in Gapyeong, KOREA We have previously shown a glamping resort and today we are going to show you one of the bakery cafes in Gapyeong, Korea. The name of cafeteria is "Day under the tree (나무아래오후N)" which is in Gapyeong and nearly located to the "Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원)" where many tourists visit when they go to Gapyeong. When you go into this cafeteria, y..
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Cafe "Radar" in Seongsu-dong, KOREA
Cafe "Radar" in Seongsu-dong, KOREA Today, we are going to show you one of the fancy cafeterias in Seongsu-dong, Korea. We have previously explained that Seongsu-dong has become a popular spot in Korea as the warehouses are converted to fancy cafeterias, restaurants and art galleries. We have shown a Vietnamese restaurant in Seongsu-dong on our previous posting (You can refer to our previous pos..
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Famous Chicken Brands (Franchise) in Korea
Chicken Brands (Franchise) in Korea As you may already know, Koreans love chicken. Chicken stores in Korea outnumber Subway and McDonald's stores worldwide. There are various kinds of chicken menus in each brand in Korea. You can find fried chicken, seasoned chicken or oven-roasted chicken in each store. The various kinds of chicken menus became one of the best menus for eating out or ordering d..
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Cafe "House Plant" in Hanam, Korea
Cafe "House Plant" in Hanam, Korea Today, we are going to show you one of the famous cafeterias in Hanam, Gyeonggido Korea. It is a cafe "House Plant (하우스플랜트 in Korean)", which has a retro vibes serving with roasting coffee and various bakery menus. Here is a famous photo spot at the cafe "House Plant". Most of the visitors stand here and take a photo with this background. This spot has retro vi..
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Pyeongyang Naengmyeon - Cold noodles (originated in Pyeongyang) in Seoul, Korea
Pyeongyang Naengmyeon- North Korean style cold noodles in Korea It is quite hot in summer these days. The temperature in Seoul is between 24-29℃ in August. In summer, many koreans enjoy to eat cold noodles. We say the cold noodles, "Naengmyeon" in Korean language. Naengmyeon is a Korean noodle dish which is made of thin noodles flour, starch of buckwheat, potatoes, sweet potatoes, arrowroot star..
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Farm11 - A bakery cafe & stay in Yangyang, Gangwondo, KOREA
Farm11 - A bakery cafe & stay in Yangyang, Gangwondo, KOREA Today, we are going to show you a bakery cafe & stay in Yangyang, Gangwondo, Korea. The place is called "Farm11 (팜일레븐 in Korean)". This place is located in the mountain and people visit here to enjoy coffee with various kinds of bread or to stay in this unique accommodation. You can first see a garden shop with a greenhouse style and wh..
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Cafe "For a day" - Enjoy the breathtaking view of Hanriver in Paldang, Namyangju
Cafe "For a day" - Enjoy the breathtaking view of Hanriver in Paldang, Namyangju We have previously shown several cafeterias in Namyangju and today here is another Ella's Pick - Cafe "For a day (포러데이 in Korean)". You can definitely enjoy the breathtaking view of Han river at this cafeteria. There are several seats outside the cafeteria so you may enjoy the breeze and nature at Cafe "For a day". ..
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Cafe Cha (ㅊa) - Special Milk Tea and Scone Cafe in Seoul, KOREA
Cafe Cha (ㅊa) - Special Milk Tea and Scone Cafe in Seoul, KOREA We will show you an unique cafeteria in Seoul, Korea. The name of cafeteria is "Cafe Cha (ㅊa is a brand name & 카페 차 in Korean)". Cafe Cha is introduced by Lee Young Ja in the Korean Entertainment Show and gained more popularity with its special milk tea and scone. Lee Young Ja is famous for introducing famous restaurants or special ..
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Changgo43 - Korean Beef Restaurant in Seoul
Changgo43 - A restaurant to experience a special Korean Beef in Seoul Changgo43 (창고43 in Korean) is a place where you can find a great quality of Korean beef with reasonable price. Many Koreans love to eat Korean beef as it has a special and unique taste. Therefore, people who are travelling to Korea should experience and try this special taste of Korean beef. Today, Ella's pick for Korean beef ..
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Cafe Pharmasea in Yangyang Gangwondo, Korea - Handmade Burgers and Tacos
Cafe Pharmasea in Yangyang, Gangwondo, Korea - Handmade Burgers and Tacos We introduced Surfyy Beach, a beach for surfers in Yangyang, on our previous posting (You can refer to a link below for the previous posting about Surfyy Beach). So we are going to introduce one of the cafeterias which is located near Surfyy Beach. The name of cafeteria is "Cafe Pharmasea (카페 파마씨 in Korean)" and it is 10 m..
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Hadongkwan - A restaurant that is famous for "Gomtang (Soup served with sliced beef and rice)"
Today's Pick - Hadongkwan, a restaurant that serves Gomtang (A traditional soup served with sliced beef and rice) Today, we are going to introduce one of the famous restaurants for "Gomtang (곰탕 in Korean)" in Korea. The name of this restaurant is "Hadongkwan (하동관 in Korean)", which is a 70-year-old restaurant in Myeong dong. This restaurant first opened in 1930s. It serves Gomtang which is a tra..
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Cafe Knotted Seoul - Donut cafe newly opened in Jamsil
Cafe Knotted - Newly Opened in Jamsil last Thursday (September 17th) "Cafe Knotted (카페 노티드 in Korean)" is a famous donut cafe in Korea. There are many stores of Cafe Knotted in Seoul such as in Cheongdam, Anguk, Jamsil, Hannam, Seorae and also in Galleria Department Store in Apgujeong. Cafe Knotted is also in Galleria Gwanggyo in Suwon. Today, we are going to show you a new store of Cafe Knotted..
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Terarosa Coffee - A great place for you to enjoy coffee in Gangneung
Terarosa Coffee - A great place for you to enjoy coffee in Gangneung "Terarosa coffee (테라로사 커피 in Korean)" is a very famous coffee brand in Korea and there is a main branch in Gangneung. You can find a coffee factory and museum in Gangneung branch. Red brick building is a symbol of Terarosa coffee shop. As you can see a photo below, the coffee shop in Gangneung is large enough for visitors to en..
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Birugae - A huge botanical cafe in Namyangju, Korea
Birugae - A botanical cafe in Namyangju, Korea Ella's pick today is "Birugae (비루개 in Korean)", which is a huge botanical cafe in Namyangju. You can find various kinds of plants, flowers and trees in this cafeteria. As it is located in Namyangju, it is not so far from Seoul or metropolitan area so it is a perfect place for you to drive and visit this special and unique cafeteria. The cafeteria is..
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Jokbal and Bossam - Special pork dish in Korea
Jokbal (Pig's trotter) and Bossam (Belly pork): Favorite pork dish in Korea Jokbal (족발 in Korean) and Bossam (보쌈 in Korean) are one of the famous dishes in Korea. Normally, people enjoy eating Jokbal and Bossam at night as these are great food with beer or soju. These kinds of food are called Anju which means the food that people enjoy with alcohol in Korea. As such, both Jokbal and Bossam are f..
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55℃ Coffee Roasters - A beautiful cafeteria in Bundang, Korea
55℃ Coffee Roasters - A nice cafe in Bunsang Sungnam, Korea Today, we are going to show you another beautiful cafeteria which is located in Bundang Sungnam, Korea. There are huge spaces for car parking so you may visit here while enjoying driving in Korea. 55℃ Coffee Roasters is surrounded by a wonderful natural landscape as there are a lot of trees near to this cafeteria. Inside the cafeteria, ..
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Green Flag Coffee - An Unique Cafe at Baegun Lake in Uiwang, Korea
Green Flag Coffee: A cafe where you can enjoy a beautiful lake view Baegun Lake is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions at Baegun lake in Uiwang, Korea. Today, I am going to show you an unique cafeteria at Baegun Lake. The name of cafeteria is Green Flag Coffee (그린플래그 커피 in Korean). As you can see in the photos below, you can see the modern style of the cafeteria building. If you go int..
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Myeongdong Kyoja - A Michelin Guide Restaurant for Kalguksu (Noodle soup) and Mandu (Dumplings)
Myeongdong Kyoja (formerly known as Myeongdong Kalguksu) is a well-known "Michelin Guide Restaurant" in Myeongdong, Seoul Korea. I would like to introduce a fabulous restaurant for Kalguksu (칼국수 in Korean) which means knife-cut noodle soup and Mandu (만두 in Korean) which are dumplings in Korea. There are many restaurants for Kalguksu and Mandu in Korea since those are very common food which Korea..
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Fritz Coffee Company - Awesome bakery cafeteria in Seoul
Fritz Coffee Company - A nice place for a cup of coffee with bread (Ella's pick for today!!!) When you travel in Korea, you may need some time for a cup of coffee. Fritz coffee company is an awesome place for you to visit so that you can enjoy a cup of coffee with various kinds of bread. The character of Fritz coffee company is an adorable seal. There are 3 branches - The main branch is in Mapo,..
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Gimbap - Korean seaweed rice rolls
Gimbap - Seaweed rice rolls in Korea One of the Korean dishes which many people enjoy is gimbap. Gimabap is the rice roll with seaweed and is commonly enjoyable food among Korean people. There are many kinds of gimbab as there are different ingredients (vegetables, tuna, cheese, fried shrimp....)inside the ricerolls. You may try one when you visit Korea! [FOOD: Restaurants, Korean dishes] - Tteo..
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Donut cafe in Korea - "Old Ferry Donut"
If you are planning to visit Korea and looked for some information about Korea, you may have heard about Itaewon which is a famous place especially for foreigners. Lots of people from other countries live or visit this place. There are many different kinds of restaurants, cafeterias, pubs, stores for shopping and etc. You can visit here with your friends for outing. As there are a lot of shops t..
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Travel Spot / Accommodation / Information - IN KOREA
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Cherry blossoms season in Korea
Cherry blossoms season in Korea Normally, you can see beautiful cherry blossoms in the first week of April in Seoul, Korea. However, we could see cherry blossoms from the last week of March this year, a bit earlier than before. As cherry blossoms can be seen for 1-2 weeks in the spring season, we find it very precious. Hope you can enjoy these beautiful cherry blossoms from the photos below. You..
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Olive Young - Health & Beauty Store in Korea
Olive Young - Health & Beauty Store in Korea "Olive Young (올리브영)" is a Health & Beauty Store dealing with various items of health supplements and products, cosmetics, cosmetic accessories, hair and body products, snacks, drinks and miscellaneous goods. Olive Young is Korea's No.1 beauty retailer like Ulta and Sephora in the United States. You can find various kinds of products and brands at Oliv..
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Yangsuri Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong, KOREA
Yangsuri Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong, KOREA "Dumulmeori (두물머리)" refers to the meeting point of Bukhangang River (North Hangang River) and Namhangang River (South Hangang River). Dumulmeori is a popular tourist site in Yangsuri, Yangpyeong. Yangsu station in Yangpyeong is the nearest station to Dumulmeori. As there is a large car parking space with car parking fees of 3,000 KRW, you may enjoy drivin..
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Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano - A resort near Seorak Mountain
Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano - Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano - A resort near Seorak Mountain "Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano (한화리조트 설악 쏘라노)" is a nice accommodation when you visit "Seorak Mountain (설악산)". The resort is located near Seorak Mountain and a 20-minute drive from "Sokcho Beach (속초 해변)". The resort offers a water park "Seorak Waterpia", a golf course "Plaza CC Seorak" and an amusement park f..
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Nodeul Island - An artificial island in Han River
Nodeul Island - An artificial island in Han River "Nodeul Island (노들섬)" is an artificial island in Han River. It is located under the "Hangang Daegyo (한강대교)" which is a bridge connecting Yongsan and Noryangjin in Seoul. It is surrounded by Han River. Nodeul Island became more famous as this place is a filming location of K-Drama "Start-Up". The story of drama "Start-Up" is that young people who ..
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Traditional Local Markets in Korea
Traditional Local Markets in Korea There are lots of traditional local markets in Korea. These local markets are great places to experience Korean lifestyle. You can find trendy jewelries, accessories and apparel in the local markets. In addition, you can also find several kinds of popular street foods in the markets. You can also see groceries, leather goods, imported goods, electronics, handic..
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Shinsegae Department Store in Korea
Shinsegae Department Store in Korea "Shinsegae Department Store (신세계백화점)" is one of the largest and oldest department stores in Korea. This department store was firstly introduced in 1930s and reopened as a luxury department store featuring a variety of luxury brands and new designer brands. The first department store opened in Myeongdong which is the main branch and a flagship store of Shinsega..
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Seongsu Yeonbang - Multicomplex Space for Shopping and Dining in Seongsu-dong, Korea
Seongsu Yeonbang - Multicomplex Space for Shopping and Dining "Seongsu Yeonbang (성수연방)" is a multicomplex space for shopping and dining in Seongsu-dong, Korea. The building was originally a chemical plant but renovated to a multicomplex space for visitors. There are several stores at Seongsu Yeonbang - Thinggool Market (Lifestyle store with a concept of "Better day, Better living"), Index Carame..
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Seoul Wave Art Center - A Floating Exhibition Venue on Han River
Seoul Wave Art Center - A Floating Exhibition Venue on Han River "Seoul Wave Art Center (서울 웨이브 아트센터 in Korean)" is a floating center for art galleries and events on Han River. You may find this exhibition venue floating on Han River while walking along the Han River park in Jamwon-dong. People who are interested in Korea will already know that the Han River is a famous place to stroll around in..
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Glamtree - A glamping resort in Gapyeong, KOREA
Glamtree - A glamping resort in Gapyeong, KOREA For people who are willing to go to camping but do not have any camping gear, "Glamtree Resort (글램트리 리조트 in Korean)" is a perfect glamping place for you to visit. Glamtree provides a private place to cook and enjoy barbecue and a large garden with hammock for you to relax. Additionally, there is a room fully equipped with a bed, television, kitchen..
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Hyundai Premium Outlet Space1 - Newly opened in Namyangju
Hyundai Premium Outlet Space1 - Newly opened in Namyangju "Hyundai Premium Outlet 'Space1' (현대프리미엄아울렛 스페이스원 in Korean)" Grand New Open!!!!! Hyundai Premium Outlet 'Space1' is newly opened in Namyangju last Friday (November 6th). As it is newly built outlet in Namyangju, many people visited the outlet during the weekend. There are two buildings (Building A and Building B) at 'Space1'. On the 1st ..
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Gyeongpo Lake in Gangneung, Gangwondo, KOREA
Gyeongpo Lake in Gangneung, Gangwondo, KOREA We have previously updated Gangmun beach and Soon Tofu Gelato in Gangneung, Gangwondo (Please refer to the link below for our previous postings). Today, we will update "Gyeongpo Lake (경포호 in Korean)" in Gangneung where you can stroll around and feel the natural vibes. The meaning of Gyeongpo Lake is "Clear as mirror". Gyeongpo Lake is located 6 kilome..
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Surfyy Beach in Yangyang Gangwondo, Korea
Surfyy Beach in Yangyang Gangwondo, Korea Let us show you one of the most beautiful beaches in Korea. It is "Surfyy Beach (서피비치 in Korean)" which is located in Yangyang Gangwondo, Korea. Gangwondo is a famous place to travel around for Koreans as there are beaches, mountains and lots of travel spots and attractions in Gangwondo. Yangyang is one of the unique travel spots in Gangwondo as there is..
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Gwanghwamun - The Southern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Korea
Gwanghwamun - The Southern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Korea "Gwanghwamun (광화문 in Korean)" is the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea. It was built in 1395 under the reign of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. Gwanghwamun gate is the Southern gate of Gyeongbokgung palace and the largest gate than other gates. It is located at a three-way intersection a..
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Lotte World Mall & Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, Korea - Places to visit when you stay in Signiel Seoul
Lotte World Mall & Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, Korea - Places to visit when you stay in Signiel Seoul As you know, we have shown "Signiel Seoul" which is in Lotte World Tower (a landmark building in Jamsil, Korea), on our previous posting (See below link for people who did not see our previous posting). So we are going to show you "Lotte World Mall (롯데월드몰 in Korean)" and "Seokchon Lake (석촌호수 in Kor..
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Myeongdong - A famous shopping district in Seoul, KOREA
Myeongdong - A famous shopping district in Seoul, KOREA If you are quite interested in Korea, you may definitely heard about "Myeongdong (명동 in Korean)". It is one of the famous shopping districts in Seoul, Korea. There is a Myeongdong subway station (Line No.4) and Euljiro 1-ga station (Line No.2) so you can easily get to this place. There are various kinds of local and international fashion an..
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Hanwha Resort Belvedere in Geoje - A nice cozy resort in Geoje
Hanwha Resort Geoje Belvedere Today, we are going to show you a beautiful resort in Geoje. Geoje is located in South Gyeongsang province and provides a lot of tourist sites. It is approximately an hour drive from Busan railway station to Geoje. The name of resort that we are going to show you today is "Hanwha Resort Geoje Belvedere (한화리조트 거제 벨버디어 in Korean)". It is a brandly new resort which ope..
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Olympic Park Seoul - A Large Park in Sonpa-gu, Seoul KOREA
Olympic Park Seoul - A Large Park in Songpa-gu, Seoul "Olympic Park (올림픽 공원 in Korean)" is located in Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu in Seoul, Korea. Olympic Park was built for the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. Olympic Park is located nearby the exit #3 of Olympic Park Station (subway line #5) and the exit #1 of Mongchontoseong Station (subway line #8). There are large car parking lots so you can visit here ..
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Insadong - Experience the tradition of Korea in Seoul
Insadong - Experience the tradition of Korea in Seoul Ella's Pick of Today is "Insadong (인사동 in Korean)", a place where you can experience the tradition of Korea in Seoul. It is located in the central area of Seoul and there is a main street in Insadong where you can find art galleries, museums, street vendors, traditional restaurants and cafeterias. Insadong is a famous tourist attraction spot ..
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Signiel Seoul - A Luxury Landmark Hotel in Jamsil, Korea
Signiel Seoul - A Luxury Landmark Hotel in Jamsil, Korea "Signiel Seoul (시그니엘 서울 in Korean)" is located in "Lotte World Tower (롯데월드타워 in Korean)" which is the tallest building in South Korea. Signiel Seoul is a luxury landmark hotel in Seoul and is operated by Lotte Hotels & Resorts, the biggest hotel group in Korea. As Signiel Seoul is located within the tallest building in Korea, you can enjoy..
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Cheonggyecheon - Modern Public Stream in Seoul, KOREA
Cheonggyecheon - Modern Public Stream in Seoul, Korea "Cheonggyecheon (청계천 in Korean)" is one of the must-visit places in Korea. Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9 kilometer long modern public stream that runs through downtown Seoul in Korea. Cheonggyecheon is to restore the history and culture of the country and to preserve the natural environment in Seoul. The Cheonggyecheon stream starts from Cheonggye..
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Pohang - A City in North Gyeongsang Province in Korea & A Resort Recommendation in Pohang
Pohang - A city in North Gyeongsang province in South Korea Pohang (포항 in Korean) is a city in North Gyeongsang province in South Korea and known for steel plant company, "Posco". Pohang is a major industrial ciy on east coast in South Korea. Homigot (호미곶 in Korean) is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Pohang. Homigot is located to the east of urban pohang in Daebo-myeon. You can en..
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Starfield Shopping Mall in Hanam Korea
Starfield - A grand shopping mall under the Shinsegae Group Starfield (스타필드 in Korean) is a multi-complex shopping mall under Shinsegae Group in Korea. Starfield is located in Hanam, Goyang and Coex mall. Starfield City is a lifestyle mall located in Wirye, Bucheon and Myeongji. The photos in this posting are "Starfield Hanam". Starfield Hanam is a great place for shopping, leisure and healing s..
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Currency in Korea - Korean "Won" (KRW, ￦)
Korea currency unit: Korean "Won" (KRW, ￦) When you are planning to visit Korea, you may need to exchange your money from your country's currency to the currency in Korea. Currency unit in Korea is Korean "Won", normally presenting it as KRW or ￦. The currency in Korea are consisted of coins and bills. 10/50/100/500 won are with coins and 1,000/5,000/10,000/50,000 won are with bills. You may nee..
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Gourmet 494 in Nine One Hannam - Galleria Lifestyle Shopping Mall
"Nine One Hannam" is a luxury apartment complex that is located between Gangnam and Gangbuk (South and North of the Han river) area in Seoul and is actually close to the Han river. It is located near Hangangjin subway station (Subway line 6). In this apartment complex, there is a Galleria lifestyle shopping mall "Gourmet 494 Hannam". You can either visit Gourmet 494 Hannam by subway or by your c..
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Transportation system in South Korea - Subway, Bus, Taxi and Bike
Today, I am going to introduce a transportation system in Korea. There are mostly used transportation system which are subway, bus, taxi and bike in Korea. It is not very different from your transportation system but this information may be helpful for people who are willing to travel in Korea. Seoul Metropolitan Subway: Seoul metropolitan subway in Korea is one of the cheapest and most convenie..
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4 Seasons in Korea
Spring Season : March, April, May It is spring season in March, April and May. If you visit Korea in mid to late March, you may able to see cherry blossoms in Korea. It is just a week to see cherry blossoms so you should check out for the cherry blossom week. You can ask us in March when you can see cherry blossoms if you would like to see them in Korea. There are other kinds of beautiful flower..
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Grand Hyatt Incheon - Perfect hotel near Incheon International Airport
Grand Hyatt Hotel in Incheon Today I would like to recommend a nice accommodation for those people who are traveling in Korea! The hotel I am going to show you today is Grand Hyatt Hotel in Incheon (인천 그랜드 하얏트 호텔 in Korean). The reason for introducing this hotel to you guys is not only the facility but also the location! It is located near the Incheon International Airport so it is very convenie..
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Yeouido - Financial district in Korea
Ella's pick today - Yeouido in Seoul, Korea Yeouido (여의도 in Korean) is a financial district in Korea. There are Federation of Korea Industries, Korea Exchange, Assembly, Financial institutions, Securities company and Accounting firms. While there are lots of buildings in this area, there is a park where people can stop by and take some rest. It is called Yeouido park. Many people are working in ..
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Seamarq hotel in Gangneung, Korea
SEAMARQ Hotel: Luxury hotel in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. Seamarq hotel (씨마크호텔 in Korean) is one of the luxury hotels in Gangneung. It takes about 3-4 hours from Seoul to Gangneung by car. There is a large infinity pool that the hotel guests can enjoy. Also, there is a sauna and massage place for the guests to relax. Suiteroom guests can visit the library lounge which is located on the 2nd floor. In..
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General information - South Korea
General information - South Korea Do you know national anthem, flag and flower of Korea? Today, we are going to provide general information of Korea. Firstly, let us see the national symbols of the republic of Korea. National anthem: "Aegukga (애국가 in Korean)" is a national anthem of South Korea. It means "a song that shows a love toward their country". The song "Aegukga" was adopted in 1948 and ..
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About me, "ELLA"
Hello all, I hope all things are well with you. This posting is to give you a brief introduction about myself. I appreciate to have an opportunity to introduce myself here. As you may know, my name is Ella and I am Korean. I am willing to give you some information about Korea. I realized that it was not that simple to find information about Korea for foreigners so I would like to post as much in..
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