Why Is Cafe Culture So Big in Korea? What Travelers Should Know

People relaxing, talking and studying inside a contemporary cafe in Seoul

Walk through almost any busy neighborhood in Seoul and one thing quickly becomes obvious: there are a lot of cafes. Some are tiny specialty coffee shops. Others fill converted houses, warehouses or traditional hanok buildings. There are bakery cafes, book cafes, minimalist espresso bars and enormous destination cafes designed around views, architecture or desserts. For … 더 읽기

Why Is Seongsu So Popular? A First-Timer’s Guide to Seoul’s Trendiest Neighborhood

Travelers exploring converted industrial buildings, cafes and shops in Seongsu-dong, Seoul

Seongsu-dong is one of those Seoul neighborhoods that can be difficult to understand from a list of attractions. There is no single palace, tower or monument that explains why so many people go there. Instead, visitors find converted industrial buildings, carefully designed cafés, constantly changing pop-ups, Korean fashion and lifestyle stores, interactive beauty spaces and … 더 읽기