Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Take a look down Chuncheon’s most famous side street and you will find out what the area’s most popular food is. The name of the food is dakgalbi, spicy stir-fried chicken with vegetables. The other famous food of this region is makguksu, cold buckwheat noodles. This side street is Chuncheon’s most famous shopping street. Locals refer to this street as the Myeong-dong of Chuncheon.*(Myeong-dong is a famous shopping district in the capital city of Seoul.)Dakgalbi is prepared by marinating chopped chicken in spicy red pepper paste with peppery seasoning for about one day. Cabbage, green onions, sweet potatoes, and cylinder shaped rice cakes are then added and the ingredients are all placed in a large cast iron pan. The mixture is then typically stir-fried at the table. These days many people prefer the boneless option. Dakgalbi can be enjoyed on its own or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a fresh, crunchy taste. After most of the Dakgalbi has been eaten, rice is then stir-fried with the remaining sauce in the pan. This dish is ordered according to the number of people eating. Large quantities are usually given, so if you go with three people it is recommended to order Dakgalbi for two.For years, the Chuncheon region has been well known for its abundant poultry farms. The famous shopping street in Chuncheon started out with only 2~3 dakgalbi restaurants. Now there are currently around 25.Due to the close proximity of the restaurants, the prices are almost identical.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria). Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son Thomas. However, the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr. Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

With four floors, Namsan Donboseong is the largest Chinese restaurant in Myeong-dong. It’s a great place for group dining since it has separate rooms in addition to the main hall. It serves a wide variety of course meals as well as simple lunch specials. - It’s located near Namsan Hiking Trail, Namdaemun Market, and Myeong-dong.


Busan(Jung-gu)

This restaurant specializes in samgye-tang (ginseng chicken soup) and has had 60 years of tradition in Nampo-dong. It has been family run for many generations.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Founded in 1998, Ho Lee Chow has grown to become one of Seoul's most popular Chinese restaurants. Ho Lee Chow's success is founded in its name brand, consistent food quality, customer service, and efficiency. Ho Lee Chow was started by Paul Hong and Charlie Lee. Their dishes replicate the food of the Chinese that was developed when they first immigrated to America 200 years ago. Even now, Ho Lee Chow's chefs are respectful of the Chinatown culture and traditions when preparing the dishes with traditional wok cooking methods. The food is prepared using only the freshest, high-quality, and authentic ingredients, that allow the natural flavors to emerge and consistently delight the senses. Currently, Ho Lee Chow offers a variety of specialties, clean facilities, a friendly and professional service mentality, efficient business practices, and continuous development in their business operations, service training, marketing, and personnel management.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The original name of the Mingadaheon (Min’s club) was Minikduga (Minikdu’s home), but the place was renamed and remodeled into a fusion restaurant in 2001.Minikduga is designed by Gilryong Park (1898∼1943), the pioneer of Korean- modern architecture in 1930. This house, which is located in Gyeongun-dong, is a historical building that helps to understand the changes in Korean architecture.The exterior of the building looks like a traditional Korean house while on the inside it is decorated in a totally modern style. The house is decorated with Victorian furniture and a fireplace.Mingadaheon offers six kinds of Korean style-food and fusion food for lunch and dinner. There are three kinds of green tea from Boseong-gun. There are eight kinds of handmade rice cakes, Korean tea and Korean cookies are served with the set menu. There are 200 kinds of wine available to choose from.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Mung beans are freshly ground into paste with authentic millstones. Savory bindaetteok is made with the freshly made mung bean paste. Mung bean bindaetteok and meat pancakes are the only 2 items on the menu. You can eat hot made bindaetteok at one of the tables or take it to go. Enjoy with a drink of makgeolli.                      


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pvailion was built to comemorate Lee Seung-mahn in 1959, was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960, and then rebuilt on November 11, 1968.This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirity of Seoul below.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located on the second floor of the Gwangjang Market building, Diadem is a wedding accessory store. As all of the Diadem items are handmade, they are durable and their colors last long. Additionally, customers at Diadem may design their own wedding accessories to their liking.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

A Korean BBQ restaurant.The most famous menu is Grilled Pork Belly.A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Dongdaemun Gate , Seoul.