Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

The MIN’s is a café, which the mother of Chang Min from the boy band 2pm operates. Chang Min frequently visits at the cafe. During the summer, artisan lemonade and ice cream is served, and, during the winter season, organic teas such as lime tea, lemon-ginger tea, and apple-cinnamon tea, which are all made with love, are some of its popular menu choices. For the K-Wave fans who come from abroad, there are menus, which are translated into English, Japanese, and Chinese. Through Twitter, the members of the BTS boy band posted a photo update, which they took at The Min’s cafe to show that they frequent Min’s cafe. The post quickly went viral. Let’s go find messages that BTS members wrote about Min’s cafe!  


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Founded in 1395 by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbukgung Palace. Roughly meaning “may the light of enlightenment blanket the world,” the name symbolizes the resounding dedication that the people of the Joseon Dynasty had in creating a new dynasty. Constructed solely out of granite, its center is an entrance that resembles a rainbow, called Hongyemun. Above that is a gate tower. Gwanghwamun holds a painful memory in Korean history. During the Japanese occupation of Korea, in order to dampen the spirits of the Korean citizens, the Japanese governing general destroyed the gate and built his own government building. The present appearance of the gate is that of 1968 when it was rebuilt using concrete, and it’s location is about 10m behind the original spot. Though Gwanghwamun is the most beautiful of the five palace gates, it was not designated by the Korean government as a national treasure because it is made purely of concrete. The government is now in the process of removing the Japanese building and restoring the palace. Gwanghwamun has its name written on a sign on the gate, and it was personally written by then-president Park Jeong-Hui. On either side of the gate you can see the word “Haetae” facing south. Haetae is a mythical unicorn-lion that is said to protect palaces from fire. According to Pungsujirisang, there was a fire around Gwanaksan Mountain, so in order to protect the palace from fire from the mountain, these fire-eating Haetaes were put beside the gate.  


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

Located in the heart of the commercial, business and shopping district of Seoul opposite to the Convention and Exhibition Centre (COEX), Park Hyatt Seoul is a contemporary personal residence in which the number of guestrooms has been specifically limited in order to provide a level of service, comfort and attention to detail unparalleled in the market. Park Hyatt Seoul offers the largest deluxe rooms in the city (ranging between 48-52 sq m). The state-of-the-art guest rooms, including two Diplomatic Suites and one Presidential Suite, offer 3.4m floor-to-ceiling windows for enjoying city vistas.Park Hyatt Seoul has three food and beverage outlets. Located on the 2nd floor, the main restaurant Cornerstone offers meat and seafood prepared in wood-burning ovens, home-made pastas and desserts with a touch of Italian essence. Offering panoramic city views, The Lounge on the 24th floor presents authentic Korean and Western specialties as well as a wide selection of beverages and desserts. The Timber House, a live entertainment bar styled after a traditional Korean house on the lower level of the hotel, offers Japanese cuisine and premium beverages complemented with live performances by internationally renowned vocalists.Park Club, the hotel's fitness centre and spa on the 23rd and 24th floors, includes the fitness studio, three spa treatment rooms and the indoor heated swimming pool. Luxuriously designed spa treatment rooms enable guests to enjoy the urban spa experience with over 30 different types of facial and body treatments provided by highly trained therapists. Park Hyatt Seoul has six meeting rooms and boardrooms ranging in different sizes for various types of meetings and social events. Park Hyatt Seoul's meetings professionals provide detail consultations and helps creating tailored packages that best suit individual's needs.


Seoul(Gwangjin-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

W Seoul Walkerhill, the first-ever W Hotel in Asia, is a luxurious and chic hotel run by Starwood & Resort Worldwide, one of the largest hotel companies in the world. The hotel offers a total of 253 rooms that strike the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology and supreme comfort. There are a variety of amenities including upscale restaurants offering gourmet dishes by world-renowned chefs, a trendy bar, meeting & event rooms, the Walkerhill Duty-Free shops, and more. The hotel’s spa, "Away Spa" provides the ultimate urban resort experience of true wellness and refreshment. Spa facilities include a swimming pool, fitness center, couples spa & massage center, bathing pools, and over 50 kinds of body and facial spa treatments. W Seoul Walkerhill is located at the foot of Achasan Mountain overlooking the beautiful Hangang River, one of the most popular spot’s for both tourists and business travelers.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

You can see Sokcho Beach (450m long, 45-80m wide, average depth 1m) after about a 500m walk from Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. The view of its clear water, white sand and the pine forest is beautiful, and the nearby bus terminal makes transportation very convenient. It is also close to Seorak Mountain, and many hikers come by here as they go through Daecheongbong to Seorak-dong from the inner Seorak area. The white sand beach is 2km long, extending through Cheongho-dong, Joyang-dong, and Daepo-dong. The area open to the public is 0.45 km long and 75m wide, making it about 9,000 pyeong. More and more visitors are flocking to the area because of the superb quality of the sand.Sokcho beach plays an important role in displaying Sokcho-si as a great tourist area along with Seorak Mountain, Cheoksan Hot Springs, Cheongchoho, and Yeongrangho etc. On the bulwark, to the left of the beach, there are many places where you can enjoy hwaleo hoe (fresh sashimi). You can also enjoy sea fishing by taking a boat to Jo Island in the open-sea area by the beach.


Seoul(Gwanak-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Located in Seoul Gwanak-gu Bongcheon-dong, the Lotte Department Store Gwanak Branch is a multi complex that houses a department store, discount shop, and apartment all in one building with Boramae Park situated nearby. Many customers in the area often visit the department store, as it offers convenient shopping between the basement floor parking lot, discount shops, and department store by a moving belt.Department store hours are open from 10:30am to 8:00pm with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The department store is closed one Monday every month.


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Located in Yeouido-dong in Seoul, the Seoul Marina provides one-stop yacht services with everything from yacht rentals to yacht maintenance, repair, and mooring and yacht education. The Seoul Marina Club & Yacht has several types of yachts, including dinghies and power yachts that are used for the club’s regular trips. Boats are also available for rent by individual visitors. After a day out on the water, visitors can relax at the Marina Center, which houses Cafe Breeze, Marina Ru (a Japanese restaurant), Ru (a tapas bar), and a convention hall.


Incheon(Namdong-gu) , Incheon Center

Gachon University Gil Hospital has been establishing a system of independent and specialized medical centers since the early 1980s. As a result, the hospital currently has strong expertise in heart, brain health, eye, ENT, dental, women’s health, and cancer. The hospital has hosted a range of international symposiums every year such as cardiovascular symposiums, endoscope workshops, and others in order to both spread its knowledge while ascertaining the international community’s knowledge as well. The hospital’s Incheon West-Coast Emergency Center offers treatment for patients of Incheon and the west coast region. The center has medical professionals in specializing in emergency medicine, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pediatrics to offer prompt and precise emergency treatment. The International Health Center provides one-stop service for overseas patients. The hospital not only places importance on professional treatment, but also addresses patients’ emotional needs and comfort during their stay. The most qualified medical specialists, along with a bilingual medical staff, coordinators, and administrative clerks are always on site to provide high-quality service. Available languages are English, Chinese, Russian, and Mongolian.


Gyeonggi-do(Gimpo-si)

Housing multiple brands and showcasing the latest fashion trends, the Hyundai Premium Outlet Gimpo consists of 230 premium brands altogether. Located conveniently near where the public transportation stops, Hyundai Department Store is seeking to serve both local and international visitors with lots of attractions.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Innisfree is a mid-price ranged cosmetic brand popular among a wide range of consumers. Deeply loved by teens and young women who share their belief in preserving the balance of nature by purchasing eco-friendly and green life products, the brand focuses on marketing their use of unharmful ingredients as well as the benefits of their 'pure ingredient' lines.