Monthly Archives: May 2026

A New Tokyo-Style Udon Spot Arrives in Dogok: Udon Kinoya

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Mazemen Udon

A new handmade udon restaurant is starting to attract attention in Seoul’s Dogok and Maebong area. The restaurant, called Udon Kinoya (우동키노야), is part of a growing Japanese-style udon chain that has recently become popular in Seoul office districts and trendy neighborhoods.

Undong KiNoya

The restaurant focuses on handmade udon noodles that are low-temperature aged for 48 hours, giving them an extra chewy texture. Their broth is made fresh daily in a Japanese style, and the restaurant specializes in both hot kake udon and cold bukkake udon dishes.

Takeout – mazemen udon
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Giant Digital Art Screens at Incheon Airport Terminal 2

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If you fly through Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, which opened in 2018, one of the first things you notice is the enormous curved digital display above the check-in area. It is not just an advertisement screen — it is part of a large-scale media art project designed to make the airport feel more like a cultural destination.

The massive curved LED installation frames the departure hall and can display ultra-high-resolution content reaching up to 16K resolution across its giant digital canvas. Recent installations feature Korean cultural themes, nature, futuristic animation, and immersive media art that can be viewed from multiple angles throughout the terminal.  

Digital Art Screen at ICN T2
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The Rise of Calm Cafés in Seoul

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In South Korea, a new café trend is growing quickly: quiet luxury cafés. Instead of loud music and crowded interiors, many new cafés in Seoul focus on calm lighting, natural wood, soft colors, and peaceful conversation. Customers often spend hours reading, studying, or simply relaxing with carefully prepared coffee and desserts.

Calm cafes
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The New Korean Trend Growing Above Your Head

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Korea’s cities are packed with apartments, offices, and busy streets, but many rooftops are getting a surprising makeover. Across Seoul and other cities, rooftop farming is becoming a major trend. Apartment residents, cafes, schools, and even companies are growing lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs high above the city.

Rooftop farming
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