Premium Food Court – House of Shinsegae Food Hall

The Gosok (Express) Bus Terminal in Seoul’s Gangnam district is one of Korea’s busiest intercity transport hubs, seamlessly connected to shopping and dining at Shinsegae Gangnam, a flagship department store opened in 2000.

On June 7, 2024, Shinsegae introduced the House of Shinsegae—an upscale food hall focused on premium brands, elegant design, and curated dining experiences. It contrasts with Famille Station, the earlier food court concept near Central City that opened in the mid-2010s, which focused on casual, varied quick dining.

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The Secret Comfort of Winter Cafés in Seoul

There’s a special kind of calm that appears in Seoul during winter. The city stays busy, of course, but step inside a warm café in Gangnam, Hongdae, or even a tiny alleyway in Ikseon-dong, and everything slows down. The windows fog, the heaters hum quietly, and people wrap their hands around hot drinks like they’re holding onto little pieces of warmth.

Winter cozy
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Autumn in Seoul

Following Seoul’s long, lingering summer heat, the leaves have been taking their time to fall, stretching out over the past few weeks..

Dongtan, Korea

Vocabulary

낙엽 — nak-yeop — falling leaves

떨어지다 — tteo-reo-ji-da — to fall

서서히 — seo-seo-hi — slowly; gradually

몇 주 동안 — myeot jju dong-an — for a few weeks

더운 여름 — deo-un yeo-reum — hot summer

주변 지역 — ju-byeon ji-yeok — surrounding areas

지속되다 — ji-sok-doe-da — to continue; to last

가을 — ga-eul — autumn; fall

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Even though Seoul’s winters can be cold, the season always feels warm and magical when the city lights up at night.

One of the most beautiful winter events is the Seoul Lantern Festival, held every December along the Cheonggyecheon Stream.

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Falling for Seoul

The streets of Seoul are full of autumn colors. The ginkgo trees along Yangjaecheon stream have turned bright yellow, making it a perfect place for an afternoon walk.

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Seoul Design Week (Oct 15–19) has opened at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, featuring over 70 lifestyle brands in themed zones like “Maximalist Life” and “Quiet Foodie.” 

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Autumn Palaces: Seoul’s K-Royal Festival Lights Up Tradition

Through this weekend, October 8–12, 2025, Seoul is hosting the Fall K-Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전) at its four historic palaces, including Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. The event features royal court music, dance, traditional craft workshops, and popular nighttime tours under autumn skies.

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