[Seoul Station] The House 1932 - A Quiet Cafe near Seoul Station

Autumn is almost here. The weather has been quite chilly in Seoul these days and many people head to Seoullo 7017 for evening walk. Are you planning to go to Seoullo 7017 for a walk too? If yes, you should also visit The House 1932, a quiet cafe near Seoullo 7017 and Seoul Station.

A 3-storey building built in 1932 has been refurbished into a cafe. The House 1932 (더 하우스 1932) is located within a short walking distance from Seoul Station Exit 15 (near the AREX line). This cafe offers a space that makes you feel like home as you enjoy their coffee or tea.

The House 1932 Building

The House 1932 / interior

The House 1932 / Interior

The House 1932 / Opening Hours

The design and decoration is unique and different in each floor. You can enjoy coffee or tea in a different setting and atmosphere here. Besides that, there are tatami rooms, seminar rooms, exhibition halls, performance area, etc.

For those who are searching for a quiet cafe near Seoul Station, you can visit The House 1932 for a unique experience in Seoul.

< Information about The House 1932 >

Getting here : AREX Seoul Station, Exit 15, walk about 5 mins.
Address : 5 Mallijae-ro 35-gil, Mallidong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 중구 만리재로 35길 5)
Operating hours : 10:00 ~ 22:00 (Sunday 11:30~20:00)
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thehouse1932/
Website : http://thehouse1932.co.kr/index

[Yeonnam-dong] Binggrae Soft Lab Ice-cream

Not long ago, a cute, unique building was discovered in Yeonnam-dong. It is the Binggrae's Flagship store - Soft Lab, that offers premium class soft ice-cream.

Binggrae Soft Lab 

Binggrae Soft Lab Entrance

On the first floor of Binggrae Soft Lab, a cute yellow hair boy will welcome you at the cafe entrance. This cafe has a clean and cute interior, which makes it a good place to take some nice shot.

Binggrae Soft Lab is a themed cafe that allows you to enjoy the delicious ice-cream that you once had when you were a child. This cafe aims to bring back your happy childhood memories by tasting their ice-cream.

Binggrae Soft Lab / Menu

The most popular menu of Binggrae Soft Lab is the croissant ice-cream, which croissant is served as the ice-cream cone. Their ice-cream contains 100% local milk that are distributed through fresh refrigerated method.

Soft ice-cream with croissant

Binggrae Soft Lab / Soft ice-cream

Although Binggrae Soft Lab has seats on the first floor, it is recommended to enjoy your ice cream on the second floor, which is more quiet and with a good view of Yeonnam-dong.

For ice-cream lovers, don't forget to visit Binggrae Soft Lab in Yeonnam-dong for delicious soft ice-cream!

< Information about Binggrae Soft Lab (빙그레 소프트랩) >

Getting Here: AREX Hongik University Station Exit 3. Walk about 7 mins.
Address: 46, Yanghwaro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Opening Hours: 10:00 ~ 23:00 (Everyday)
Website : http://eng.bing.co.kr/flagship/softlab

KOREA Sale FESTA 2018 is back!

If you are traveling to Korea from September 28 ~ October 7, 2018, you should take note of this big shopping tourism festival that will take place in Korea! KOREA Sale FESTA is known as Korea’s premier shopping tourism festival, integrating the distribution, manufacturing, tourism and culture industries. During this period, foreign tourists can expect to enjoy a wide range of discount, shopper's fun night featuring KPOP singers, and others special events that will make your Korea trip wonderful and memorable this Autumn!

KOREA Sale FESTA 2018

Even if you are not traveling to Korea during this time, you can also enjoy various discounts online. Check out the Korea Online Hot Sale for international customer event on KOREA Sale FESTA website to find out how to enjoy discounts for fashion / electronics / beauty products and many more.

KOREA Sale FESTA 2018

> AREX Expres Train Special Discount! 

Get KRW 2,000 Discount (9,000won → 7,000won) when you show the coupon page at the AREX Express Train ticket counter! *click here to view the AREX Express Train discount details*

HOW TO USE:
Show the discount coupon page at the following location:
- Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 AREX Express Train Information Center (B1 floor at Transportation Center), Seoul Station AREX Express Train Information Center (B2 floor)

AREX Express Train discount KOREA Sale FESTA 2018

Special Event:
- Hunt for the 8 different QR codes of KOREA Sale FESTA hidden at various places in Korea to win some prizes.

KOREA Sale FESTA 2018 / QR code event

For more information about KOREA Sale FESTA 2018, visit https://www.koreasalefesta.kr:5025/en/index.asp. Don't miss out on this festival that offers such great deal.

Easy Guide to Take AREX Express Train in Seoul Station

AREX Express Train is the fastest, inexpensive, most convenient and comfortable way that connects Incheon Airport to Seoul City. For passengers who are taking Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T'way Air and Eastar Jet, you can use the City Airport Terminal at Seoul Station conveniently after you have purchased AREX Express Train ticket.

Is this your first time taking AREX Express Train in Seoul Station?

This is a guide for the first timer who wants to take AREX Express Train from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport.

STEP 1: When you arrive at Seoul Station, follow the "AREX Express Train" orange signboard to B2 floor.

Take AREX express train in Seoul Station 

STEP 2: Buy AREX Express Train ticket at the ticket machine (or at the ticket counter).

Buy AREX Express train ticket

STEP 3: After purchasing AREX Express Train ticket, you can use the City Airport Terminal (for passengers of Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T'way Air, Eastar Jet)

- Read more about City Airport Terminal in Seoul Station

City Airport Terminal at Seoul Station

STEP 4: Receive departure procedure of immigration at the immigration office in Seoul Station. Prepare your boarding pass and passport.

Immigration check at seoul station

STEP 5: Tag your AREX Express Train ticket at the ticket gate and take the elevator to B7 floor.

Move to B7 floor to take AREX Express Train

STEP 6: After arriving at B7 floor, take the AREX Express Train.

AREX Express Train at B7 floor

STEP 7: Find your seat according to the seat number shown on your ticket.

Find seat in AREX Express Train

STEP 8: After arriving at Incheon Airport, go to Departure Hall (3F) of Passenger Terminal.

Arrived in Incheon Airport

STEP 9: Use the designated entrance at departure hall for a fast and easy departure.

Designated entrance at departure hall

Isn't it easy to take AREX Express Train from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport? Follow our steps and you can relax and enjoy your ride on AREX Express Train!

We hope you had lots of fun in Korea and have a safe trip back to your country.

Korean Hanjeongsik Set Meal in Hongdae - Restaurant Dulpul

Korea is a country that has many good food. One of the must-try food in Korea is the Korean full course meal, called Hanjeongsik in Korean, where they serve you a table full of Korean traditional dishes.

If you are looking for a restaurant that serves Hanjeongsik full course meal in Hongdae, Restaurant Dulpul (들풀) is the place you should visit!

Restaurant Dulpul in Hongdae

Restaurant Dulpul is located near Hongik University Station. A full course meal in Restaurant Dulpul starts from 16,500won (per person), offering main dishes such as fish, meat, etc that comes with various side dishes. Normally, the Hanjeongsik full course meal is available when you order 2 sets and above, and the price shown in the menu is price per person.

Hanjeongsik - Korean Full Course Meal

Korean Full Course Meal / Restaurant Dulpul

Price and Menu / Restaurant Dulpul

< Information about Restaurant Dulpul (들풀) >

Getting Here: AREX Hongik University Station Exit 1. Walk about 7 mins.
Address: 156-5 Donggyo-ro, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
Operating Hours: 11:30~21:30 ( Reservation is possible )
Price: Hanjeongsik full course meal - 16,500won/ 26,000won/ 33,000won per person