The Hanam Costco is as extensive as one in the US and appears to carry a similar number of products. 205
Mongchontoseong Fortress, Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum, and Seoul Olympic Museum of Art
Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen rampart dating from the Baekje kingdom. The Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum displays artifacts found in the Baekje kingdom. The Seoul Olympic Museum of Art exhibited a diverse range of art pieces. 204
Yangpyeong Dumulmeori, Semiwon Garden, and Waltz & Dr.Mahn Coffee Museum, South Korea
Yangpyeong Dumulmeori is about an hour and 30 minutes from Seoul by subway or by bus. It is where two rivers meet to form the Han River, which flows through the center of Seoul. Nearby is the Semiwon Garden, the garden of lotus. Waltz & Dr. Mahn Coffee Museum is a coffee shop located next to the river. 203
Incheon Chinatown, South Korea
Incheon is approximately an hour and a half away from Seoul by subway. Because Incheon is close to China, Chinese workers immigrated to Incheon in the late 19th century to find work in Korea. When Japan annexed Korea in the early 20th century, it also identified Incheon as a strategic area to establish its business due to the seaport and its proximity to Seoul. 202
Food I tried in Seoul
The food I tried in Seoul was very good. It is reasonably priced, filling, healthy, and tasty. 201
Coex Mall, Bongeunsa, and Seonjeongneung in Seoul
Coex Mall is a massive, modern underground mall featuring an “Instagrammable” public library and numerous dining and shopping options. Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located near Coex. It was founded in 794 CE. The Seonjeongneung is the burial ground of two Joseon Dynasty kings and one queen. 200
Gangnam Subway Station Exit 10 Area at Night, Seoul
I walked from Kangnam Dae-ro to a narrower street, where the restaurants were packed with people. 199
Apgujeong, Cheongdam-dong, and Seorae Village, Seoul
Apgujeong Rodeo Street is the main fashion trend street in Korea, which emerged in the early 1990s. Now, it has become a representative spot reflecting youth culture and the latest fashion trends. Cheongdam-dong Fashion Street is the most luxurious shopping area in Korea. Seorae Village is a small, affluent French enclave in Seoul. It is home to approximately 560 French people, accounting for roughly 40% of the French community in South Korea. 198
Gangnam Subway Station Exit 11 Area at Night, Seoul
Away from the main road, Kangnam dae-ro, and walk to a narrower parallel road, one can find many small restaurants. 197