Shinsegae Department Store - Main Branch (신세계백화점 (본점)) - Area information

Shinsegae Department Store - Main Branch (신세계백화점 (본점))

387.0190229959216m 227886 2024-06-03

63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1588-1234

Shinsegae Department Store opened its doors as the first modern department store in the country in 1960. It stands where Korea's first department store, the Japanese Misreukkosi Department Store, used to be in the 1930s. After undergoing remodeling in 2007, it reopened as a luxury hall, featuring diverse brands ranging from the top three international luxury brands to new designer brands. In addition, the Trinity Gardens and art halls in the department store serve as a cultural space for a shopping experience that combines art and shopping.

Hemlagat (헴라갓)

395.74069261988666m 5305 2019-09-24

35, Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-3335

Hemlagat, which literally means "home cooked" in Swedish, serves homestyle foods. The dishes made with traditional Swedish recipes passed down from the owner's grandmother.

Located close to Hoehyeon Station, Hemlagat is a good place to experience a little bit of Scandinavian culture as well. As it is a Swedish tavern ('Krog' in Swedish), they serve traditional Swedish liquors and snack pairings. The staff speaks English, Japanese, Chinese and the menu is also available in the aforementioned languages.