Places to visit near Chungmuro Station + Chungmuro Pet Street

Chungmuro has been known as the street of culture, artists, and film industry. Chungmuro was named after Chungmugong, the posthumous title of Korean Admiral Yi Sun-shin, which means "martial subject of loyalty." The last syllable "ro" refers to road in Korean. Nowadays many film studios moved from Chungmuro to the Gangnam district, Chungmuro still symbolizes the Korean film industry and continues to be used as a metonymy for it.

Places of interest in Chungmuro:

• Chungmuro Camera District
• Daehan Cinema
• Pet Street
• Korea House
• Namsangol Hanok Village

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[DIRECTION] 2PM G+ STAR ZONE Apgujeong Rodeo Station

2PM-G+ STAR ZONE

2PM has teamed up with Gangnam district and 'G+ Dream Project' to start a '2PM Zone' located at Apgujeong Rodeo Street in Gangnam which will only run for three months.

During an interview, Gangnam's reps stated,

2PM have been active in their overseas activities and have become one of Hallyu icons by successfully wrapping up their Asia tour, arena tour, and Tokyo dome tour. As representative artists who are receiving a lot of love from Asia, they have been selected as the first stars to take part in 'G+ Dream Project's 'G+ STAR ZONE'. Ahead of their comeback this May, we anticipate the synergy effect of 2PM and 'G+ Dream Project' to attract a big response."

This special zone is  a partnership between Gangnam district and Hallyu stars to give back to disadvantaged children through the 'G+ Dream Project'. Fan can take picture and in the same time donate here. The special zone made for HOTTESTs will be available for three months until July 31st.
Luckily for me, when I went there in mid September, it's still there! Yipee~~ ^^

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[RECIPE] Ddeokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cake)

Ddeokbokki

떡볶이

떡볶이 (Ddeokbokki/Tteokbokki/Topokki, often translated as Spicy Rice Cakes) comes in many forms in Korea. But when you have some time, home-made version is the best! Here would be my simplified version:

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Directions to Hongik University 홍익대학교

English: Hongik University 

Hangul: 홍익대학교

Hanja: 弘益大學校

 Hongik University was established in 1956 based on humanitarian ideals (in Korea, the word “Hongik” means to advance the welfare of mankind). In 1948, the school’s original name “Hongmun” was changed into “Hongik”, and one year later it officially established 4-year courses with the colleges of law and liberal arts. The school merged with Sudo Engineering College in 1971 and became a university. Now there are 9 colleges with 11 divisions and 29 departments and 11 graduate schools and research institutes.

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Directions to Yonsei University 연세대학교

English: Yonsei University 

Hangul: 연세대학교

Hanja: 延世大學校

Motto: The truth will set you free.

Formally established in 1957 is one of the oldest universities in South Korea. And is now one of the top 3 most prestigious universities in South Korea. (As of 2013, Yonsei is been listed at rank# 16 in the Top Asia's University Ranking) Being founded on Christian principles, here you could also witness that the Christian character of the university is well illustrated by its history as school originally founded by American Protestant missionaries. Even their school's motto "The truth will set you free" originated from the Bible. With over 100 clubs and student bodies on campus, students are obviously spoilt for choices. 

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Directions to Ewha Woman's University 이화 대학교

English: Ewha Woman's University 

Hangul: 이화 대학교

Hanja: 梨花女子大學校

Motto: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. 진(眞) · 선(善) · 미(美)

Formally re-established as a University on August 1945 to be the first South Korean university to be officially organized. Ewha is now responsible for many first in Korean history such as Korea's first female doctor, first woman to get doctoral degree, first female Korean lawyer, first female prime minister & many more. Many of this "first" is due to the fact that many Korea women in the older generations are discourage from attending co-ed universities in Korea. (As of 2013, Ewha is been listed at rank# 40 in the Top Asia's University Ranking)

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[RECIPE] Happy Together Im Hyungjun's Paprika Eggs

Happy Together Late Night Cafeteria Recipe

해피투게더 야간매점 파프리카 달걀찜 레시피

Recipe Credits: Lim HyungJun Paprika Steamed Egg fr Happy Together ep 274

As always, Korean variety shows never seems to fail me. Now I'm even more hooked to Happy Together ever since they started their new segment called Late Night Cafeteria since late 2012. Here a simple tasty recipe you may try. The best part is the preparation time will be less than 5min.

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