Wander Through Korea’s Cafés

Tucked away in the quiet, residential streets of Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, in a semi-basement space, lies Pouring Out Meraki . The name itself, derived from the Greek word 'Meraki,'  signifies "to put soul, creativity, and love into what you do."  This café embodies that spirit, nestled within a unique single-family house designed by the late, great Korean first-generation architect, Kim Joong-up . The building's artistic structure perfectly complements the calm, sensitive mood of

Walking along Gyedong-gil in Jongno-gu, Seoul, you’ll soon find yourself surrounded by a different kind of air — calm, nostalgic, and steeped in tradition. Follow the rows of tiled rooftops leading toward Bukchon Hanok Village, and you’ll spot a small wooden sign quietly engraved with the name Bukchon Lounge ChaCha Tea Club . Here, footsteps slow down, voices soften, and even time seems to pass more gently. The scent of tea mingles with the serenity unique to traditional Kore

Perched on the 7th floor of a quiet building in Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Cafe TUNG  offers a panoramic view that is rare to find in the bustling city center. True to its name, which suggests 'emptiness,' the café embraces a minimalist aesthetic, allowing the floor-to-ceiling windows to frame the breathtaking sight of Changdeokgung Palace's  dignified tiled roofs and lush greenery. A unique charm of this spot is its duality: the entrance opens to two distinct venues. By day, it i