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Oraegage
Oraegage (), also stylized as OraeGage and translated to Seoul Historical Store, is a designation by the Seoul Metropolitan Government for long-running businesses. The program recognizes such businesses, offers them support, and provides information on them for tourists. It has been running since 2017. The name of the program means literally "old store", but reportedly also has a meaning of "store that is wanted to be even older". The program reportedly selects entries in its list by scouting the city, conducting interviews and verifying aspects of the business, and narrowing down candidates. Members of the list reportedly have been running for over 30 years or have been owned by at least two generations. Various types of businesses are included in the designation, including restaurants, pharmacies, book stores, beauty salons, and more. List of Oraegage See also * List of oldest restaurants in South Korea This is a list of the oldest active restaurants in South Korea. For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koohasanbang
Koohasanbang (), also spelled Guhasanbang, is a historic calligraphy supplies store () in Seoul, South Korea. It is the reportedly the first dedicated calligraphy supplies store in Korea, having been founded in 1913. It has been designated an Oraegage and Seoul Future Heritage by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The store has been in downtown Seoul for over a century. It moved locations several times within downtown Seoul. The store reportedly supplied Ink brush, brushes to the Korean emperors Gojong of Korea, Gojong and Sunjong of Korea, Sunjong. It also reportedly supplied a number of famous Korean calligraphers and artists over time. The store reportedly produces over 500 varieties of ink brushes, with the tips made of different materials. See also * Oraegage#List of Oraegage References External links Homepage(in Korean) Tourist information (in English) {{coord, 37.5726, 126.9856, display=title 1913 establishments in Korea Companies established in 1913 Compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HY Tailor
HY Tailor or Han Young Tailor () is a historic tailor shop in Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1932, and specializes in customized suits. In 2012, it was designated a Seoul Future Heritage. It is also a designated Oraegage, a store of historic value. The shop has been visited by both major South Korean politicians, including presidents Kim Dae-jung and Moon Jae-in, and by foreign politicians, including Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama. The store was established by a Park Jeong-jae (). During the 1950–1953 Korean War, the business went on hiatus as Park fled to Busan for safety. Lee Seong-ho () took over the business in 1964, and moved it to a new location in 1968. In 1995, Lee passed the business onto his son, Lee Han-yeol (). In 2008, the business was jointly acquired by Choi Hong-gap () and Kim Gil-su (). Kim opened another location of the business in 2011, within the Pacific Hotel. Choi's location closed in 2013. In 2017, it was reported that the business ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biwon Tteokjip
Biwon Tteokjip () is a historic ''tteok'' (Korean rice cake) store in Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1949, and has remained a family business since then. It was run by the third generation of the family by the 2010s. In 2017, it was designated an Oraegage, a store of historic value, by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. It is also a Seoul Future Heritage. It is listed on the Blue Ribbon Survey, a South Korean restaurant guide. The store's recipes descend from those of Han Hui-sun (; 1889–1972), whom was reportedly one of the last royal court ladies of Joseon. She supervised the palace kitchens during the reigns of the final Korean monarchs Gojong and Sunjong. She handed her recipes down to Hong Gan-nan (; 1925–1999). Hong opened Biwon Tteokjip in 1949. The store was initially located near the former palace Changdeokgung. The store is possibly named for the (called a ''biwon''). The store was reportedly frequented by South Korean leader Park Chung Hee. In 1984, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaemi Supermarket
Gaemi Supermarket () is a historic neighborhood grocery store in Seogye-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. It has been in continuous operation since the 1900s, and has become a tourist attraction for the city. In 2018, it was designated an Oraegage, a historic business, by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The store once served the surrounding sewing industry in the area. After the sewing industry declined in the 2000s, the store's prospects also declined. However, beginning around the 2010s, it reportedly became a popular tourist attraction among foreign visitors to Korea. A nearby wall displays numerous photos the store's own took with visitors. The Seoul government also made it a part of a walking tour course from the nearby Seoul Station, and provided assistance in decorating the store and preparing it for foreign visitors. , the store's owner was Cha Hyo-bun (). Cha was born in the area and lived just across from the supermarket; she grew up visiting the store. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chong Ro Tailor
Chong Ro Tailor (), also spelled Jongno Tailor, is a historic tailor shop in Seoul, South Korea. It is among the oldest active tailor shops in South Korea, having been founded in 1916. It has remained a family business since then, and is currently operated by the third generation of the family. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has designated it an Oraegage, a store of historic value, and a Seoul Future Heritage. The store was founded in 1916, near Bosingak in Jongno District. Its founder was Lee Du-yong (), whom studied tailoring in Japan. In the 1940s, the store was moved to Jongno 1-ga. It moved again in 2000 amidst redevelopment in the area, and again in 2010 to its current location. The store makes custom suits for its customers. Over time, it reportedly became a favorite spot for South Korean politicians, including South Korean leader Park Chung Hee, Kim Du-han, Yi Si-yeong Yi Si-yeong (; December 3, 1868 – April 19, 1953) was a Korean politician, independence a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pharmacy (shop)
A pharmacy (also called drugstore in American English or community pharmacy or chemist in Commonwealth English) is a premises which provides pharmaceutical drugs, among other products. At the pharmacy, a pharmacist oversees the fulfillment of medical prescriptions and is available to counsel patients about prescription drug, prescription and over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter drugs or about health problems and wellness issues. A typical pharmacy would be in the commercial area of a community. Brick and mortar pharmacies In most countries, a premises for prescription drugs is subject to legislation; with requirements for storage conditions, staff qualifications, equipment, record keeping (especially of controlled drugs) and other matters, all specified in legislation. It was once the case that pharmacists stayed within the premises compounding/dispensing medications, but there has been an increasing trend towards the use of trained pharmacy technicians, with the pharmacist sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mapo District
Mapo District () is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. Mapo has a population of 381,330 (2015) and has a geographic area of 23.87 km2 (9.22 sq mi), and is divided into 24 '' dong'' (administrative neighborhoods). Mapo is located in western Seoul on the northern bank of the Han River, bordering the Gyeonggi Province city of Goyang to the northwest, and the Seoul city districts of Gangseo to the west, Yeongdeungpo to the south, Yongsan to the southeast, Jung to the east, and Seodaemun and Eunpyeong to the north. Mapo is home to several universities and government buildings, and is well known for the Hongdae club district around Hongik University. Mapo is connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway's Line 2, Line 5, and Line 6, as well as the Airport Railroad, and the Korail Gyeongui-Jungang Line, which all pass through this district. The Seoul World Cup Stadium, a famous landmark in Seoul, is located in Sangam in northwest Mapo. Etymology The name "Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lacquerware
Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. Lacquerware includes small or large containers, tableware, a variety of small objects carried by people, and larger objects such as furniture and even coffins painted with lacquer. Before lacquering, the surface is sometimes painted with pictures, inlaid with shell and other materials, or carved lacquer, carved. The lacquer can be maki-e, dusted with gold or silver for example Hirameji and given further decorative treatments. East Asian countries have long traditions of lacquer work, origin of lacquer is from china. going back several thousand years in the cases of China, Japan and Korea. The best known lacquer, an urushiol-based lacquer common in East Asia, is obtained from the dried sap of ''Toxicodendron vernicifluum.'' Other types of lacquers are processed from a variety of plants and insects. The traditions of lacquer work in Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Americas are also ancient and originated independently. Tru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Times
''The Korea Times'' () is a daily English-language newspaper in South Korea. It is a sister paper of the ''Hankook Ilbo'', a major Korean language, Korean-language daily. It is the oldest active daily English-language newspaper in South Korea. Since the late 1950s, it had been published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, but following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Group in 2015. The president-publisher of ''The Korea Times'' is Oh Young-jin. Description The newspaper's headquarters is located in the same building with ''Hankook Ilbo'' on Sejong-daero between Sungnyemun and Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea. The paper is not to be confused with ''The Korea Daily News'', a 1904 to 1910 newspaper which briefly ran under the title ''Korea Times''. It is also unrelated to another paper by Lee Myo-muk, Ha Kyong-tok and Kim Yong-ui in September 1945. History ''The Korea Times'' was founded by Helen Kim five months into the 1950-53 Korean War. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geumcheon District
Geumcheon District () is one of the 25 ''gu'' (districts) of Seoul, South Korea. It was created from southern parts of Guro District and tiny sections from Gwangmyeong in 1995. Its district office is located in front of Siheung Station, now Geumcheon District Office Station, in Siheung-dong. Geumcheon District is located in the southwest corner of the city, south of the Han River. It is bordered on the west by the Anyang River, and partially on the east by Gwanak Mountain, a dominating part of Seoul's southern skyline. Many technology companies are housed in Geumcheon District and several large headquarters are located here, albeit the income level of Seoulites here is lower than average. The Gyeongbu railway from Seoul Station to Busan station passes through, as well as Seoul Subway Lines 1 and 7. The mayor of this district has been Cha Sung-su () since July 2010. Administrative divisions * Gasan-dong (가산동 加山洞) * Doksan-dong (독산동 禿山洞) * Siheun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yongsan District
Yongsan District (, ) is one of the 25 List of districts of Seoul, districts of Seoul, South Korea. It has a population of 231,685 (2020) and has a geographic area of , and is divided into 19 ''Dong (administrative division), dong'' (administrative neighborhoods). Yongsan is located near Downtown Seoul, on the northern bank of the Han River (Korea), Han River, bordering the city districts of Jung District, Seoul, Jung to the north, Mapo District, Mapo to the west, Yeongdeungpo District, Yeongdeungpo and Dongjak District, Dongjak to the southwest, Seocho District, Seocho and Gangnam District to the southeast, and Seongdong District, Seongdong to the east. Description Yongsan District is a district in central Seoul, South Korea. It sits to the north of the Han River (Korea), Han River and is part of the ''Outer old Seoul, Seongjeosimni'' (Outer old Seoul) area immediately south of Seoul's City centre, historic center in Jung district on the southern side of Namsan. It is home to rou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Herald
''The Korea Herald'' () is a South Korean English-language daily newspaper founded in August 1953 and published in Seoul. The editorial staff is composed of Korean and international writers and editors, with additional news coverage drawn from international news agencies such as the Associated Press. ''The Korea Herald'' is operated by Herald Corporation. Herald Corporation also publishes ''The Herald Business'', a Korean-language business daily, ''The Junior Herald'', an English weekly for teens, ''The Campus Herald'', a Korean-language weekly for university students. Herald Media is also active in the country's booming English as a foreign language sector, operating a chain of hagwon as well as an English village. ''The Korea Herald'' is a member of the Asia News Network. History ''The Korean Republic'' ''The Korea Herald'' was first published on August 13, 1953, as ''The Korean Republic''. It was a four-page, tabloid-sized, English-language daily. In 1958, ''The Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
