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Toooooooo many people 🥲

Today 9pm

This is Hanyakbang (한약방 — 韓藥房) and Hyemindang (혜민당 — 惠民堂), technically two properties both owned and operated by the same business.

^(For those curious, both words are antiquated, early-1900s terms for a pharmacy or an apothecary of traditional medicine, translating to "Korean Pharmacy" and "Helping Folks Hall", respectively.)

This little alleyway runs east/west through the center of a city block in Euljiro 2-ga. Hanyakbang started first on the north side of this thin alleyway, barely wide enough for two adults to stand abreast, and later expanded to operate the space on the south side of the alleyway which they ended up calling Hyemindang. This means that the workers are bustling dishes of baked goods and cups of coffee back and forth across the short gap that separates the two locations.

Unfortunately as with many things in Seoul, just as it started to find success, it got eaten up by a redevelopment project starting early this month (April, 2026). Seeing the towering steel & glass towers, hotels and banking companies, that surround this quaint little quarter, the news was unsurprising.

I was nonetheless saddened to see this article in which the owner waxes poetic about how he found this alley vacant, covered in cigarette-butts, reeking of piss; he managed to slowly and steadily cultivate it into a beautiful and well-loved social hub over the course of years.

The wood interior throughout makes the space feel very warm, and the metal grating on the windows separating Hanyakbang's 2nd floor from its stairway / access-hallway adds to the antiquated, out-of-time vibe. It was very cozy and in only two short visits I could've easily seen myself becoming a regular.

I hope some of you can enjoy having a cup there before they're gone.

101-34 Euljiro 2(i)-ga Jung-gu Seoul

(서울특별시 중구 을지로2가 101-34)

Logistical descriptions of pictures, in order:

1. Looking down alleyway from west access point, facing eastward

2. Same direction, facing east, taken from further inside

3. Facing west (southwest) toward Hyemindang on south side of alley

4. Inside Hanyakbang, the business's bakery on the first floor

5. Head-on shot of the counter from the same location

6. Second floor of Hanyakbang (north side of alley)

7. First floor of Hyemindang (south side of alley)

8. Wider "tributary" alleyway leading to main (narrower) alleyway's eastern entrance; of the two gentlemen in this photo were going there they'd continue forward and to their left

9. The towering skyscrapers in the surrounding neighborhood, the likes of which will probably be built on this location after its demolition

Hi everyone,

I’m sharing this on behalf of the owner of my favorite local vinyl bar in Donggyo-dong (near Hongdae), which is sadly closing its doors after 30years. To clear out the collection, they are holding a massive second-hand LP sale until Monday, April 27th.

There are about 5,000 to 6,000 records in total, and the collection is incredibly diverse. I helped out a bit yesterday and saw everything from:

• Korean Classics (Gugak, Gagok) & Vintage K-pop

• Pop, Rock, Metal

• Techno, Disco, Jazz

• Classical, Movie Soundtracks, and more!

There are definitely some hidden gems and unique finds in there. A few people stopped by yesterday and already walked away with stacks of records!

The bar is still technically operating during this period, so you can grab a beer while you dig through the crates. It’s a great spot for a chill "Digging & Drinks"

[Details]

• 💿 Quantity: ~6,000 LPs, many many CDs too.

• 🗓️ Date: From now until Monday, April 27th

• ⏰ Hours: * Weekdays: 7 PM – 11 PM

• Weekends: 2 PM – 8 PM

(The owner is usually there earlier and stays later than these hours, so it's quite flexible!)

• 📍 Location: B1, 171 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Studio 70’s Sunnymars)

Feel free to drop by if you're in the area. Let's give these records a new home! 🙇‍♂️

(And owner can speak english, no worries!)

If you have any question let me know~!

The cherry blossom is in full bloom in Korea. Unfortunately it only last a week or two so now is the best time to view them.

Areas can get quite busy especially round Yieudo Han river.

I found a lot of blossom along one of the side rivers near dorimcheong station.

A few videos and some shots of the path and some drone footage from above.

So beautiful- wish it lasted longer.

I live in kukkiwon block near gangnam station

took this photo today

cherry blossoms are very beautiful but rain is coming tomorrow

it will be last chance to see them

see you again next year stay safe everyone

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It is in Seoul, that's for sure. Want to guess which neighborhood?

Hint: You can see many cats jumping over the wall here. 😁

Most of the main areas are closed due to the show preparations.

Hey everyone, you GOTTA check out the Yangjaecheon Cherry Blossom Festival! I was there today and the whole walk from Dogok-dong to Samsung Station was insane. Seriously one of the best festivals I've seen. My advice: Go tomorrow around 5 PM, start walking, and hang out until 8 or 9. Tons to see and do!

It’s tomorrow or never!

[네이버지도]

양재천근린공원

서울 서초구 양재동 261-23

https://naver.me/xXnQZAUd

So beatiful cherry blossoms are blooming here, and it may fall next week

I don't have a girlfriend so I visited there alone

May you are not alone like me 😁😁

(photo taken by me)