Suwon, Strolling Through TV DramaLocations.

Have you watched the TV drama that recently finished “Run AwayWith Sunjae?” This drama became very popular for its beautiful scenes and touching story. Its key scenes were filmed in Suwon, a city known for its historic Hwaseong Fortress and charming streets. Because of this, Suwon has been the background for many other dramas as well. Since Kyonggi University students will finish their midterm exams in May, we would like to introduce...

Three Different Attractions, Seoul’s Big Three Traditional Markets

Although we are living in the time of supermarkets and online shopping, the traditional market is the best place to feel Korean Jeong, and find cheap food ingredients and delicious street food. This is an introduction of the three main traditional markets of Seoul. Mangwon Market Mangwon Market, located in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is famous for ‘Manglidangil’ which is the street consisting of various cafes and delicious restaurants. You may...

Dongmyo: Living Romance in Seoul

Dongmyo, which is also called ‘Dokkaebi Market of Hwanghak-dong,' sells lots of things, such as second-hand products, antiques, military equipment, and so on. According to Seoul Metro, each day over 33,369 people use Dongmyo Station on metro lines 1 and 6. This statistic includes users who transferred to other metro lines, but we can’t ignore the amount of peoplewho visit Dongmyo.How to go to Dongmyo:Getting to Dongmyo from Kyong...

A Trip to Starfield in Suwon

Suwon Starfield, which began construction in 2020 and opened in 2024, is located close to Hwaseo Station in Jangan-gu in Suwon. The size of Starfield is 0.7 times the size of Kyonggi University, a significant fact. As a large-scale complex, Suwon Starfield offers a variety of retail, cultural, and assembly facilities. Among them, the facility that has made headlines is the Star Garden Library. Additionally, Traders, the London Bagel Museum, and ...

Haenggung-dong Report

One of the hot spots near Kyonggi University is Haenggung-dong, which is located about 15 minutes away by bus from the main gate of the university. Haenggung-dong has become a bustling place since 2016, with workshops, cafes, and restaurants, following the nationwide trend of “nidan-gil” streets. This area, now mainly called “Haenggung-dong Cafe Street” or “Haengnidan-gil,” first began to attract tourists due ...

The Place Where the Time Goes By Slowly, Hanok Stay “Buksudam”

People usually search for special places where they can spend time in a private way while they are not disturbed by other external factors. Catching up with this social demand, there are various mobile applications that can reserve interspace. The most common example is the party room. On special holidays, such as the beginning and end of the year or Christmas, renting a party room is so popular that it is impossible to make a reservation less t...

A Cafe View of the Gwanggyo Skyline

Gwanggyo, near Kyonggi University, is a new housing development that features a gorgeous city design. Pharos will introduce two cafes in high rise buildings where you can view the entire landscape of Gwanggyo at a glance. Both cafes are very conveniently located near Gwanggyo Jungang Station, which Kyonggi University students can easily access. Here is how you can explore the cafes that have nice views near the school. - Location Gwanggyo SK VIE...

Looking for a New Hobby? Pharos Will Help You!

Recently, when asked, “What is your hobby?” most students say they don’t have one or reluctantly say they watch YouTube, movies, and dramas. What is the reason? The biggest reason is the lack of money, time, and strength in modern society. However, according to a survey conducted by JOB KOREA, young people want to have a hobby but failed to find one that suits them. In addition, there is various content such as YouTube or Netfl...

A Hot Place in Suwon Gwanggyo Lake Park!

Gwanggyo Lake Park, located in Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, is a hot place on social media. It boasts two lakes, Sindae Lake and Wonchun Lake, and there is a complex around it where you can enjoy various cultural activities. In particular, Gwanggyo Lake Park is a waterfront space that preserves the nature of the two lakes as much as possible, so it is a park that creates a natural atmosphere in the center of the city. This is one of the reasons why Gw...

Relaxing with a Coffee? Not in an Espresso Bar!

“Espresso” means “express” in English. This refers to not only the quick extraction speed but also the speed with which the coffee is consumed. In Italy, the home of espresso, people simply drink espresso before work, before school, or in their spare time. For this reason, cafés in Italy usually have a standing area instead of a large seating area. Even if there are seats, the standing price and the table price are...