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Monday, 26 July 2010

The “Egg Roll” Alley in Myeongdong


t is a surprise that the “Egg Roll Alley” or “Gyeranmari Alley” is located in Myeongdong, the very heart of dowentown Seoul. Even the food, egg roll, is not a good match for the district filled with chic stores and cafes.

The alley lies right next to the head office building of the Korea Exchange Bank at Ulchiro Ipgu (Ulchiro 1-ga) subway station on Line No. 2, an area packed with major financial institutions’ headquarters such as Hana Bank, Kookmin Bank, SK Securities and CJ Asset Management. It is also a paradise for shoppers and tourists with shopping centers and five-star hotels like Plaza Hotel, Lette Hotel and Lotte Department Store. This alley, hidden in the jungle of shiny tall buildings, presents a striking contrast to its surroundings.

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