New generation of Haebangchon, Gyeongnidan: 5 great new places to eat, drink, play

Things happen fast these days in central Seoul's multicultural neighborhoods like Haebangchon and Gyeongnidan. The past couple years have seen many heartbreaking business closures. Businesses there don't sink or swim based on profitability or customer demand, but landlords' whims. There are laws that protect their right to do business in a space for 10 years, but in many cases, not a day longer. At the same time, new establishments are opening up, sometimes right in the same spaces. Perch “Things change fast, and while that brings energy, it’s also a bit bittersweet — especially seeing long-time bars close down,” said Yoon Soo-young, owner of Perch. “It makes me feel mixed about where the neighborhood is headed, because I also really value the places and people who’ve been part of HBC for a long time. There’s still a strong local vibe, where bar and shop owners know and support each other.” Perch opened in late 2023, in a space inside a corner of Sinheung-ro, across the street from the former location of Hair of the Dog. It is a cozy place, offering indoor and outdoor seatWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times