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On an icy winter afternoon stopping by Hank’s Book
Cafe in downtown Seoul is a perfect way to relax. The owner Hank is usually
there to greet you and is a great source for learning about Korea. Not to
mention, he is one of the sweetest Korean men I have ever met. I loved talking with him about Korea and his
publishing company located in Irvine, CA.
Hank was also very proud to tell me that his son attends Columbia
University in New York City and was excited to show off the latest edition of Seoul Selection. The reason why I love
Hank’s Book CafΓ© is because Hank is so genuine. When it comes down to buying
any English books in Korea, Hank has the best selections. Kyobo Bookstore κ΅λ³΄λ¬Έκ³
and Young Poon YP Booksμνλ¬Έκ³ are great because of
their enormous English sections; but Hank’s Book Cafe has comfort and great
customer service that you won’t get in the big Korean chains. Hank will even
make you coffee himself.
Each time I have popped into Hank’s, he has helped
me pick out great books. My first selection was Korean language book titled Yes! You can Learn Korean Language Structure
in Just 40 Minutes. I didn’t actually learn in 40 minutes, but after about
an hour I could easily read and write Korean Hangul. The next book I purchased
was written by a woman who traveled to Korea with her boyfriend’s band and
documented her time living in Seoul for 3 months. The book titled Meeting Mr. Kim: Or How I Went to Korea and
Learned to Love Kimchi gives a great overview of places to visit in Seoul
and how a first time traveler to Korea might experience culture shock and adoration
simultaneously.
Hank’s Book CafΓ© has the best location of any of the
downtown bookstores; located right across the street from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Just Exit Gwangwamun Subway Station Exit 2 Line No. 5 and walk toward the
palace. Cross the street as you walk toward the palace and then turn right.
Cross the street again at the corner and you will see a sign pointing down;
Hank’s is underground. After relaxing at Hank’s, take a right when you exit and
head up the street toward Samcheongdong for a nice meal and some shopping.
Hank's Book Cafe is one of my favorite book stores in Seoul. |
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