Yeonnam-dong, Neighborhood district in Mapo District, South Korea
Yeonnam-dong is a neighborhood in Mapo featuring small cafes, international restaurants, and artistic spaces scattered across narrow streets near Hongik University Station. The area includes local shops, studios, and public gathering spots woven throughout its layout.
The area developed as a residential neighborhood and later became an arts hub due to its proximity to Hongik University and the creative community. The underground conversion of the former Gyeongui railway line created the Gyeongui Line Forest Park and reshaped the district.
The neighborhood supports local artists through galleries, creative workshops, and independent bookstores that sell graphic novels and rare publications found nowhere else.
The neighborhood is best explored on foot, as the narrow street layout encourages a slow pace of discovery. Exit 3 from Hongik University Station leads directly into the area, and the nearby Gyeongui Line Forest Park provides a green alternative for walking.
The Greem Cafe features an interior entirely designed in black and white that makes visitors feel as if they stepped into a cartoon world. This deliberate color choice extends to every object, from furniture to cups, turning the space into a photo-worthy experience.
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