Coffee Hanyakbang occupies a narrow Euljiro alley in a space styled with Korean antiques and materials. Its name and setting recall Hye Min Seo, a Joseon-era public medical institution associated with physician Heo Jun.
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Old wood, mother-of-pearl cabinets, and patterned tiles create a deliberate contrast with the modern blocks around Euljiro. Coffee Hanyakbang is a café shaped by memories of Korean aesthetics and the site’s association with Hye Min Seo, a Joseon-era medical institution where physician Heo Jun cared for ordinary people.
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Quick facts
- The café is located at 16-6 Samil-daero 12-gil in Euljiro.
- Its interior uses objects such as mother-of-pearl cabinets, woodwork, and tiles.
- The site is associated with the former Hye Min Seo medical institution.
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