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Korean National Liberation Day

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National Liberation Day of Korea 광복절 Have you noticed anything different on the streets of Korea in August? Do you see the korean national flags hanging prominently on the shops, restaurants and national monuments in Korea? The national flags, "Taegeukgi" decorate the streets to celebrate National Liberation Day of Korea, Gwangbokjeol (광복절) on 15 August. The literal meaning of Gwangbokjeol is " The day the light returned, " symbolizing the end of the Japanese Imperialism in 1945, and this holiday is also celebrated in North Korea as Liberation of the Fatherland Day (조국해방의 날). The day of Hope and Light Korea was officially liberated from the Japanese colony in 1945 when World War 2 ended. Japan declared unconditional surrender on this day, and allowed Korea to gain independence. "Gwangbok" means light has returned, and now Korea is a free country after being a Japanese colony for 36 years. Places to visit on Gwangbokjeol To commemorate Korea...

Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces

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Why People Thrive in   Coworking Spaces By Gretchen Spreitzer , Peter Bacevice , Lyndon Garrett The article below is an excerpt from "Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces", taken from  Harvard Business Review  from the September 2015 Issue. There seems to be something special about coworking spaces. As researchers who have, for years, studied how employees thrive, we were surprised to discover that people who belong to them report levels of thriving that approach an average of 6 on a 7-point scale. This is at least a point higher than the average for employees who do their jobs in regular offices, and something so unheard of that we had to look at the data again. It checked out. So we were curious: What makes coworking spaces – defined as membership-based workspaces where diverse groups of freelancers, remote workers, and other independent professionals work together in a shared, communal setting – so effective? And are there lessons for ...

Places to visit near ECS153

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Places to visit near ECS153 Located just 10 minutes away from ECS153, Samseong-dong Roasting Coffee House is a rustic cafe which serves quality coffee. The coffee beans are primarily imported from South America such as Brazil and Columbia. As soon we step into the cafe, we are greeted by the warm scents of premium coffee beans.  The cafe is chill and provides a conducive environment for business meetings or simply a place to chill and relax on a lazy afternoon.  The cafe is conveniently located next to Seonjeongneung which houses the royal tombs of King Seongjong, Queen Jeonghyeon, and King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is an ideal place for an afternoon stroll. Samseong-dong Roasting Coffee House Opening hours: 10am - 11pm daily Address: 49, Bongeunsa-ro 68-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul ( 서울 강남구 봉은사로 68길 49) Seonjeongneung (Royal Tombs) Opening hours: Mar - Oct 6am - 9...

ECS153 Partners

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Let's start your adventure with ECS153 ! Join ECS153 as a member to enjoy privileges such as visiting our partner companies around the world. You will have the chance to visit our global partner companies free of charge !🗺🙌😍😄 Watch this space for more partner companies..💕 ECS153 Partnership global map @ Outpost Co-working Space @ Csalogany Co-working Space  @Mustard Seed Co-working Space  @Vamonos Co-working Space  @White Space Co-working Space  @Cabinet Lounge Co-working Space  @Kafnu Co-working Space  @Inbound League Co-working Space @L'Atelier Co-working Space

ECS153 - The Place To Be

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ABOUT ECS153 COWORKING SPACE Located a stone's throw away from Seolleung station, ECS153 Elancer is a collaborative coworking office space in Seoul, a perfect incubator office venue for start up companies to grow, share and exchange ideas at the heart of Gangnam. We are committed to the growth and success of your company. Why choose ECS153?  Convenient location at the business hub of Gangnam  Modern and stylish furnishing  An extensive network of 3000 potential clients  Office fitted with windows with amazing paranomic city view  Vibrant and exciting workplace  Conducive environment for start-ups to realize their dreams Facilities: Comfortable Lounge Enjoy casual meetings with your clients and colleagues in our spacious lounge. Cafe Enjoy a wide spread of breakfast and afternoon tea snacks and choose from a wide selection of beverages including tea, coffee and milk. Lani Me...
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Korean Dishes you must try! Mul Naengmyeon - Korean Cold Noodles 물냉면 : these noodles are served cold, originally from North-Korea this plate is a must during hot season and will help you to forget about hot and humid summer!! Bibimbap - Korean mixed rice with meat and vegetables 비빔밥   : The term Bibim means mixing and Bap means rice. It is served in a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul or kimchi and gochujang, soy sauce, or doenjang Gimbap - Korean Sushi Roll  김밥  : It’s steamed white rice and various flavorful ingredients rolled in roasted seaweed. Gimbap is a quintessential Korean pic-nic food as sandwich in the West, it does not require ustentsils to eat. Tteokbokki - Spicy Rice cacke 떡볶이 : A street food beloved by korean, Tteokbokki is rice cakes seasonned and cooked with Korean Spicy Chili sauce. Kimchi Buchimgae - Kimchi Pancakes 김치부침개  : Chewy. Crunchy. Salty. Spicy. This veggie dish ha...
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Weekend getaways in South Korea Gapyeong :  Accessible from Seoul by subway, this destination has many fun-filled activities and well-known for its stir-fried chicken dish, also known as Dak Galbi. The top 3 attractions at Gapyeong are Namiseom Island , La petite France and the Garden of Morning Calm.  Accesible via subway, a journey on the Seoul Metro costs from ₩1,050 to ₩2,050 depending on the length of the journey  2.    Muuido Island :        A ferry ride to Muuido Island from Incheon brings you to Muuido Island, an unforgettable summer get away!! Nestled far away from the bustling city, you can experience resting in little huts on the expanse beach, tuck into a hearty barbecue while enjoying the brightly lit night sky. A ferry runs every 15 to 30 minutes fron Incheon Muuido Island. 3.     Jeo...