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The Yongsan-gu district between Seoul City modern City Center and Gangnam district was mostly defined by the large US military base there. And the surroundings such installations usually generate.

As the military presence in central Seoul is downscaling, the area are into a large transition and gentrification. That means growing into a combination of very affluent neighbourhoods with supporting upscale establishments, and some interesting entertainment, food and drinks area.

Craft beer and international cuisine

Back when I was visiting, the craft beer and homemade sausage/burgers trend had just been ignited in East-Asia. And the small alleyways and old Seoul wooden house areas was converting into small pubs, bars and eateries. All with a distinct charm a combination of historic memories and respectful modern artisans can bring. Together with well educated, very modern Korean youth and locals.

Being easy accessible by metro, not only tourists and Gangnam people enjoyed this area. A lot of people from around the city got there for the good drinks, quality food and the good mood in a mostly civilised party area. Being tired of PA-styled craft beers already back then, I still was able to find some interesting porters and fruit and spice based beer offerings. And even a kimchi-tasting one.

I still remember a Hawaii-styled hamburger with Belgian big fries as one of the best burgers I have ever tasted. The chilli-sausage later that night was proper German styled, but not extraordinary.

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