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Rakkojae

2003 establishments in South KoreaBuildings and structures in Jongno DistrictTourist attractions in Seoul
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Rakkojae (Korean: 락고재; lit. a house to enjoy the old) is a South Korean cultural center located in the Bukchon Hanok Village of Jongno-gu, Seoul, established with the purpose for foreign visitors to experience Korean culture in a hanok (한옥) or Korean traditional house. It began operations as a traditional hotel in 2003, a year after the 2002 FIFA World Cup held by South Korea and Japan. Rakkojae was the first instance where a hanok was re-purposed for use as a hotel. Rakkojae Seoul is a building with a 130-year history and was restored by Korean Human National Treasure, Master Carpenter Young Jin Chung in 2003. The hotel is actually a compound of three hanok, one in a 'ㄱ' shape, one in a 'ㄷ' shape, and one in a single-unit patio style. Rakkojae Seoul was the first hanok hotel to be listed in the first edition of the Michelin Seoul guide in 2017. Rakkojae Andong (Hahoe) opened its doors in Andong within the Hahoe Folk Village in 2009. On July 31, 2010, the Hahoe Folk Village was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, receiving international recognition for its cultural value. The entire village had long been designated as Korean Important Folk Property #122 for having preserved its ancient form and traditions for the past 600 years. This hotel is built in a different style of Korean traditional housing called choga, which historically was used as dwellings for commoners.

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Rakkojae
Bukchon-ro 4-gil, Seoul Gahoe-dong

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서울재동초등학교

Bukchon-ro 4-gil 7
03056 Seoul, Gahoe-dong
South Korea
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Biwon Tteokjip

Biwon Tteokjip (Korean: 비원떡집) is a historic tteok (Korean rice cake) store in Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1949, and has remained a family business since then. It was run by the third generation of the family by the 2010s. In 2017, it was designated an Oraegage, a store of historic value, by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. It is also a Seoul Future Heritage. It is listed on the Blue Ribbon Survey, a South Korean restaurant guide. The store's recipes descend from those of Han Hui-sun (한희순; 1889–1972), whom was reportedly one of the last royal court ladies of Joseon. She supervised the palace kitchens during the reigns of the final Korean monarchs Gojong and Sunjong. She handed her recipes down to Hong Gan-nan (홍간난; 1925–1999). Hong opened Biwon Tteokjip in 1949. The store was initially located near the former palace Changdeokgung. The store is possibly named for the Changdeokgung Secret Garden (called a biwon). The store was reportedly frequented by South Korean leader Park Chung Hee. In 1984, she handed the store off to her nephew, Ahn In-cheol (안인철), whom had worked there since the 1970s. Hong continued to work at the store until her death. Ahn moved the store to Susong-dong in Jongno District. Ahn handed the store off to his son, Ahn Sang-min (안상민) in the early 2010s. Ahn reportedly overhauled the store's packaging, design, and recipes after he took over, which led to an increase in sales. The tteok is reportedly all still made by hand. Ahn also had the store placed on travel guides for Japanese and Chinese customers, which also increased sales. The store reportedly prepares inventory on the day of, and closes early if it runs out of stock.