Oraegage
Designation for old stores in Seoul, South Korea
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Oraegage (Korean: 오래가게), also stylized as OraeGage and translated to Seoul Historical Store,[1] is a designation by the Seoul Metropolitan Government for long-running businesses. The program recognizes such businesses, offers them support, and provides information on them for tourists.[2] It has been running since 2017.[3]
The name of the program means literally "old store", but reportedly also has a meaning of "store that is wanted to be even older".[2]
The program reportedly selects entries in its list by scouting the city, conducting interviews and verifying aspects of the business, and narrowing down candidates. Members of the list reportedly have been running for over 30 years or have been owned by at least two generations.[4][5] Various types of businesses are included in the designation, including restaurants, pharmacies, book stores, beauty salons, and more.[6]
List of Oraegage
| Name | Type | Established | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamo Studio | Repair shop | 1982 | Seongdong |
| Awon Gongbang | Metalwork | 1983 | Jongno |
| Apple House | Restaurant | 1987 | Dongjak |
| Biwon Tteokjip | Tteok store | 1949 | Jongno |
| Bonghwa Mukjip | Restaurant | 1982 | Seongbuk |
| Brothers' Blacksmith Workshop | Blacksmith | c. 1970s | Eunpyeong |
| Bukchon Woodwork Workshop | Carpenter | 1972[8] | Jongno |
| Bulgwang Blacksmith Workshop | Blacksmith | 1963[9] | Eunpyeong |
| Chong Ro Tailor | Tailor | 1916 | Jung |
| Chunchusa | Tailor | 1955[10] | Seodaemun |
| Chung Won San Bang | Carpenter | 1981[11] | Jongno |
| Daegu Sesame Oil | Food store | 1975 | Jongno |
| Darak | Restaurant | Mapo | |
| Deungchon Choewolseon Kalguksu | Restaurant | 1984 | Gangseo |
| Dok-Dabang | Coffeehouse | 1971[12] | Seodaemun |
| Dol Record | Record store | 1975 | Jung |
| Dongbu Goryeo Bakery | Bakery | 1974 | Jungnang |
| Donglim Knot Workshop | Crafts | 2004[13][a] | Jongno |
| Dongyang Bangatgan | Tteok store | 1974[14] | Jongno |
| Dream Handmade | Shoemaker | Seongdong | |
| Elburim Tailorshop | Tailor | 1975 | Dongdaemun |
| Eulji Dabang | Coffeehouse | 1985 | Jung |
| Ewha Myeongju | Tailor | c. 1970s | Seocho |
| Figaro | Pub | Gwanak | |
| Gaemi Supermarket | Grocery store | c. 1900s | Yongsan |
| Gami Bunsik | Restaurant | 1975 | Seodaemun |
| Gawon Craft Studio | Jade crafts | 1974 | Jongno |
| Geoan | Furniture makers | 1981 | Jongno |
| Geulbeot Books | Bookstore | 1979 | Mapo |
| Geumbok Store | Tailor | 1978[15] | Geumcheon |
| Gnal | Bookstore | 1988[15] | Gwanak |
| Gonghang Kalguksu | Restaurant | 1979 | Gangseo |
| Koohasanbang | Calligraphers | 1913 | Jongno |
| Gukseon Otchil | Lacquerware | 1977 | Jongno |
| Gyeonggi Tteokjip | Tteok store | 1958 | Mapo |
| HY Tailor | Tailor | 1932 | Jung |
| Hakrim Dabang | Coffeehouse | 1956 | Jongno |
| Haksa Billiards | Billiards hall | 1967 | Dongdaemun |
| Ham's Brot | Bakery | 1999 | Dobong |
| Haneul Mulbit | Dyeing | 1973[16] | Jongno |
| Hansin Pottery | Pottery | 1967[17] | Yongsan |
| Hapdeok Supermarket | Convenience store | 1971[18] | Yongsan |
| Hillstring | Musical instruments | 1970 | Seocho |
| Homi Art Shop | Art store | 1975[19] | Mapo |
| Hongik Books | Bookstore | 1957 | Seodaemun |
| Hwanghae Barbershop | Barbershop | 1970[20] | Gangbuk |
| Hwedula | Restaurant | 1972 | Seodaemun |
| Hyeseong Hair Shop | Barbershop | 1979[15] | Guro |
| Hyoja Bakery | Bakery | 1987 | Jongno |
| Hyoseong Oriental Medicine Clinic | Traditional medicine clinic | 1984[21] | Dongdaemun |
| Ingkko Tteokbokki | Restaurant | 1978 | Jungnang |
| Itaewon Books | Bookstore | 1973 | Yongsan |
| JS Shoes Design Lab | Shoemaker | Seongdong | |
| Jasungdang Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 1969 | Gangseo |
| Jembroth Jewelry | Jewelry store | 1984 | Gangnam |
| Jidaebang | Tea shop | 1982[22] | Jongno |
| Kim Yong-an Patisserie | Bakery | 1967 | Yongsan |
| Koggiri | Restaurant | 1986[23] | Mapo |
| Kum Bak Yeon | Gold leaf art | 1856 | Jongno |
| Kyungeun Acoustic | Musical instruments | 1987 | Jongno |
| Kyungin Museum of Fine Art | Art museum | 1983 | Jongno |
| La Pluma & Bohemian | Coffeehouse | 1990 | Seongbuk |
| Lee Frameshop | Glasses store | 1971 | Yongsan |
| Mannadang | Confectionary store | 1991 | Gangnam |
| Men to Men Tailor Shop | Tailor | 1983[24] | Yeongdeungpo |
| Midopa Flower Cafe | Flower shop | 1978[25] | Yeongdeungpo |
| Mirim Bunsik | Restaurant | 1988 | Gwanak |
| Motungi Jip | Restaurant | 1988[26] | Gangnam |
| Myeongga Tteokjip | Tteok store | 1980 | Songpa |
| Myung Sin Dang Brush Store | Paintbrush maker | 1932 | Jongno |
| Naeja Peanuts | Food store | 1974 | Jongno |
| Nagwon Rice Cake | Tteok store | c. 1910s[27] | Jongno |
| Napcheong Bronzeware | Metalwork | 1986 | Jongno |
| Napoleon Bakery | Bakery | 1968 | Seongbuk |
| Park Indang | Seal maker | Jongno | |
| Peter Pan 1978 | Bakery | 1978 | Seodaemun |
| Pyeongtaek Rice Store | Food store | 1988[15] | Geumcheon |
| Sahara | Restaurant | 1988[28] | Mapo |
| Sambowon | Buddhist goods store | 1976 | Jongno |
| Samu Chicken Center | Restaurant | 1972 | Yeongdeungpo |
| Samyangtang | Bathhouse | 1972 | Gangbuk |
| Sangsindang | Seal maker | Gangnam | |
| Seolwha Hardware | Hardware store | 1980 | Dongjak |
| Seongwoo Barbershop | Barbershop | 1927 | Mapo |
| Seoul Record | Record store | 1976 | Jongno |
| Seoul Sanghoe | Food store | 1971[29] | Jung |
| Seoul Studio | Photography studio | 1969 | Gangbuk |
| Seowoo Bakery | Bakery | 1980 | Seocho |
| Seungjin Toy | Toy store | 1980 | Jongno |
| seven well | Shoemaker | Jung | |
| Sinheung Sanghoe | Restaurant | 1975 | Yeongdeungpo |
| Sinrakwon | Restaurant | 1965 | Dongdaemun |
| Songlim Shoes | Shoemaker | 1936 | Jung |
| Sonmat Gimbap | Restaurant | 1980 | Jongno |
| Soonhee Food | Food store | 1969[30] | Jongno |
| Ssangma Studio | Photography studio | Yeongdeungpo | |
| Suyu Fish Cake Factory | Food store | 1974 | Gangbuk |
| Taegeukdang | Bakery | 1946 | Jung |
| Talbang | Mask store | 1984 | Jongno |
| Teobangnae | Coffeehouse | 1983 | Dongjak |
| The Hangsangsoo Embroidery | Museum | 1963 | Seongbuk |
| Theater Sanwoollim | Theater company | 1969 | Mapo |
| Tong-in Store | Art gallery | 1924 | Jongno |
| Tongmungwan | Book store | 1934 | Jongno |
| Yemoonsa | Seal maker | Jung | |
| Yeonhee Photo Studio | Photography studio | c. 1950s | Seodaemun |
| Yuil Oriental Medicine Clinic | Traditional medicine clinic | 1945 | Jongno |
See also
Notes
- Craftspeople here have worked in the industry for longer.