House of the Holy Water – God Eat, Seongsu
In Korean, holy water is 성수( Seongsu) — 聖水. This neighborhood is Seongsu. This restaurant is Holy Water. The shelves […]
In Korean, holy water is 성수( Seongsu) — 聖水. This neighborhood is Seongsu. This restaurant is Holy Water. The shelves […]
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