Hotel Glory was modeled after Sontag Hotel (손탁호텔), the first European hotel in Seoul, Korea built in 1902. The first coffee shop of Korea was opened here.



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    Several famous people also stayed at Sontag hotel while they paid a visit to Korea such as British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American writer Jack London When they were war correspondent.

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      I do remember having read a little something about the Sontag Hotel a while back. It certainly came to mind while watching Mr. Sunshine.

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        Yeah, I personally think she’s another good inspiration to a new period drama 😉

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    I made a post earlier before found this post. So Glory Hotel was modeled after it. And I think Hina is “modelel” after Madam Sontag as well.

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      I think so. Madame Sontag said to speak French, German, Russian, English and some Korean. With her language abillity and sophistocated manners, she quickly won the king’s confidencel. She worked as an advisor to them and introduced western styled manners and receptions, hence became an influential feagures in Korean diplomat.

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        During those days, such a smart woman was uncommon sight. Both Madam Sontag and Hina are remarkable and blessed with such fortune in their own way.

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