Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

8.0Km    2024-12-02

251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

Olivine Spa (올리바인 스파)

8.0Km    2025-10-23

4-1 Tongil-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Chosen as one of the 25 recommended wellness tourist destinations by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, Olivine Spa operates a luxury spa and a beauty & slimming center in downtown. The spa also provides professional pre-natal and post-natal massage, body shape care, and various beauty programs in partnership with Seran General Hospital and Olivium (a postpartum care center). Olivine Spa provides massages by top-tier therapists in the industry who will relieve fatigue and eliminate toxins accumulated through daily life. They will help your body become healthier and more balanced, ensuring customer satisfaction. Furthermore, Olivine Spa uses Swiss premium brands Les Nouvels Aroma and Darphin in their programs. Its beauty & slimming center provides customized consulting and various beauty-related medical programs in partnership with medical staff at Seran General Hospital.

LG Best Shop - Donggyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 동교점)

8.1Km    2024-04-18

6, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Daiso - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 홍대2호)

8.1Km    2024-04-22

182, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The Halal Guys (할랄가이즈 홍대)

8.1Km    2024-03-19

10 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-1802

The Halal Guys is a Middle Eastern halal food specialty restaurant that originated in New York, USA, offering dishes prepared in accordance with Islamic law. Their main menu includes the falafel platter, which is made by mixing chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices and served with salad, as well as the combo sandwiche featuring chicken and beef with their special sauce. It is located near Hongik University.

Nike - Jordan Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 조던홍대)

8.1Km    2024-04-16

161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - TIMES SQUARE Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 타임스퀘어홍대)

8.1Km    2024-04-17

B1, Hongdae Underground Shopping Center, 161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Converse - EXIT Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 EXIT 홍대점)

8.1Km    2024-06-28

161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Jihwaja (지화자)

8.1Km    2024-03-18

125 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2269-5834

Jihwaja is a traditional Korean restaurant operated by a successor of Joseon dynasty royal dishes. Their manchan course (full course) includes menus served at royal banquets such as gungjung manchan (royal course), Jineo-byul manchan (deluxe royal degustation course), and janggeum manchan (daejanggeum degustation course) courses. The janggeum course reconstructs dishes from the drama "Dae Jang Geum." For the Jeongchan course (Set menu), they offer so galbi sura (grilled beef ribs course), jeonbok cho sura (braised abalones in soy sauce course), so galbi jjim sura (braised beef short ribs course), and haemul sinseollo sura (seafood hot pot course). Additionally, they serve milk porridge, meat and vegetable skewers, mandu, royal hot pot, and grilled marinated beef.

Heroes of Independence Look at the Stars (독립의 영웅, 별을 보다)

8.1Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서대문구 통일로 251 (현저동)