Okdongsik (옥동식)

10.5Km 2024-02-22

44-10 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Okdongsik specializes in clear pork bone soup, known as dwaeji gomtang. Its distinctive feature lies in the exceptionally clear broth made from only the meat of pig forelegs and hind legs. The signature dish is dwaeji gomtang, and alongside it, they also offer kimchi mandu, perfect for enjoying with the soup. With thinly sliced meat and a savory yet light broth, it has garnered much love and appreciation.

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

10.5Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The Saem - Hongdae Branch* [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 홍대점*)

10.5Km 2024-04-22

98-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문)

10.5Km 2024-12-04

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Built in 1395 under the reign of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, Gwanghwamun Gate is the southern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is also the main gate of the palace, therefore larger and fancier in comparison to the other gates. Gwanghwamun Gate consists of three arched gates; the center gate was used by the king, while the other two were used by the crown prince and royal officials. The tall granite walls of the gate serve as a platform for the wooden gate tower that watches over the city. The gate has a sign with its name written at the top center of the gate tower.

Gwanghwamun Gate went through several damages and restorations over the course of history. It was first severely damaged during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and was not restored until the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1864. Under the Japanese administration, the gate was demolished and relocated to the north of the palace's eastern gate, followed by series of damages during the Korean War (1950-1953). In 1968, Gwanghwamun Gate was relocated back to the south of the palace and was rebuilt using concrete; however, the gate’s position was shifted a few meters away from its original location. In 2006, a major reconstruction project took place to restore Gwanghwamun Gate to its original state and location, disassembling the structure completely and replacing concrete with granite and wood. After three years and eight months of construction, Gwanghwamun Gate was fully restored to its original form and was open to the public on August 15, 2010.

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)

10.5Km 2025-01-13

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be 600 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. The tree stands 19m in x_height, and has six separate trunks sprawling in all directions. It is the biggest and the oldest in Korea. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.

Homi Art Shop - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호미화방 홍대)

10.5Km 2024-04-18

1F, 20, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Stylenanda - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다 홍대)

10.5Km 2024-04-17

23, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁)

10.5Km 2024-07-09

45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0274

Gyeonghuigung Palace, a designated Historic Site, was originally called the large palace by Saemun Gate, or the Western Palace, for its location within the city. It was not until the eighth year of Gwanghaegun (1616) that the palace was used as a royal residence for the king, changing the name to Gyeongdeokgung Palace. The name later changed again to the current Gyeonghuigung Palace in 1760. The palace grounds included many halls but they were mostly all burned down in a fire in 1829. After the Japanese occupation began, all remaining buildings on the site were torn down and the palace grounds were turned into Gyeongseong Middle School (now Seoul High School). The school moved to Gangnam area in 1987, afterwhich the previous location was turned into a park. The palace grounds currently hold Seoul Museum of Art and walking paths, as well as a restoration of Heunghwamun Gate, the main gate of the palace, and Sungjeongjeon Hall, the main hall, completed in November 1994.

Choong Ang High School (중앙고등학교)

10.5Km 2025-10-23

164 Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-1321

Choong Ang High School is located in Jong-ro near Samcheongdong-gil. It was built to educate the public at the beginning of the 20th century. The school’s main building was reconstructed in 1937 after the original two-story brick house was destroyed in 1934. The main building situated in front of the main gate is a two-story H-shaped granite stone building in Gothic style, with a four-story tower in the middle.

The school holds historical significance because it was designed by Park Dong Jin, one of Korea's first modern architects and the designer of Korea University’s main building, library, and the Chosun Ilbo Newspaper Company building. The main building of Choong Ang High School is designated as Historic Site No. 281. Many national leaders were educated at the gothic building during the grim period when Korea was trying to escape Japanese colonial rule.

Sinchon Gisa Sikdang (신촌기사식당)

10.5Km 2025-09-15

408 Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Sinchon Gisa Sikdang is a long-established restaurant with a long tradition, known for its generous portions and flavor, gaining word-of-mouth popularity and being featured in various television shows. In 2021, it was certified as a Long-standing Small Business by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Small Enterprise and Market Service. The restaurant's representative menu is Bulkkot Baekban, which consists of dwaejibulbaek (pork bulgogi) and yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab), ideal for two to three people. It's a great place to experience the authentic taste of a traditional restaurant with dishes like pork bulgogi and kimchi stew with fresh meat.

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