Seoul Gyeongdong Market (서울 경동시장)

11.5Km 2024-12-03

3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

As the nation began to recover from the aftermath of the Korean War, farmers from the northern Gyeonggi-do region and Ganwon-do gathered around the old Seongdong Station (renamed ‘Hansol Donguibogam’) to sell their produce and wares. The farmers’ impromptu gathering on the fallow farmland to make their transactions soon led to the birth of a new marketplace. With the recent remodeling of the market, including the long-neglected Gyeongdong Theater, the place feels totally renewed and full of energy. Thanks to the renovation and diverse food stalls, the place is always bustling and filled with people.

Starbucks Gyeongdong Market (스타벅스 경동1960)

11.5Km 2024-12-27

3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Restored Gyeongdong Market space and the 5th community store for a win-win relationship with local economy

This 5th Starbucks Community Store is housed in a restored theater in Gyeongdong Market. The store has a win-win agreement with local merchants. Starbucks created a multiple cultural space in collaboration with LG Electronics such as LG Gold Star Radio Refresh Center. Every week, local artists and college students present culture and art performances on the stage that recreated the theatre concept. To offer a special experience suitable to an old theater, Starbucks developed the Retro Theater-like CND. For differentiated customer experiences, the store sells store-baked crafted food and exclusive merchandise.

Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑)

11.5Km 2025-03-15

192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, offering authentic kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. It faithfully recreates the Turkish culture and food through its interior, decorated with traditional tiles, and dishes prepared by a chef from Türkiye. Main menus include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish kebab.

Suhyup Gangseo Seafood Wholesale Market (수협 강서수산시장)

11.5Km 2025-09-15

130 Gangseodomaesijang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

As Seoul's largest seafood market in the southwestern region, Suhyup Gangseo Seafood Wholesale Market supplies seafood from all over the country at stable prices through auctions every morning. It sells a variety of seafood, including live fish, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, dried fish, and fermented fish products in fresh condition. Consumers can enjoy the seafood they purchase directly from the market at the specialized restaurant area on the second floor, which offers a wide range of seafood dishes and a diverse menu. The spacious and comfortable area is also suitable for family gatherings or company dinners.

Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

11.5Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Cheonggyecheon Museum (청계천박물관)

11.5Km 2021-11-02

530, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Cheonggyecheon Museum officially opened in October 2005. The museum’s long, glass exterior represents the flowing waters of Cheonggyecheon Stream, which runs through the heart of Seoul. The museum has a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, educational hall, and an auditorium. The museum contains visual representations of Seoul before and after the transition of Cheonggyecheon Stream. The permanent exhibition hall was remodeled in October 2015, and now offers even more ways to view the history of Seoul as shaped by Cheonggyecheon Stream.

The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon (더휴식 누베르 서울 이태원점)

11.5Km 2025-04-08

11 Usadan-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The Hyoosik Nouvelle Seoul Itaewon aims to rediscover Seoul through creativity and inspiration. The overall design of the hotel is inspired by French avant-garde, using a variety of objects and props to create an artistic and stylish atmosphere. The hotel has Collection T room type, a twin bedroom; Collection D room type, a double bedroom; and Collection S room type, a single bedroom. On the first floor of the hotel is a guest lobby and a pasta restaurant. The hotel's parking lot is limited in space, and therefore guests are advised to use a nearby public parking lot.

Itaewon Antiques Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

11.6Km 2025-04-11

109-1 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon Antiques Street was formed around the late 1960s, when a group of antique dealerships from Asia, Europe, and North America settled in the district. This 1km-long street is home to antique dealers offering antique sofa, chairs, and tables. Some shops also offer antique decorations, accessories, and clothing. It is a famous shopping district with its own unique ambience from that of Seoul. During spring and autumn, Itaewon Antique Festival takes place, allowing visitors to shop and enjoy cultural performances.

Dasi Bookshop (다시서점)

11.6Km 2025-08-14

77-24 Gonghang-daero 8-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Dasi Bookshop sells both second-hand and new books, and offers a space for readers to connect with books through a carefully curated selection, including limited edition books and books from independent publishers that are difficult to come by. In addition, it hosts book talks, book reading sessions, and author events, creating a cultural space for the community to connect. Visitors can also purchase merchandise and specially designed products, along with books, available both online and in the physical store.

NHIS Ilsan Hospital (국민건강보험 일산병원)

11.6Km 2025-10-23

100 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

NHIS Ilsan Hospital, opened in March 2000, is the nation's only insurer-run hospital and one of the most trusted and frequently visited hospitals in Korea. The International Healthcare Center, established in August 2012, is currently headed by a professor of neurosurgery and operated by a staff of three. In particular, the center is dedicated to providing the best hospital services for Russian-speaking patients. Through partnerships with more than 50 organizations both in Korea and abroad, the hospital actively engages in monitoring local healthcare trends, promoting Korean medical services, and enhancing international patient care. It also conducts annual medical training programs for healthcare professionals from target countries (e.g., Kazakhstan, Mongolia) while providing charitable medical services to financially disadvantaged international patients.

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