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Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

7.2Km    2020-06-18

21-18, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the structure. In 1895, during the Joseon dynasty, the Eulmisabyeon Incident took place as a show of force by the Japanese.

Empress Myeongseong-hwanghu was emerging as a strong figure in Korea at a time when a power struggle between Japan, China, Russia, and other powers were taking place. Japanese Minister, Miura Goro saw her as a threat and ordered her assassination. After hearing news of the Empress’s assassination, King Gojong and the Crown Prince sought refuge in the Russian Embassy for one year.

After 1945, the Soviet Union took over the embassy until it was almost completely destroyed by a fire during the Korean War [1950~1953]. The only remaining parts of the building are the tower and basement areas. The building was restored to its current condition in 1973 and is now enjoyed by many as a public park.

Hongdae Nanta Theatre (홍대난타전용관)

7.2Km    2021-08-27

29, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-739-8288

Located in Hongdae, a signature of youth and cultural streets, Hongdae Nanta Theater has 323 seats and offers two performances daily.

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (충무공 이순신 동상)

7.2Km    2024-03-04

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin can be found at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Admiral Yi Sun-shin (1545-1598) was a naval commander who served during the Japanese invasion of Korea (also known as Imjin War: 1592-1598). The undefeated admiral achieved 23 victories against the Japanese navy using innovative tactics, and he is thus considered as one of the greatest generals in the history of Korea. Admiral Yi’s likeness can be found on the 100 won coin.

Tanello Jewellery [Tax Refund Shop] (타넬로(모두디자인컴퍼니))

7.2Km    2024-04-16

1F, 10, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hongik University Entrance Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대정문점)

7.2Km    2024-06-26

1F, 4, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Aromind (아로마인드)

7.2Km    2024-01-30

19-7 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Aromind is a perfume workshop that offers a perfume-making experience with a professional perfumer in a quiet hanok building. Visitors can create their own one-of-a-kind perfume by choosing three out of 30 different scent options that change on a seasonal basis. A perfume one-day class is held for one to eight people for one to one and a half hours. The fee for the experience includes a 50 ml product and a 10 ml sample. They also offer the class in Korean with English interpretation when there non-Korean speaking participants. Aromind is the perfect place to create your own scent to associate your memory of Korea.

Understar Seoul - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (언더스타서울 서교)

7.2Km    2024-04-23

90, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Bukchon Hanok Center for History (북촌한옥역사관)

7.2Km    2024-11-05

3 Gyedong 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Hosim [Tax Refund Shop] (호심)

7.2Km    2024-04-19

1F, 33, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

7.2Km    2024-03-04

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-7713

King Sejong Statue can be found at Seoul’s Gwanghawmun Square. The statue commemorates King Sejong the Great (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450), the fourth king of Joseon (1392-1897). He is thought to be the greatest king in Korean history, for he is credited with great developments in science and technology, expansion of Joseon’s territory, and the creation of the Korean script, [Hangeul]. King Sejong’s likeness can be found on the 10,000 won bill as well.