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King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

5.6Km    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. 

Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office (봉추찜닭 명동중앙우체국)

Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office (봉추찜닭 명동중앙우체국)

5.6Km    2024-03-12

47, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-9381

Located in Myeongdong Street, Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office branch specializes in jjimdak (braised chicken). Jjimdak is a Korean-style soy sauce glazed chicken that originated in the Andong region and features chicken stir-fried with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, glass noodles, and rice cakes. Their signature dish is ppyeo eomneun jjimdak (braised boneless chicken), which is easy to eat even for beginners. Its spicy level can be adjusted and cheese can be added to suit personal preferences. 

Myeong-dong Myeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (명동명약국)

Myeong-dong Myeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (명동명약국)

5.6Km    2024-04-19

#102, 11, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

5.6Km    2024-04-23

Store #5, #6 of Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Kakao Friends - Young Plaza Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 영플라자명동)

Kakao Friends - Young Plaza Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 영플라자명동)

5.6Km    2024-04-18

1F Lotte Department Store Main Branch, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lego - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레고 롯데영플라자)

Lego - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레고 롯데영플라자)

5.6Km    2024-04-18

2F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데영플라자)

Uniqlo - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데영플라자)

5.6Km    2024-04-18

6F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Muji - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 롯데영플라자)

Muji - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 롯데영플라자)

5.6Km    2024-04-19

5F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Harvad Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (하버드안경)

Harvad Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (하버드안경)

5.6Km    2024-06-27

67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

5.6Km    2022-08-31

jiha 189, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-9598

Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd from the nearby office buildings often come to the park during weekdays. On the weekends, the park is also used as a venue for outdoor weddings.

Seoul's anthem and the poem "Bulnori" by Ju Yo-han are written on a memorial stone that can be found inside the park.