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Kansong House (간송옛집)

Kansong House (간송옛집)

8.3Km    2025-04-01

149-18 Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

The 100-year-old traditional hanok Kansong House sits by the burial mound of Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil (1906-1962), who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritages of Korea during the Japanese colonial period. This house was orginally built by Kansong's adoptive father Jeon Myeong-gi (1870-1919) to us as a storage facilities for harvested agriculture from the northern Gyeonggi-do and Hwanghae. After his father's death, Kansong used the house as a ritual house for his father and often stayed here. Some damages were done to the house during the Korean War, and partial repair was made after his death.

KT&G Sangsangmadang Arts Space (Hongik University) (KT&G 상상마당(홍대))

KT&G Sangsangmadang Arts Space (Hongik University) (KT&G 상상마당(홍대))

8.3Km    2024-03-12

65 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-6227

KT&G Sangsangmadang Arts Space is a multifaceted cultural space established in 2007. Spanning 660 meters with a total floor area of 3,366 meters, it features facilities such as a theater, a concert hall, a design square, a gallery, and cafés. It offers opportunities for close engagement with culture. Located near Hongik University Station, it boasts excellent accessibility and attracts many visitors due to its diverse attractions.

Haneul Park (하늘공원)

Haneul Park (하늘공원)

8.3Km    2024-11-28

95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Haneul Park is one of five parks that make up World Cup Park, together with Peace Park, Nanjicheon Park, Nanji Hangang Park, and Noeul Park. It was established for the purpose of restoring the ecological environment so operates its facilities by using natural energy. It features a silver grass field, mixed grassland, rock garden, sunflower field, observatory rest area, and wind power generator. Among the various parts of the World Cup Park, it is located the closest to the sky and shows the transformation from a barren landfill restored to nature. In fall, silver grass forms a spectacle, and, here, visitors can get a clear, panoramic view of Seoul including Bukhansan Mountain and the Hangang River. It is also known as a place for beautiful sunsets and nightscapes.

JaneDMCKorea (주)제인디엠씨코리아)

8.3Km    2025-10-23

(4th Floor), 51 Mallijae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jane DMC Korea is an inbound travel agency and international patient recruitment organization established in 2006. Headquartered in Seoul, with branch offices in Busan, Indonesia, and India, the company develops and sells programs for international clients in 40 countries while also attracting international patients.

Seoul Folk Flea Market  - Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio (서울풍물시장 전통문화체험관)

Seoul Folk Flea Market - Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio (서울풍물시장 전통문화체험관)

8.3Km    2021-08-12

21, Cheonho-daero 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-3368

The Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio in Seoul Folk Flea Market was created to give both locals and international visitors a chance to experience the traditional arts of Korea first-hand. For international visitors, programs serve as a brief introduction to some of the finer points of Korean art. For many Koreans, the studio’s programs are ways to relive childhood memories or experience traditional culture as a family.

Mangwon Market (망원시장)

8.3Km    2025-07-11

27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangwon Market is one of the representative traditional markets of Seoul. Its proximity to both Mangnidan Street and Hangang Park makes it a great place to do some shopping in preparation for a riverside picnic. The market isn’t very large, but it is packed with delicious treats.  One can find classics like the deep-fried and braised chicken, braised pigs' feet, crispy deep-fried green chili pepper, and other snack fare there, along with stores offering food and lifestyle items for some browsing.

Haha & Kim Jongkook's 401 Restaurant (하하&김종국의 401정육식당)

Haha & Kim Jongkook's 401 Restaurant (하하&김종국의 401정육식당)

8.3Km    2025-10-30

23 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'Running Man' members Haha & Kim Jongkook
It is a meat restaurant run by Haha and Kim Jongkook, members of the entertainment program 'Running Man'. With the concept of a Grilled Pork Belly restaurant, you can taste Grilled Pork Small Intestines, Grilled Pork Tripe, and Grilled Pork Rinds. It is characterized by the fact that the staff grills the meat for customers, and the combination of well-grilled Pork belly, Salted Anchovy Sauce, Green Onion Salad, and White radish cabbage is popular.

5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

8.3Km    2024-04-18

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Hermes - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에르메스 신라호텔)

Hermes - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에르메스 신라호텔)

8.3Km    2024-04-23

249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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N Seoul Tower (남산서울타워)

N Seoul Tower (남산서울타워)

8.3Km    2025-10-23

105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3455-9277

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first multipurpose tower to be established in Korea, effectively incorporating a sightseeing observatory into a broadcasting tower. For the past 40 years, Namsan Seoul Tower has served as an iconic landmark of Korea and a representative tourist attraction. The tower's observatory offers an unobstructed view of the whole city, allowing it to become one of the all-time favorite attractions of Seoul citizens as well as domestic and international tourists. Featured in many dramas and reality shows, it is also a fan-favorite destination. Another highlight of the tower is the Namsan Cable Car. The cable car began its operation in 1962, transferring passengers from the foot of the mountain to the base of the tower. Shuttle buses to the Namsan Cable Car from downtown Seoul are also available for visitors' convenience.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm
In TXT’s content “TALK X TODAY,” the youngest members, Huening Kai and Taehyun, enjoyed a day out in their school uniforms. They rode the cable car to the top, took pictures together, and secured their wish lock. You can purchase locks at the souvenir shop near the cable car station at the top of the mountain, where name pens are also available to write down your wishes.