NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall (북한인권전시실)

4.8Km 2025-11-13

393 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to North Korean human rights. Although it is a small space, it resonates deeply and serves as a "dark tourism" site that records and testifies to the ongoing reality of human rights violations in North Korea. The North Korean Human Rights Information Center (NKDB), which operates this exhibition hall, is the organization that collects and archives the most extensive records of human rights concerning North Korean residents in the world. The testimonies and records presented here represent a living history, a story unfolding in the present, unavailable elsewhere. Through donated North Korean artifacts, including these records, visitors can glimpse the present-day North Korea and encounter artwork by North Korean defectors.

The Halal Guys (할랄가이즈 홍대)

4.8Km 2024-03-19

10 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-1802

The Halal Guys is a Middle Eastern halal food specialty restaurant that originated in New York, USA, offering dishes prepared in accordance with Islamic law. Their main menu includes the falafel platter, which is made by mixing chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices and served with salad, as well as the combo sandwiche featuring chicken and beef with their special sauce. It is located near Hongik University.

Nike - Jordan Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 조던홍대)

4.8Km 2024-04-16

161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - TIMES SQUARE Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 타임스퀘어홍대)

4.8Km 2024-04-17

B1, Hongdae Underground Shopping Center, 161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Converse - EXIT Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 EXIT 홍대점)

4.8Km 2024-06-28

161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Yaksu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 약수역)

4.8Km 2024-04-22

189, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

4.8Km 2021-06-22

201, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-590-0500

The National Library of Korea collects and preserves many important documents and books, promoting a culture of appreciation for these cultural heritages. The library was founded on May 28, 1988 in the area of Seocho Park, later expanding to include an annex. The scenery of the park is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing, perfectly suited to the pursuit of knowledge. For further understanding, the library also offers guided tours for those interested in library science. Many materials have also been scanned and are accessible online through the digital library.

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

4.8Km 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.

Supsok Hanbang Land (숲속한방랜드)

4.8Km 2024-03-18

75-7 Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Jjimjjilbang, a Korean-style sauna that combines a traditional bathhouse with a hot steam room, is often ranked high among the unique experiences in Korea chosen by foreigners. Taking a steam bath in a charcoal kiln discharges waste products from the skin through sweat and eliminates accumulated fatigue. Supsok Hanbang Land has several charcoal kilns for different temperatures. Using them in order from low to high-temperature rooms is good, but the highest-temperature room, “Kkottang,” has a risk of causing skinburn, so visitors are advised to wear socks and cotton gloves to enter the room. Another unique experience is to grill sweet potatoes or rice cakes on the brazier in front of the charcoal kiln.

CheongKwanJang - Hongik University Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 홍대입구역점)

4.8Km 2024-06-26

120, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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