2.1Km 2020-04-02
7-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-732-2340
Seungdong Presbyterian Church was designated Tangible Cultural Asset No. 130 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 6, 2001. Originally known as “Gondanggol Church,” the church was established by Samuel Foreman Moore (1860-1906) in 1893. In those days, the church was known as a “baekjeong church” since it primarily drew Korea’s social underdogs such baekjeong (the butchers), the untouchable class of Joseon society.
Following a number of relocations and name changes (called “Gondanggol,” “Jungang,” and finally “Seungdong”) the church was moved to its current location in Insadong. After Moore died in 1906, Charles Allen Clark became the pastor of the church and Mongyang Yuh Woon-hyung, a key figure in the political history of Joseon, became active in the church. The church was attended by many other activists as well. In fact, the large student demonstration that took place during the March 1st Independence Movement in 1919 was organized by a group of young church members. The church once again made its mark on history with the establishment of the Joseon Theological Seminary in 1939.
Seungdong Church (B1-2F) covers a total of 660 square meters. No record has been found on its architect or builder, but the building is said to have been one of the more magnificent buildings in the area before its beauty was obscured by newer structures.
2.1Km 2025-04-15
47 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Located in Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, the heart of Seoul, Myungbo Art Hall is a cultural complex that consists of a professional theatre hall. Renovated from Myungbo Theater in 2009, Myungbo Art Hall is equipped with state-of-the-arts lighting and sound equipment that guarantees high-quality theatre experience for the audience. In addition, the hall also has comfortable seats along with other amenities for the audience's convenience. Myungbo Art Hall aims to globalize Korean performance culture by creating a variety of content that incorporate Korean theatre with tourism. This area is also where the house of Admiral Yi Sun-sin was located, which is honored with a memorial plaque listing his accomplishments.
2.1Km 2021-04-10
86, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-0999
A restaurant with over 30 years’ tradition. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sliced raw beef.
2.1Km 2022-12-29
29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144
The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.
2.1Km 2021-03-18
46, Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-305-1255
This is a Korean cuisine located in Euljiro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is pork cutlet. A store selling pork cutlet, Koreans’ favorite dish.
2.2Km 2021-04-14
88, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2273-9233
White jeongol (Korean-style hot pot) is soup cooked with dumplings and vegetables. The best menu at this restaurant is dumpling hot pot. This is a Korean cuisine located in Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul.
2.2Km 2021-03-19
15, Samil-daero 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2273-1123
A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly. Try the iberian secret (or secreto ibérico).
2.2Km 2024-04-17
1F (Gwanhun-dong), 38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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