Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

1.1Km 2025-06-19

(4-6th floor, Maru Art Center), 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.

M.Ffin - Euljiro 1(il)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠핀 을지로입구)

1.1Km 2024-04-22

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관)

1.1Km 2025-06-19

4 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA), the first public museum of craft art in Korea, opened its doors in Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, in July 2021 after renovating five buildings of the former Pungmoon Girls’ High School. SeMoCA studies and shares not only works, but also information, records, people, and environment related to craft art with the goal of becoming a dynamic platform for experiencing the technical, practical, artistic, and cultural values of craft.
SeMoCA holds a collection that comprises various crafts and craft materials covering multiple fields and eras from the traditional to the present. SeMoCA also holds exhibitions that feature the history of craft from traditional to contemporary art as well as local and children’s crafts, along with programs that utilize the museum’s craft installations, craft archives, craft library, and craft resource management system.
The site of the museum has deep historical roots as it is also the Andong Secondary Palace Site, where a detached palace was constructed as a royal residence for King Sejong’s son Prince Yeongeung, and served as a venue for royal celebrations, such as the wedding of King Sunjong. The site is also at the center of Jongno-gu, where Joseon-era master artisans (“gyeonggongjang”) of the royal palace produced and delivered craft works.

Jalppajin Memil Seochon Main Store (잘빠진메밀 서촌)

1.1Km 2024-03-18

4 Jahamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4142-1214

Jalppajin Memil is a traditional Korean restaurant in Seochon where you can enjoy buckwheat noodles, boiled pork slices, and unrefined rice wine. They use 100% buckwheat for their noodles, which are kneaded using a cold water machine and served either mixed with seasoning and sprouts or dipped in broth. Pairing "Jalppajin sulsang" with unrefined rice wine is recommended for a delightful dining experience.

Tonymoly - Namdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 남대문점)

1.1Km 2024-04-22

12, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Asin [Tax Refund Shop] (아신)

1.1Km 2024-04-19

1F, 50-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Toin (토인)

1.1Km 2025-11-05

48 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-5142

Toy store where you can buy Dalgona sets
It is a retro-style store that sells nostalgic toys and snacks. The small space is filled with colorfully colored wrapping paper and toys that are difficult to understand at first glance. As soon as you enter this place, children and adults will feel excited and their eyes will sparkle. Among the various products, the most popular item is by far the Dalgona set. It is good to make new memories by choosing snacks and toys that suit your taste

Eun&Jeong Myeongdong Dakgalbi (은앤정명동닭갈비)

1.1Km 2024-03-11

2FL, 19, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-1988

Situated on Myeongdong Street, Eun&Jeong Myeongdong Dakgalbi specializes in dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken). They have a variety of menu options such as spicy stir-fried chicken and cheese and stir-fried chicken with garlic and soy sauce, so patrons can choose according to their preferences. In addition, rice cakes, sweet potatoes, noodles, and fried rice can be cooked together for a richer experience. In addition, customers have the option to other delectable dishes including budae jjigae (sausage jjigae), makguksu (buckwheat noodles), and samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup).

National Souvenirs Center [Tax Refund Shop] (한국관광명품점)

1.1Km 2024-04-23

14, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Optical Manager - Namdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경매니져남대문점)

1.1Km 2024-06-27

1F and 2F, 2-1, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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