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Geek Live House (긱 라이브하우스)

3.7Km    2019-03-18

7, Sinchon-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Geek Live House is one of the most popular live clubs in Hongdae (Hongik University) area, famous for clubs in Korea. It opened in February 2003 by professional musicians as a venue that focuses on music performances as opposed to dance. The club has state-of-the-art stage, lighting, and audio equipments and is one of the best places in the area to enjoy performances by your favorite music professionals as well as see some of the up-and-coming talents. The club can house over 150 visitors (seats and standing room) and hosts 3-4 live performances each night. The Geek Live House is a lively place to experience the music scene and the club culture of Hongdae (Hongik University) area.

Namhae Gulgukbap (남해굴국밥)

3.7Km    2021-03-18

11, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-4858

A restaurant that uses only fresh oysters delivered from Tongyeong every day. The representative menu is oyster and rice soup. This Korean cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul.

Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs (새남터기념성당)

3.7Km    2020-03-31

80-8, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-716-1791

When taking the subway from Seoul Station to Yongsan Station, you will notice a tall and distinct hanok (traditional Korean architecture) building; this is Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs. Construction of the building began in 1984, the year of the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after three years.

Also called "Nodeul" and "Sanamgi," Saenamteo was used as a military training ground during the early Joseon period. It was also the place where convicted felons and the Sayuksin (the six martyred ministers) were executed.

Many Catholics were executed here during the Sinyu Persecution of 1801, the Gihae Persecution of 1839, the Byeongo Persecution of 1846, and the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. Among those executed were 11 priests including the first Korean priest Kim Taegon (Andrew), the first Chinese priest that came to Korea Ju Mun Mo (Jacobus), the first French priest that came to Korea Bishop Imbert and other Catholics including Hyeon Seok-mun. There is also an altar here where the remains of nine Catholic saints are enshrined.

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

3.7Km    2022-10-25

10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Sindang-dongTteokbokki Town started in the late '70s, although the alley did not become famous until the '80s. At that time, each restaurant had its own DJ booth, with the image of the "cool DJ" who played the music becoming a symbol of Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. In addition, this period also marked the prime time of high school baseball where students would crowd the streets on days when Duksoo Commercial High School and Sunrin Commercial High School (now Sunrin Internet High School) played against one another. Although these high school students have aged, they continue to visit the area, reliving their youth and continuing to indulge in the specialty tteokbokki.

However, some claim the history of this alley began in the 1950s. The owner of Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki restaurant says tteokbokki was being sold as early as 1953 as the area used to be home to Donga Theater and she sold tteokbokki, corn and potatoes to those visiting the theater. At first, tteokbokki was simply made with gochujang (red chili paste) but as time went by, cooks decided the dish could be more than just a snack. By adding ingredients like eggs, cellophane noodles, fish cakes, instant noodles and more recently squid, prawn and cheese, tteokbokki can be made more delicious and turns this beloved snack into a full meal.

Hanyangguksu Donsamo (한양국수돈삼오)

3.7Km    2021-03-18

9, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-4718

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is banquet noodles. A store where you can enjoy grilled meat and noodles together.

Himart - Cheonggu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 청구점)

3.7Km    2024-04-18

210, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daehangno (University Street) (대학로)

3.7Km    2021-03-25

104, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Daehangno is an artistic neighborhood that stretches 1.1 kilometers from Jongno 5-ga Intersection to Hyehwa-dong Rotary. The area is filled with culture and performing arts facilities, with the center of all this being Marronnier Park. Visitors can find performances taking play every day at the many theaters large and small, as well as restaurants serving a range of cuisines. The area is especially active on weekends and during the street festival period.

Onnuri Pharmacy - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온누리약국 종로)

3.7Km    2024-04-19

1F, 293, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Aeum (에움)

3.7Km    2024-03-26

36 Seogang-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Aeum is a fusion and traditional dessert cafe in a quiet alley between Sogang University and Hongik University in Seoul. Wooden interiors with muted colors create a neat atmosphere, and there are no signboards or menus on the outside or inside, so visitors can enjoy drinks and desserts in a quiet and relaxing setting. Coffee drinks, including pour-over coffee, are available, and there are many desserts as it's a traditional dessert cafe. The cafe also created a new dessert menu to cater to today's tastes after launching a pop-up store.
Raised rice cake, a traditional Korean dessert, and shaved ice are especially famous. The raised rice cake comes in cherry pepper, sesame, matcha, and chestnut flavors. The shaved ice comes as sweet red bean, apple cinnamon, dried persimmon, and sorbet flavors. Recipes and plating are designed to make Korean desserts easy for modern people to enjoy.

Going to the End(끝까지 간다)

3.7Km    2025-07-21

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