National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관) - Area information - Korea travel information

National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

2.3Km    2023-01-16

279-24, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government's independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground floors houses three permanent exhibits, one special exhibit, Larchiveum, Symbol Plaza, storage, multi-purpose hall, and rooftop garden over a total area of 3,656 square meters, a total floor area of 9,703 square meters and a total exhibition space of 2,240 square meters. The permanent exhibits consist of a series of historic events from the March 1st Movement, which served as a turning point for the formation of the Provisional Government, to the foundation of the Korean Government that succeeded the mantle of the provisional government, while the special exhibit on the 1st floor currently hosts a special opening exhibition under the title of 『The Return of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea』. Moreover, a symbolic wall installation under the theme of "Waves of History" is displayed in the outdoor plaza on the 1st floor of the memorial expressing the Provisional Government’s desire for independence and the dynamics of the past, present, and future of Korea.

Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))

2.3Km    2024-03-06

B2, 70, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6450-5600

The Korea Postage Stamp Museum was established to promote stamp culture. Here, visitors can explore the history of stamps throughout the ages, with a wide variety of subjects and types. Its main facilities include Postal Service History, Hands-on Postage Stamp Experience, Informative Postage Stamps, and Philately Classroom. Reservations are required for weekend tours and can be made on the website.

Åland - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에어랜드 명동본점)

2.3Km    2024-06-27

40, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The Saem - Myeong-dong Branch (No. 1) [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 명동1호점)

2.3Km    2024-04-16

41, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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On The Spot - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온더스팟 명동점)

2.3Km    2024-04-18

37-4, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Stylenanda Flagship Store - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다플래그쉽스토어 명동)

2.3Km    2024-06-27

37-8, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Myeong-dong 3(sam)beon-ga [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST명동3번가)

2.3Km    2024-04-17

41, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 명동역)

2.3Km    2024-04-18

2F, 43, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Step It Up(스텝잇업)

2.3Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 중구 마른내로 47 (초동)

Myungbo Art Hall (명보아트홀)

2.3Km    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.