Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관)

710.6M 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.

MIGABON (미가본)

712.2M 2021-03-18

56, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-0330

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A famous restaurant among Japanese tourists. The representative menu is wild pine mushroom and abalone porridge.

Baekje Samgyetang (백제삼계탕)

716.3M 2024-03-11

8-10, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-3267

Located in Myeongdong Street, Baekje Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup). This long-standing establishment has been in business for two generations since 1971 so it has been featured on TV in Korea and other countries. In addition to samgye tang, they also serve chicken dishes such as dakdori tang (spicy braised chicken), roasted chicken, and jeonbok juk (abalone porridge), attracting numerous patrons.

Zen - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ZEN 명동)

716.8M 2024-04-16

5-8F, 62, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hwaro heukdondon (화로흑돈돈)

724.4M 2021-03-20

34, Donhwamun-ro, 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3675-0191

A place that’s popular among workers for group dinners. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled skin-on pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Kumkang - Myeongdong Main Branch (금강제화 명동본점)

727.6M 2022-12-29

7, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-9411

Kumkang is a representative shoe brand of Korea (sneakers, casual shoes, etc.) that has been gradually expanding its product line to include accessories and clothing. Kumkang's main branch is located in Myeong-dong, frequented by international visitors. The brand offers plus-sized shoes and warranty service at the customer service center. Some of the bestsellers at the branch are Regal products, a sub-brand of Kumkang.

Hotel Crown Insadong (호텔 크라운-인사동)

728.8M 2021-02-10

9, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3676-8000

Hotel Crown is a premier hotel that was renovated in May 2002. The hotel is in close proximity to Jongno and Insa-dong, making it a convenient place to stay for tourists.

CheongKwanJang - Euljiro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 을지로)

731.0M 2024-04-18

1F, 103, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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PhoDUCK (포덕)

737.8M 2021-03-18

7, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-5233

This Korean cuisine is located near Myeongdong Station, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak. It sells pork, duck meat, and beef.

BBANDAK BBANDAK Myeong-dong(빤닭빤닭 명동)

737.8M 2020-11-25

7 Myeongdong 10-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-778-1084

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of toppings for Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), which is popular in Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy stir-fried chicken.

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