Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

12.6Km 2022-07-27

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-6030

Gyujanggak Library was founded in 1776 during the reign of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, at which time it was located within the Changdeokgung Palace grounds. It functioned as the royal library, which housed writings of the previous kings, their relics and books from home and abroad.

Today Seoul National University maintains the items of Gyujanggak in a traditional Korean building which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities necessary for the preservation of cultural heritages. Moreover, Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University collects and publishes books from a variety of sectors such as politics, economy and society.

Gyujanggak now houses more than 270,000 items including 7 national treasures, 8 treasures, 180,000-plus old books, about 50,000 documents and 18,000 printing blocks. Among them, Joseon Wangjo Sillok (the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a National Treasure), Seungjeongwon Ilgi (the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat, a National Treasure) and Uigwe (the Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty) have been designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritages.

Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

12.6Km 2021-03-03

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-9504

Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.

Seoul National University (서울대학교)

12.6Km 2023-07-07

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-5114

Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is the most reputable university in Korea based on its long academic history and tradition. It was the first national university in Korea established by merging several institutions of higher education around the Seoul area, including Kyongsong University

BenareS (베나레스)

12.6Km 2021-03-29

79, Digital-ro 32-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul
+82-2-863-9982

Unlimited curry is provided when one menu is ordered per person. The best menu at this restaurant is Curry. This Indian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Guro-gu, Seoul.

E-Mart - Guro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 구로)

12.6Km 2024-04-22

43, Digital-ro 32-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul

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Samjeongjip (삼정집)

12.6Km 2021-03-18

92, Gangseo-ro 56-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3662-8040

A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Balsan Station in Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef. A restaurant often featured on TV shows.

Bridge Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (브릿지안경)

12.6Km 2024-04-19

1F, #3, 300, Digital-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Hotel - LOTTE City Hotel Guro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호텔롯데 롯데시티호텔 구로)

12.6Km 2024-04-22

300, Digital-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

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Sura Hanu (수라한우)

12.7Km 2021-07-28

364, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3663-3500

Sura Haru specalizes in Hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), a traditional Korean course meal. The restaurant blends the beauty of traditional hanok with modern design elements for a beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant also features a banquet hall and separate smaller dining rooms for events and gatherings of all types from business to family meetings.

Autumn and Winter of the Lake and the Luminaries (호수의 가을과 겨울,그리고 루미나리에)

12.7Km 2024-11-21

206 Songpanaru-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2110

The 2024 Autumn and Winter of the Lake and the Luminaries Festival is held with a theme of "Dream, Universe & Love." The Luminaries Festival, a repesentative festival of Songpa-gu during autumn and winter, lights up the areas of Seokchonhosu Lake with illuminations, photo zones and more. Various events and performances are planned throughout the festival for visitors to enjoy.

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