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Sewoon Plaza (세운상가)

848.9M    2025-12-16

159 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Makercity Sewoon is Korea's first comprehensive electronics market, established in 1968 and has a 40-year history. As a mecca in the urban electronics industry area located in Jongno, the center of Seoul, you can purchase various electronic products here.
Since 2014, Seoul's urban regeneration project has been underway, and a pedestrian overpass, rooftop observatory, plaza, and Makers Cube, where you can experience the 4th industrial revolution, have been created to provide unique attractions.

◎ Travel Information to Discover Hallyu’s Charm - K-Drama "Vincenzo (2021)"
"Vincenzo" depicts the story of Vincenzo (Song Joong-ki), an Italian mafia lawyer who teams up with the tenants of “Geumga Plaza” to protect a hidden stash of gold in the building from a powerful force. The building appearing as “Geumga Plaza” in the drama is none other than Seoul's Sewoon Plaza. Its retro-style aesthetic adds a unique ambience to the show and makes its scenes even more memorable.

King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

851.6M    2024-03-04

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-7713

King Sejong Statue can be found at Seoul’s Gwanghawmun Square. The statue commemorates King Sejong the Great (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450), the fourth king of Joseon (1392-1897). He is thought to be the greatest king in Korean history, for he is credited with great developments in science and technology, expansion of Joseon’s territory, and the creation of the Korean script, [Hangeul]. King Sejong’s likeness can be found on the 10,000 won bill as well. 

Gobong Samgyetang (고봉삼계탕)

855.0M    2024-03-12

2FL, 21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-2300

Situated on Myeongdong Street, Gobong Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), which is made with plenty of invigorating Korean herbs. Patrons have the option to other delectable dishes such as dak juk (chicken porridge), jjimdak (braised chicken), and smoked duck. 

ILMIRI Gold Jjimdak Myeongdong (일미리금계찜닭 명동)

854.1M    2024-03-11

40, Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0220

Located in front of Exit 5 of euljiro 1(il)-ga station, ILMIRI Gold Jjimdak is a restaurant specializing in jjimdak (braised chicken). Their signature dish is the cheese jjimdak (braised chicken and cheese) set menu, which is topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese. The set comes with egg rice (or scorched rice) and glass noodles. The steamed chicken, which has a sweet and not spicy flavor, comes in two varieties, boneless or bone-in, and is served with side dishes such as clear radish water kimchi and kimchi cabbage.

Heukdonga Myeongdong (흑돈가 명동)

Heukdonga Myeongdong (흑돈가 명동)

854.7M    2024-03-07

21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0080

Situated in Myeongdong, Heukdonga focuses on Jeju-style grilled black pork. Once black pork cut into thick chunks are grilled over charcoal, it is ready to be served with salted anchovies or pickled perilla leaves. The meat is grilled on a wire mesh over charcoal, which renders the fat and gives it a nice charcoal flavor. After finishing the meat, patrons have the option to soybean paste jjigae with rice or cold buckwheat noodles, which are also a must-try in Korean barbecue restaurants.

Eun&Jeong Myeongdong Dakgalbi (은앤정명동닭갈비)

Eun&Jeong Myeongdong Dakgalbi (은앤정명동닭갈비)

855.4M    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).

WIZ & MI Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (위즈앤미의원)

856.1M    2024-04-19

21, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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WIZ & MI Clinic (위즈앤미의원)

856.1M    2025-10-23

#401-#403, 21 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

WIZ & MI Clinic presents unique beauty based on tailored, customer-oriented treatments and highly skilled know-how. Systemized and specialized treatments, along with standardization, enable the clinic to offer reasonable prices. Additionally, the clinic offers customized procedures for highly satisfactory outcomes and stability without side effects.
The medical staff at WIZ & MI Clinic have proven competencies, abundant clinical experiences, and expertise. With cutting-edge equipment, the clinic's competent staff members share their know-how through live demonstrations each year. WIZ & MIi Clinic pursues 'magic total beauty' that improves and balances physical beauty with a healthy mind. For this, the clinic conducts research and strives for healthy beauty for all its customers.
It is committed to providing honest care and helping patients re-discover their magical beauty and happiness.

The Hanok Smith Likes (스미스가 좋아하는 한옥)

The Hanok Smith Likes (스미스가 좋아하는 한옥)

858.0M    2024-03-11

22-7 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-7003

The Hanok Smith Likes is a restaurant located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, housed in a renovated hanok. It offers a fusion of Korea's traditional beauty with Italian cuisine. Specializing in oven-baked pizza and pasta, it also features a variety of Italian dishes. The oven-baked pizzas are particularly popular, known for their chewy crusts and generous toppings. In 2023, it was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul.

Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목)

Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목)

858.1M    2025-11-06

Eulji-ro 129, Jung-gu, Seoul

Going out of Exit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Metro Line 3 and turning to the alley, you will find many pubs selling Nogari/Dried Young Pollack (Korean people grill and dip it in red pepper paste to eat as a side dish with alcohol) and restaurants specializing in Golbaengi/Sea Snails (It is a kind of conch shell, and Korea people made it a seasoned dish and enjoy it with Somyeon/Thin Noodles or use it as a bar sack). People gather in small groups at every outdoor table and sit in every alley to enjoy beer and snacks on weekday evenings and weekends, so it isn't easy to find a seat.
Originally, this area was lined with various company buildings and shops selling tools. However, in 1980, the pub 'Eulji OB Bear' opened, and as similar pubs opened nearby, it naturally came to be called 'Euljiro Nogari Alley.' As the affordable prices of snacks and beer attracted nearby office workers and college students, it has become increasingly popular, leading to its current status.
Here, along with a cold draft beer, let's try the K-snacks only available in Korea, such as Nogari/Dried Young Pollack and Golbaengi/Sea Snails. In addition, snacks such as chicken and fried dishes are also available, so try various snacks.