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Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

2.3Km    2025-07-11

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-1645

In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

Fraternité(프라테르니테)

2.3Km    2025-09-09

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 123 (동숭동)

Treadmill(트레드밀)

2.3Km    2025-09-15

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 123 (동숭동)

Paradise(낙원)

2.3Km    2025-09-16

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 123 (동숭동)

KGC - Dongmyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KGC 동묘점)

KGC - Dongmyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KGC 동묘점)

2.3Km    2024-04-22

347, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Daelim Museum (대림미술관)

Daelim Museum (대림미술관)

2.3Km    2022-07-29

21, Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-0667

The Daelim Museum, built by the Daelim Group, was first established in Daejeon in 1996 and later moved to Jongno, Seoul in 2002. The art gallery studies, analyzes, and presents modern art through the lens of photography and holds exhibitions centered around photo media.

The museum is located in the residential area of Tongui-dong, near the time-honored Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum, which was designed by French architect, Vincent Cornu, and built by the Daelim Corporation, opened its door to the public in late May 2002.

On the first floor, there is a garden, parking lot, reception desk, storage area, and conference room. On the second and third floor are offices and exhibition hall approximately 595 m² in size, consisting of small and large rooms, a long gallery, and a special high-ceilinged exhibition space. On the fourth floor, there is a seminar room that can seat up to 120 guests and a balcony with a beautiful view. From the balcony of the seminar room, Visitors can also enjoy a wide open view of Inwangsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain. The stained glass panels (designed to reflect the beauty of traditional Korean wrapping cloth) and the scenic lounges on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building add to the overall charm.

Above all else, the museum was designed with consideration of the photos, which are very sensitive to humidity, light, and temperature.

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관&국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

2.3Km    2025-06-19

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, showcases artifacts related to Korean traditional culture. This interactive museum allows children to experience and learn about various aspects of Korean traditional clothing, food, society, culture, and games firsthand. Especially catering to children from Asian countries, there is a service for renting items, and reservations are required for admission.

CU - Dongsoong Art Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu동숭아트점)

2.3Km    2024-06-26

114, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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ASSITEJ International Summer Festival (아시테지 국제여름축제)

ASSITEJ International Summer Festival (아시테지 국제여름축제)

2.3Km    2024-07-09

114 Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-5863

ASSITEJ International Summer Festival is Korea's largest performing arts festival aimed at introducing theater to children. Started in 1993, the festival has continued to grow each year, including many performances from overseas groups to delight children and adults alike.

La:ppland [Tax Refund Shop] (라플란드)

2.3Km    2024-04-16

Bldg. Ga. 1F, 83, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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