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Seoul International Writers' Festival (서울국제작가축제)

Seoul International Writers' Festival (서울국제작가축제)

4.4Km    2025-07-30

26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8826-5207

Seoul International Writers' Festival was founded in 2006 with aims to lay a foundation for connecting Korean literature and international literature. This year's theme is "() Meets the Eye," inviting attendees to explore the beauty of literature that is much more than meets the eye.

Insa-dong Maneul Bossam (인사동마늘보쌈)

4.5Km    2024-03-18

12-5 Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7885

Insa-dong Maneul Bossam is a Korean restaurant nestled in the alleys of Insa-dong. Specializing in dishes like maneul bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and garlic), kimchi jjim (braised kimchi), nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus), buchujeon (chive pancake), kimchijeon (kimchi pancake), yeolmu naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with young summer radish kimchi), and bam makgeolli (unrefined chestnut rice wine). Their signature dish, the bossam jeongsik (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork set menu), features pork belly boiled in a secret broth, served with a sweet garlic sauce for dipping, along with seaweed soup, fresh vegetables for wrapping, dried radish salad, and side dishes. They also offer set menus for two people, and neomu hansang set menu.

Olive Young - Singangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신강남점)

4.5Km    2024-06-26

31, Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Choedaegamne (최대감네)

4.5Km    2024-03-18

12-3 Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-9355

Choedaegamne is a traditional Korean restaurant located in a hanok in Insa-dong, with a garden and a pond, and has been in operation for over 100 years. One of their popular dishes is the sangchu shabu jeongsik (shabu with rice in a cabbage set menu), where vegetables and meat are cooked in a broth and then enjoyed with noodles, served with a small rice ball on lettuce. They also offer a so galbijjim jeongsik (steamed beef ribs set menu) and bulgogi jeongsik (bulgogi set menu), served with lotus leaf rice and soybean paste jjigae. After the meal, guests can enjoy tea in the garden.

Dohajeong (도하정)

Dohajeong (도하정)

4.5Km    2021-04-01

38, Mapo-daero, 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9440-6639

A restaurant frequently introduced in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is beef bone soup.

Gyodae Galbijip Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(교대갈비집 세종문화회관)

Gyodae Galbijip Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(교대갈비집 세종문화회관)

4.5Km    2020-11-20

5-3 Saemunan-ro 5-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-730-6882

A great place for group dinners and gatherings. This BBQ restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled spareribs.

PAULIN PANCAKE - Gangnam Branch(폴인팬케이크 강남)

PAULIN PANCAKE - Gangnam Branch(폴인팬케이크 강남)

4.5Km    2021-04-15

29, Bongeunsa-ro 6-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-444-8952

This cafe is located near Gangnam Station, Seoul. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea.

Omokjip  Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(오목집 세종문화회관)

Omokjip Sejong Center for the Performing Arts(오목집 세종문화회관)

4.5Km    2020-11-20

5-7 Saemunan-ro 5-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-722-6882

It is a good store for office worker's group dinners. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Mapo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포역)

Olive Young - Mapo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포역)

4.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, #115, 53, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Kangbuk Samsung Hospital (강북삼성병원)

4.5Km    2025-07-29

29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Established in 1968, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital has over 50 years of history and is taking a new leap forward with a vision for its centennial year.
Through partnerships with renowned institutions, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States and the BBDC in Canada, the hospital delivers advanced medical services while leading the public health arena. It is also committed to systematic research and the development of ICT-integrated digital healthcare, which will be the foundation for future medicine. With an excellent infrastructure that includes clinics and specialized centers (e.g., the Diabetes Center, Breast and Thyroid Cancer Center, Digestive Cancer Center, Musculoskeletal Disease Center, and Prostate Center), Kangbuk Samsung Hospital provides top-quality medical services focused on providing patients with satisfactory treatments.