National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [MMCA Seoul] (국립현대미술관 서울관)

9.1Km 2023-06-23

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3701-9500

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) opened in 2013 as a city venue of the MMCA, which opened in 1986 in Gwacheon. The museum site was where many of Korea’s historical and political developments were achieved, both during the Joseon dynasty and after the Korean War. The Seoul venue of MMCA stands out from other museums through its use of Korea’s traditional architectural concept of "madang," a spacious courtyard where people can come and gather to socialize. The exterior of the building stands in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Inside, the museum is equipped with many facilities, including a reference center, project gallery theater, and multipurpose hall. MMCA Seoul strives to accommodate every mode of new artistic endeavor and to communicate with the public.

Understar Seoul - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (언더스타서울 서교)

9.1Km 2024-04-23

90, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Aromind (아로마인드)

9.1Km 2024-01-30

19-7 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Aromind is a perfume workshop that offers a perfume-making experience with a professional perfumer in a quiet hanok building. Visitors can create their own one-of-a-kind perfume by choosing three out of 30 different scent options that change on a seasonal basis. A perfume one-day class is held for one to eight people for one to one and a half hours. The fee for the experience includes a 50 ml product and a 10 ml sample. They also offer the class in Korean with English interpretation when there non-Korean speaking participants. Aromind is the perfect place to create your own scent to associate your memory of Korea.

Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

9.1Km 2024-04-22

1F, 94-3, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Lens Town - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 홍대입구)

9.1Km 2024-04-18

1F, 35, Wausan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Holika Holika - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홀리카홀리카 홍대점)

9.1Km 2024-04-22

1F, #103, 40, Wausan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

9.1Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Dapsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 답십리역점)

9.1Km 2024-06-27

1F, #103, 81, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Tea Therapy (티테라피)

9.1Km 2025-10-23

74 Yunboseon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-7507

Located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Tea Therapy can be of help to those who chronically feel unwell even though they do not have any serious diseases that need to be treated. It is a place where medicinal herbal teas, which once seemed difficult to enjoy, can be enjoyed without hassle and in a unique way. The teas found at Tea Therapy can be brewed within three minutes, similar to herbal teas found in other countries, and are both delicious and good for your health. Tea Therapy recommends tea through testing so even novices can have fun selecting teas that suit them. Tea products are sold here as well, allowing you to enjoy the same flavors at home.

M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

9.1Km 2024-09-05

94 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

M Playground is a casual boutique brand known for its signature exterior design of blue shipping containers. The shop does its best to present the latest fashion trends and the hip, street vibe found exclusively in Hongdae. Most visitors range in age between teens and young adults in their 30s, looking for trending clothing, accessories, and other products.

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