Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문) - Area information

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

4.1Km 2025-10-23

288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453, and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.

The gate features a hipped roof with five front and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle-shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.

One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period.

WOORIDUL SPINE HOSPITAL (우리들병원)

4.1Km 2025-12-01

445 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Wooridul Spine Hospital, established in 1982, is a world-renowned medical center specializing in spinal care. With more than 40 years of accumulated clinical experience and expertise, we have been treating a wide range of spinal disorders—including herniated discs and spinal stenosis—using state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques.

Our signature approach, known as the “Mini-Max” minimally invasive procedure, is designed to minimize bleeding and scarring, making it suitable even for patients with underlying conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. This technique effectively addresses the root cause of spinal pain while minimizing tissue damage, enabling patients of all ages—from young adults to the elderly—to return to their daily lives more quickly.

To ensure safe and successful treatments, Wooridul Spine Hospital continuously strives for excellence by holding regular in-house conferences, and by engaging in ongoing research, education, and training.

The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

4.1Km 2021-06-22

201, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The National Library of Korea collects and preserves many important documents and books, promoting a culture of appreciation for these cultural heritages. The library was founded on May 28, 1988 in the area of Seocho Park, later expanding to include an annex. The scenery of the park is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing, perfectly suited to the pursuit of knowledge. For further understanding, the library also offers guided tours for those interested in library science. Many materials have also been scanned and are accessible online through the digital library.

Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

4.1Km 2024-10-15

231-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located near Jongno 5(o)ga Station in Seoul. One of the top 5 jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet.

Ongeundal (옹근달)

4.1Km 2025-10-29

41-1, Seongsui-ro 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

This bakery in Seongsu-dong boasts a colorful and unique visual, and is gaining popularity for its “cruffin,” a hybrid of a croissant and muffin. The menu includes a variety of breads and desserts, such as canelé, pound cake, crumble, and mille-feuille, making it a paradise for bread-lovers. The courtyard of the building, which was remodeled from an old factory, has thick bushes and a small square pond, offering a unique view. The floor-to-ceiling windows in this two-story building create the feeling of a wide, open space, making it full of photo opportunities.

Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street (동대문 문구완구거리)

4.1Km 2024-03-15

21-1, Jong-ro 52-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street houses nearly 120 stores selling stationery products like notebooks, crayons, pencils, backpacks, as well as other products like children’s gifts, decorations, and party products. Products can be found at prices nearly 30 to 40% lower than the consumer products, which can be lowered even further when buying in bulk. Products past the season may see the prices drop by more than half.

JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic (제이준성형외과)

4.1Km 2025-10-23

667 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

JAYJUN Plastic Surgery consists of board-certified plastic surgeons and experienced medical staff. All procedures follow strict safety standards and medical regulations. The clinic is equipped with advanced medical devices and maintains rigorous hygiene protocols, prioritizing patient safety and care.

Seungjin Toy (승진완구)

4.1Km 2025-01-06

30, Jong-ro 52-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Seungjin Toy is a toy store that carries almost every kind of toy imaginable from stuffed animals to character dolls and much more. What makes this store even more attractive to many customers is that their merchandise is, on average, 30% cheaper than that of their competitors.

Seoul Hyochang Park (서울 효창공원)

4.1Km 2024-07-09

177-18 Hyochangwon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Hyochang Park covers 122,245 square meters spanning across Hyochang-dong and Cheongpa 2-dong. It is a historic landmark that once contained several royal tombs, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The cemeteries that were originally located in Hyochangwon belonged to Crown Prince Munhyo, King Jeongjo’s first son who died at the age of five; Royal Noble Consort Uibin of the Seong Clan, King Jeongjo’s royal concubine and Crown Prince Munhyo’s mother; Royal Noble Consort Sugui of the Park Clan, King Sunjo’s royal concubine; and her daughter Princess Yeongon. The royal tombs were moved to Seooreung Tombs in the waning months of the Japanese colonial period. The Japanese empire began the development of Hyochangwon into a park in 1924, and the Japanese governor-general officially assigned the site as a park in 1940.

Presently, several of Korea’s greatest leaders are buried in Hyochang Park. The remains mostly belong to independence activists including Yoon Bong-gil, Lee Bong-chang, and Baek Jeong-gi, whose graves are collectively known as Samuisa Tomb. A statue of Lee Bong-chang has been built in the graveyard. Among the other patriotic martyrs who are interred in the park are Kim Gu and some of the key figures of the provisional government such as Lee Dong-nyeong, Cha I-seok, and Cho Seong-hwan. An ancestral shrine named Uiyeolsa has been built along the main gate and holds the portraits of the deceased independence activists.

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

4.1Km 2024-03-06

(Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

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