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Bongsanok (봉산옥)

4.4Km    2024-03-25

5-6 Banpo-daero 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-2282

Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.

Olive Young - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 한양대)

Olive Young - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 한양대)

4.4Km    2024-04-17

11, Majo-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

4.4Km    2025-10-23

200 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-467-2747

Korea's first pop-up store built with shipping containers, Common Ground is approximately 5,300 square meters in scale, made up of 200 large containers and is capable of transforming into different structures or moving into different places. Mega-sized mainstream brands are hard to spot in Common Ground. Instead, new and trendy mid-sized shops by up-and-coming new designers and editorial shops can be found here.

On the central square of the ground market, a weekend market is held with different themes. In addition, various events such as exhibitions and performances continue to entertain shoppers while playing its role as a cultural space. On the third floor terrace, famous restaurants sprawl along the sides of the alley. If you feel like having a light snack, you can also pop down to the food trucks on the market ground that offers an exotic gastronomic dining experience.

ARTEASPOON (아티스푼)

ARTEASPOON (아티스푼)

4.4Km    2025-10-23

7 Sinheung-ro 36-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

ARTEASPOON operates cultural arts programs centered on paintings, music, and books. It also has a program related to exploring one's feelings and mind, and offers a special program for foreigners for learning Korean culture and art. Located in Huam-dong at the foothills of Namsan Mountain, it's an ideal place to immerse in art and inspirations.

Olive Young - Yangjae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양재역점)

4.4Km    2024-06-26

B2585, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Naebang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 내방역)

Olive Young - Naebang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 내방역)

4.4Km    2024-04-22

184, Bangbae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Cheonggu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 청구점)

Himart - Cheonggu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 청구점)

4.4Km    2024-04-18

210, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Mariang Plus - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (마리앙플러스 건대)

Mariang Plus - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (마리앙플러스 건대)

4.4Km    2024-04-22

1F, 40, Dongil-ro 20-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

4.4Km    2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-5900

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

Butter - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버터 건대커먼그라운드)

Butter - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버터 건대커먼그라운드)

4.5Km    2024-04-22

Store #2-2, Block MH, 200, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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