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CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

16.3Km 2024-04-19

252, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Catholic Kwandong University International ST.Mary's Hospital (가톨릭관동대학교 국제성모병원)

16.3Km 2025-07-29

25 Simgok-ro 100beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon

Opened in February 2014, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary’s Hospital is a university hospital closest to Incheon International Airport, the gateway to Korea.
The hospital has established a patient-centered care system convenient for both domestic and international patients, supported by an excellent medical team and cutting-edge medical equipment. Above all, inspired by the Catholic Church’s noble spirit of “Respect for Human Life,” all staff members care for patients as if they were our own family with the spirit of sacrifice.
This commitment has led the hospital to achieve the highest grade in evaluations for the four major cancers and to rank first among general hospitals nationwide in two patient experience assessments conducted since 2018.
To uphold the sanctity of life and fulfill its social responsibilities, International St. Mary’s Hospital operates the largest hospice and palliative care unit among university hospitals in Korea, with 29 beds dedicated to preserving the dignity and quality of life of patients. The hospital is also committed to ongoing social contributions, including providing medical support for the underprivileged, participating in domestic and international medical volunteer activities, conducting campaigns for pregnant women, and supporting medical care for students with severe multiple disabilities in collaboration with the local community.

Tongdwaeji Duruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

16.3Km 2021-03-18

252-6, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-9290

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. It is also famous for uruchigi (Korean bouillabaisse) made by stir-frying pork and vegetables in gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce. The best menu at this restaurant is pork and kimchi stew.

Paju Booksori Festival (파주 북소리)

16.3Km 2022-12-29

145, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-955-0055

Paju Book City is a leading publishing and cultural hub in Korea, started in 2011 with the establishment of a street lined with bookstores to transform the area from a place of publication to a place for enjoying book culture. A total of 42 bookstores opened within the city's first year. In view of participating in international activities, the city joined the International Organization of Booktowns (IOB) in June 2012. The IOB is an organization of 16 booktowns in 13 countries.

Paju Booksori Festival is the largest book festival in Asia. Launched in the fall of 2011, the festival draws around 100 publishers, and leading organizations related to the publishing industry, books, education, and culture.

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (진옥화할매원조닭한마리)

16.3Km 2024-03-04

18 Jong-ro 40ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9666

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari is a renowned restaurant located in the alley of whole chicken soup near Dongdaemun Market, operating since 1978. Its specialty is dakhanmari (whole chicken soup), a whole chicken boiled in savory and rich broth. Adding finely chopped green onions enhances its refreshing flavor. The chewy rice cakes dipped in the seasoned sauce are also delightful. Additionally, it's customary to enjoy the remaining broth by mixing it with seasoning sauce and noodles, creating a delicious kalguksu (noodle soup).

AL MATTO (알마또)

16.3Km 2021-03-30

41-1, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-794-4616

It is a place that sells Italian-style oven pizzas. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is wood-fired pizza.

The Ssanghwa Coffee (더쌍화coffee)

16.3Km 2023-11-03

252-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Sssanghwa Coffee, located near Dongdaemun Market, is a tea house serving traditional medicinal teas. In matching with their menu, the cafe is also decorated like a room found in a traditional Korean house. The cafe is comprised of three buildings, with the main building being for orders, and the Byeolgung and Ssanghwagung buildings offering seating. Each traditional tea order comes as a set with food items such as rice porriage, fruit, or rice cakes. The cafe also offers rooms which are very popular, so making a reservation is necessary.

Boramae Safety Experience Center (보라매안전체험관)

16.3Km 2020-06-24

33, Yeouidaebang-ro 20-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2027-4100

Located inside Boramae Park, the Boramae Safety Experience Center operates an experience program focused on safety measures in the event of disaster. With a 'Safe Seoul' vision, the center teaches safety awareness and safety measures through simulation-based training in how to handle disasters, earthquakes, windstorms, fire and traffic accidents. The center also operates a program to learn about first aid such as CPR and the use of various safety facilities and equipment.

At this safety experience center, visitors can also listen to real-life stores from fire officers and participate in the programs to learn more about safety.

Woomoolzip Changsin Branch (우물집 창신점)

16.3Km 2023-08-29

200, Changsin-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1318-7500

Woomoolzip specializes in hot pot and hot stone pot rice meals. Various vegetables are cooked on oil made after cooking Korean beef brisket for a taste that is sure to please. With a motif of a well, the design of the restaurant fits beautifully with nature.

Bukhansan Dulle Trail Section 1 ([북한산 둘레길] 1 소나무숲길 )

16.3Km 2024-01-04

12 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Bukhansan Mountain is a mountain representing Seoul, which 5 million people visit every year. It is not easy to hike up to the top, but the dulle trail allows one to enjoy the beauty of the mountain without too much effort. Bukhansan Dulle Trail is a low-lying, horizontal walking trail created by connecting and refining existing side paths, allowing for a leisurely walk along the foot of the mountain. The Pine Forest Trail, one section of the trail consisting of 21 themes, is 2.9 kilometers long from the entrance to Uiryeong Trail to the top of Solbat Neighborhood Park. It is filled with majestic pine trees, and the road is wide and gentle, making it a perfect place to enjoy a walk. Most of the section is shaded by trees, so visitors can feel cool while walking up even on hot summer days.

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