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Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭)

Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭)

9.8Km    2023-10-10

9 Mapo-daero 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hwanggeum Kongbat specializes in bean curd, using 100% Korean-grown soybeans and salt to make their bean curd fresh daily. The restaurant is famous for their method of making a bean curd that is smooth and maintains the nutty yet sweet flavor of the soybeans.

Olive Young [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영)

Olive Young [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영)

9.8Km    2024-04-22

867, Jangje-ro, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon

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Lotte Himart - Sosa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 소사점)

Lotte Himart - Sosa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 소사점)

9.8Km    2024-04-19

245, Sosa-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Joylife [Tax Refund Shop] (죠이라이프)

Joylife [Tax Refund Shop] (죠이라이프)

9.8Km    2024-04-22

232, Beotkkot-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

9.8Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-360-8590

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

Olive Young - Bucheon Station Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부천역사거리점)

9.8Km    2024-06-27

19, Bucheon-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

9.8Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

9.9Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3140-8305

Seodaemun Independence Park was built on the former Seoul Detention Camp. It was used to imprison thousands of Korean independence activists until the liberation from the Japanese occupation on August 15, 1945, as well as the political prisoners during the political turmoil in the 1960s. When the prison was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, the area was restored and turned into a memorial park in August 15, 1992 to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. The park preserves seven prison buildings, an execution ground, underground women’s prison, and the March 1st Movement Monument that has been moved from Tapgol Park in Jongno.

One of the most significant monuments of the Seodaemun Independence Park is Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), which has been designated a Historic Site. Nearby is Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), originally called Mohwagwan, which was used to greet Chinese envoys during the Joseon dynasty. Today, the hall enshrines 2,327 tablets inscribed with the names of Koreans who died for the cause of national independence. Standing right next to Dongnimmun Gate are the remnants of Yeongeunmun Gate, another Historic Site. Other sights inside the park include the Patriotic Martyr Monument, Declaration of Independence Monument, and Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, who was an independence activist and publisher of Korea’s first independent newspaper. The main highlight of the park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, a former prison building that was renovated into a history museum.

Olive Young - Gyeyang-gu Office Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 계양구청)

9.9Km    2024-04-16

93, Gyesansae-ro, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon

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Boramae Park (보라매공원)

Boramae Park (보라매공원)

9.9Km    2021-03-20

33, Yeouidaebang-ro 20-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Boramae Park is a former Air Force Academy site that has been transformed into a recreational park on May 1986. At approximately 397,000 ㎡, the park holds various sports facilities including a tennis court and sports center as well as convenient facilities such as a small zoo, pond, walking trail and more. The 2nd floor of Building 4 has a library that is popular with teenagers as well as Teenager Center where they can enjoy various activities and programs. The symbolic tower of the Air Force Academy still stands as a powerful symbol of loyalty and filial piety.