Korean National Police Heritage Museum (경찰박물관)

11.6Km 2021-12-21

41, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3150-3681

The police museum opened on October 14, 2005 to give a better understanding of the job of the police and to offer a formal education to children who wish to become police officers in the future. The history hall of the museum is designed for visitors to learn about the history of Korean police at a glance, exhibiting information on the police force from the Joseon dynasty up until current times.

Visitors to the museum can pretend to be police officers by touching actual equipment and learning about an officer's daily tasks. Visitors can also get in patrol cars, wear a police uniform, experience shooting a gun through a simulation, and learn self-defense martial arts and arrest techniques. Visitors can also go to the museum jail.

Sojeongdam (소정담)

11.6Km 2021-03-25

16, Dangsan-ro, 40-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2675-0305

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of gimbap. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is gimbap.

Himart - Tanhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 탄현점)

11.6Km 2024-04-19

858, Gyeongui-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Haesim (해심)

11.6Km 2021-03-25

1-2, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2631-7890

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of fresh sashimi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack soup.

Olive Young - Mokdong Hyundai Hyperion Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영목동하이페리온점)

11.6Km 2024-04-19

300, Omok-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관)

11.6Km 2025-01-17

55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Seoul Museum of History covers everything about Seoul's history and culture from the prehistoric era to modern times, focusing especially on the Joseon era. The museum aims to raise cultural awareness and build a strong bond within the community by collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying artifacts and materials related to Seoul as well as promoting the city's history and culture to an international audience.

Cheolgil Tteokbokki (철길떡볶이)

11.6Km 2024-03-18

35-6 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Cheolgil Tteokbokki is a famous pilgrimage site for tteokbokki lovers. As the name suggests, it is located next to the railroad (“cheolgil” in Korean) near Chungjeongno Station. There is a wide variety of Korean dishes available, from tteokbokki that will bring back childhood memories to gimbap, deep-fried dishes, and sundae. As the name suggests, it is located next to the railroad near Chungjeongno Station. The restaurant has been in operation for two generations while maintaining its original appearance. The old signboard and exterior have a nostalgic feeling. Unlike tteokbokki in soup, which is currently popular, this tteokbokki with chewy rice cakes is coated well with thick spicy sauce. It's very delicious when mixed with the restaurant’s deep-fried foods. Visitors are recommended to take the seat outdoors to enjoy the view of the railroad tracks while eating.

Danha(단하)

11.6Km 2024-11-05

39-7 Palpan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

BLACKPINK's “HOW YOU LIKE THAT” music video created a sensation, reaching 100 million views within 32 hours of its release. The most noteworthy part of the music video was the hanbok they wore. Danha, which was in charge of making the costumes, improved the traditional hanbok and completely recreated it as a stage costume, garnering attention from all over the world. Danha is famous for designing hanboks using traditional patterns. The patterns engraved on the clothes in the BLACKPINK music video used the phoenix design pattern of the royal cloth. Danha's hanbok can be purchased through the online shop, and if you want to have it custom-made, you can visit Danha Maison after making a reservation.

Olive Young - Jeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 정동)

11.6Km 2024-04-22

26, Saemunan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Owl Museum (부엉이박물관)

11.6Km 2022-09-19

143, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-2902

The Owl Museum is filled with over 2,000 pieces of owl-themed arts and crafts collected from all over the world by the owner. Renovated from a house, the museum has a feel of an antique café as the owner offers a cup of coffee or tea to visitors. Located near the city, those interested in owls should stop for a view and a drink. Various stories of how the collection was gathered as well as information on owls are also interesting.

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