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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

12.2Km    2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

Let's Run Park Seoul (렛츠런파크 서울)

12.2Km    2020-09-01

107, Gyeongmagongwon-daero, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1566-3333

Located north of Seoul Grand Park and Seoulland, Let's Run Park is an international-scale horse racing park. The park was constructed between May 1984 and July 1988, hosting events during both the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics before opening to the general public in September 1989. Main facilities include the race course and grandstand. The grandstand is a large, 6-story building with a single basement level. Each floor offers convenient amenities, including race tickets, restaurants, and snack bars.

Jaju [Tax Refund Shop] (자주)

Jaju [Tax Refund Shop] (자주)

12.2Km    2024-04-23

6, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

12.2Km    2024-04-23

183, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Cheongpa Mansion (청파맨션)

Cheongpa Mansion (청파맨션)

12.2Km    2021-03-29

20, Cheongpa-ro 47na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-706-9093

You can enjoy coffee roasted by a professional barista. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is americano.

Lotte Mart - Uiwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 의왕점 [사후면세점])

Lotte Mart - Uiwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 의왕점 [사후면세점])

12.2Km    2024-04-16

7, Gyewondaehak-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Lotte Mart - Uiwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트의왕점)

12.2Km    2024-04-22

7, Gyewondaehak-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Football Faentasium (풋볼 팬타지움)

Football Faentasium (풋볼 팬타지움)

12.2Km    2022-09-13

240, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-305-2002

Football Faentasium is the first soccer-themed experience museum in Korea, founded by the Korea Football Association. The museum uses the lastest in IT for exciting displays, experiences, educational lessons, and more for a facility more like a theme park than a museum. The name comes from a mix of the words fan, fantasy, museum, and stadium.

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

12.2Km    2024-04-18

19, Cheongpa-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai (툭툭누들타이)

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai (툭툭누들타이)

12.2Km    2024-03-12

161-8, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4407-5130

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, and the chef is Thai. They offer signature dishes such as Fried soft shell crab with curry powder, Phat Thai, Tom Yam Kung, and galbi noodles, as well as seasonal dishes using various ingredients. Made with Thai ingredients, their dishes have unique Thai flavors. It is close to the Hongik Univ. Station, attracting numerous patrons.