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K-Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전)

6.8Km    2025-07-29

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2295

The K-Royal Culture Festival is held at the five Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. The festival first began in 2014 and provides visitors with first-hand knowledge of these important cultural heritages through unique performances, exhibitions, experiences and programs. The festival expanded in 2021 to be hosted twice a year, in spring and in fall.

Innisfree - Noryangjin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 노량진)

6.8Km    2024-04-22

162, Noryangjin-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

6.8Km    2025-07-11

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-1645

In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

Uniqlo - Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광화문D타워)

6.8Km    2024-04-17

17, Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch (모던샤브하우스 광화문D타워점)

6.8Km    2025-12-02

17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located in Jongno-gu, Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch offers a selection of specialty broths to enjoy unlimited beef, pork, and vegetables. The restaurant serves four cuts of pork and beef in every course. The interior is designed with natural materials like earth, stone, and wood, inspired by the fluid process of cooking ingredients like meat and vegetables in a pot. The design reflects the natural movement and flow of ingredients as they cook together. The restaurant also has a range of private rooms, making it a popular choice for families with children and for gatherings, providing a comfortable dining experience.

Bongsan Mask Dance(봉산탈춤 다 모여라~ )

6.8Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 종로구 종로1길 45 (세종로)

Good Morning Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (굿모닝안경)

6.8Km    2024-04-22

61, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeongdong Jjukkumi (명동쭈꾸미)

6.8Km    2025-07-23

3-28 Toegye-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeondong Jjukkumi is a jjukkumi (ocellerated octopus) restaurant located in Jung-gu, Seoul. It only takes about a 1-minute walk from Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 2, a convenient location for both tourists and people who work in the area. Main menu items consist of jjukkumi and samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), pork galbi (rib meat), bossam (cabbage wraps with pork), among other set menus. All dishes are cooked in the kitchen, and are known for their spicy kick and savory taste. The restaurant can accommodate group guests as it has a spacious hall as well as outdoor tables. Customers dining at the restaurant can help themselves to more side dishes at the self-service side dish bar and enjoy a hearty meal at a reasonable price. 

Bokidang (복이당)

6.8Km    2025-09-15

3-28 Toegye-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Bokidang is a handmade salt buns specialty bakery cafe located in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is conveniently located just a 30-second walk from Exit 2 of Hoehyeon Station, situated in an area with high foot traffic from office workers and tourists. Bokidang presents handmade salt bread and beverages made with carefully selected fresh ingredients, with the hope that "everyone who eats will be blessed." The signature menu features a lineup of salt breads inspired by the 12 zodiac animal characters, each embodying health, wishes, and small happiness in a single bite. The store has a clean and warm atmosphere with an indoor seating area and outdoor seating, accommodating group guests and offering takeout for added convenience.

Sky Pizza (스카이피자)

6.8Km    2025-11-05

86, Noryangjin-ro 6-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

K-movie <PARASITE> - Real pizza store in the movie
It is a real pizza store that appears in the movie 'Pizza Age'. Kitaek's (played by Song Kangho) family has a side job folding pizza boxes here. It also appears as a place where family members gather to conspire to kick out President Park's butler. Although it is a pizza store located in a quiet residential area, it is famous for the movie 'PARASITE' and is visited by ‘PARASITE’ fans from all over the world. There is a picture of the president and director Bong Joonho on the inside wall.