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Ewha Womans University Museum (이화여자대학교박물관)

Ewha Womans University Museum (이화여자대학교박물관)

4.0Km    2022-09-14

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-3152

The Ewha Womans University Museum was established in 1935 with the goal of preserving the cultural heritage of Korea. Originally, items related to folk art, traditional woodwork, and pottery were put on display in the hall of the main university to keep them from being confiscated during the Japanese occupation. This later led to the opening of the museum to display and store the growing collection.

Regular exhibitions of the museum’s collection have been taking place annually from 1972. Since 1996, the museum also held special exhibitions that focus on other themes related to cultural heritage. Additional small-scale exhibitions are also held frequently to promote Korea's traditional culture and art.

A ceramics research facility as well as a more traditional museum, a large portion of the museum’s efforts is focused on the research and excavation of kilns. To this aim, excavation teams from the museum have traveled to various parts of the country to conduct studies on historic sites and assess the value of artifacts. Through the publication of books and reports on its discoveries, the museum has contributed to raising knowledge and awareness of Korean cultural heritage in academia and among the public.

Ewha Welcome Center (이화웰컴센터)

4.0Km    2022-09-13

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-3277

Ewha Welcome Center opened in 2013 as the first promotional center and visitor center of its kind on a university campus in Korea, comprised of an information desk, exhibition lounge, and gift shop. The information desk offers useful information to help visitors get the most out of their Ewha campus experience. The exhibition lounge introduces the history, traditions, and vision of the present-day and future of the university year-round. Visitors can purchase university gear at the gift shop. Furthermore, foreign visitors can take part in a range of campus tour programs in English and Chinese for an enriching experience.

Olive Young - Sangsu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상수역)

Olive Young - Sangsu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상수역)

4.0Km    2024-04-18

Store #101, 1F, 49, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Yeonsinnae Beomseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 연신내범서)

Olive Young - Yeonsinnae Beomseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 연신내범서)

4.0Km    2024-04-18

842, Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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TEISTY BURGER (테이스티버거)

TEISTY BURGER (테이스티버거)

4.0Km    2025-11-06

67-11 Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Singer Tei
This is a handmade burger restaurant of singer Tei, who is famous for being a gourmand. The representative menu is the ‘KRAKEN BURGER’ with squid ink buns, squid patties, and tartar sauce. Crispy and chewy squid patties are attractive. You can enjoy the burger even more moistly by pressing the burger bun and popping the egg yolk. In addition to the main store in Hongdae, there is also a store in Jamsil.

Well [Tax Refund Shop] (웰빙할인마트)

Well [Tax Refund Shop] (웰빙할인마트)

4.0Km    2024-04-22

57, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

4.0Km    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.

Jinjungsung Optical - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경진정성홍대점)

Jinjungsung Optical - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경진정성홍대점)

4.0Km    2024-06-27

13-5, Dokmak-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Orenoramen Main Store (오레노라멘 본점)

Orenoramen Main Store (오레노라멘 본점)

4.1Km    2024-02-22

14 Dongmak-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Orenoramen is a popular ramen spot near Hapjeong Station. Their signature dish is the toripaitan ramen (chicken broth ramen), featuring a rich broth made from chicken and chewy noodles. Additionally, their karapaitan ramen (spicy chicken broth ramen), which adds a spicy kick to the flavor, is also a popular choice. Customers can also enjoy additional toppings such as char siu and eggs with their ramen.

Olive Young - Yeonsinnae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 연신내점)

4.1Km    2024-06-27

1F, 857, Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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