K.O.N.G Gallery (공근혜갤러리)

6.1Km 2024-10-10

38 Samcheong-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Samcheong-dong)

Since its opening in 2005, the gallery has made a significant impact on the Korean photography scene by introducing world-class photographers to Korea. It relocated to its present site next to the Cheongwadae, Samcheong-dong, in 2010, adding spaces for painting, sculpture, video, installation, and other forms of contemporary art. The gallery focuses on artists based in Paris, London, and New York, presenting works that represent the current state of contemporary art in the 21st century. It also plays a vital role as a Korean gallery by discovering young Korean artists and supporting their overseas activities.

Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

6.1Km 2024-03-05

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

6.1Km 2022-09-27

152, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Ilmin Art Museum located in former Dong-A Newspaper Building, was formed in honor of their honorable and late CEO Kim Sang-man. The museum was established in December of 1996, and with a full renovation in 2001, large exhibition hall and Ilmin collection was placed in. Through the renovation, the combination of glass and steel made Artrium aimed to become one of the best comtemporary museum, connecting the museum to the streets of Gwanghwamun.

This museum boasts a large Ilmin collection. There are 430 pieces of Ilmin collection from Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) to present, 1,200 pieces in the Donga Newspaper's collection of art, and 100 pieces of art owned by Hyundai Corporation. The Ilmin Collection mostly consists of pieces that Kim Sang-man collected from ceramics to aesthetic paintings. The Dongah Newspaper's collection has time-relevant pieces that are important in history.

Hottracks - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 광화문점)

6.1Km 2024-04-23

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

6.1Km 2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

YELLOW MUG (옐로우머그)

6.1Km 2021-03-25

172, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2635-2228

This is a place where you can enjoy pour over coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Dalgaebi (달개비)

6.1Km 2024-03-15

16 Sejong-daero 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-82-2-765-2035, 2068

Dalgaebi is a restaurant specializing in Korean table d'hote, using fresh seasonal ingredients. Its flagship menu is the teukseon sangcharim jeongsik (special set menu), which includes porridge, seasonal dishes, main courses, and desserts. The galbi sangcharim (galbi course), featuring premium Korean beef galbi grilled over charcoal and served with soybean paste jjigae, is also popular. Known for its private dining spaces and upscale ambiance, reservations can be made via phone.

GLOBAL STAY[Korea Quality] / 글로벌스테이[한국관광 품질인증]

6.1Km 2021-05-04

239-301, 57-37, Jingwan 2-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-383-7377

'Global Stay is a BNB-style guesthouse. The first thing that will catch your eye is the terrace designed to suit the season. It’s the pride and joy of the guesthouse owner, a Certified Table Coordinator who acquired a license in Japan. He developed the hobby during his frequent visits to Japan and Europe. He designed the terrace himself so that his guests can have a pleasant experience in color therapy during their stay. He even changes the decorations in the guestroom if the same guest stays there for more than two days. He also serves hotel-style breakfast and snacks. As a former Japanese instructor, he serves as a tour guide and a Korean instructor for Japanese tourists as well. He wants to turn his guesthouse into something more than just a place to lodge, so he does everything in his power to make sure his guests have a comfortable stay. No wonder, he has many repeat customers.

Caff'e Soop (카페 숲)

6.1Km 2021-03-25

119, Beodeunaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2632-0704

It is a place where you can enjoy fragrant coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Jinju Hoegwan (진주회관)

6.1Km 2024-06-19

26 Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-5388

Jinju Hoegwan is a renowned kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup) eatery near City Hall Station. Kongguksu is a traditional Korean summer dish made by boiling and grinding soybeans into a creamy broth, served with noodles, offering a refreshing and nutty flavor. Kongguksu is available from March to November. Their staff-recommended menu includes kimchi bokkeumbap (kimchi fried rice), freshly roasted by the staff, along with kimchi jjigae and samgyeopsal (pork belly).

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