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Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

9.4Km    2025-07-11

77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances. 

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae 
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.” 

Grace Onyoung Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (그레이스 성형외과)

Grace Onyoung Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (그레이스 성형외과)

9.4Km    2024-04-23

4F, and 5F, 623, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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SAINT JAMES SEOUL/세인트 제임스 서울

SAINT JAMES SEOUL/세인트 제임스 서울

9.4Km    2025-08-12

94 , Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-543-4628

Saint James Boutique Seoul, opened in November 2013 near Garosu-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul and is well known to Seoulites for its marine styling. The store sells women’s, men's and children's wear, plus shoes, hats, bags and accessories. Featured brands are SAINT JAMES (France), BUDDY (Japan), VEJA (France), SOLUDOS (USA), BRONTE (Netherlands), INFIELDER DESIGN (Japan), LAVENHAM (UK), and ROCKY MOUNTAIN FEATHERBED (Japan).

Dr. Jin’s Premium Nose Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (닥터진이비인후과의원)

Dr. Jin’s Premium Nose Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (닥터진이비인후과의원)

9.4Km    2024-04-23

2F, 621, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Alo Eyewear - Garosu-gil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (알로안경가로수길점)

Alo Eyewear - Garosu-gil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (알로안경가로수길점)

9.4Km    2024-06-26

14, Apgujeong-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Haengdang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 행당역점)

9.4Km    2024-04-22

76, Haengdang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Imageup Pastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (이미지업 성형외과의원)

9.4Km    2024-06-27

76, Naruteo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sinbanghwa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신방화역)

Olive Young - Sinbanghwa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신방화역)

9.5Km    2024-04-22

#121, and #122, 294, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Jeongneung Royal Tomb  [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 정릉(신덕왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Jeongneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 정릉(신덕왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

9.5Km    2021-02-09

116, Arirang-ro 19-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-914-5133

Jeongneung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Sindeok, the second wife of King Taejo (1392-1398), founder of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). The queen met a sudden death due to health complications. Although one of her sons was the crown prince, he was killed by a successive brother, Yi Bang-won, in order to obtain the throne. After Yi Bang-won rose to the throne as King Taejong, he relocated Queen Sindeok's tomb to outside of the city walls.

10 Corso Como Outlets [Tax Refund Shop] (10꼬르소꼬모 아울렛)

10 Corso Como Outlets [Tax Refund Shop] (10꼬르소꼬모 아울렛)

9.5Km    2024-04-18

9, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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