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Sejong Center (세종문화회관)

Sejong Center (세종문화회관)

4.9Km    2023-06-14

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000

Sejong Center, officially known as Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, opened on July 1, 1999 to provide citizens with a cultural art space. Having completed a grand remodeling project in 2007, Sejong Center offers customer-friendly programs aimed at improving the quality of art performances in a comfortable resting area. Comprising the Grand Theater of Sejong Center, Sejong M Theater, Sejong Chamber Hall, Exhibition Hall, and other subsidiary facilities, Sejong Center is a multicultural art center.

Various genres of performances including traditional, classic, and crossover have taken place in the center, giving many opportunities for cultural nostalgia.

* Opened April 14, 1978

Seoul Metropolitan Library (서울도서관)

4.9Km    2022-12-14

110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-0300

Seoul Library provides access to a wide range of documents and materials about Seoul Metropolitan City. Visitors will find diverse resources related to the city including history, culture, urban planning, transportation, environmental issues, administration, reports on outbound visitors, research documents, video clips, and e-data.

Jalppajin Memil Seochon Main Store (잘빠진메밀 서촌)

4.9Km    2024-03-18

4 Jahamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4142-1214

Jalppajin Memil is a traditional Korean restaurant in Seochon where you can enjoy buckwheat noodles, boiled pork slices, and unrefined rice wine. They use 100% buckwheat for their noodles, which are kneaded using a cold water machine and served either mixed with seasoning and sprouts or dipped in broth. Pairing "Jalppajin sulsang" with unrefined rice wine is recommended for a delightful dining experience.

GRANDHAND. Seochon (그랑핸드 서촌)

GRANDHAND. Seochon (그랑핸드 서촌)

4.9Km    2023-08-21

14-2, Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Lauched in 2014 at a small hanok in Bukchon Hanok Village, Korea perfume brand now has six stores around Seoul as well as a cafe brand KOMFORTABLE. With no adversements or online sales, GRANDHAND has preserved its roots for over 7 years. GRANDHAND. Seochon located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and various art museums has customers of all ages and nationalities. 

New Kukje Hotel (뉴국제호텔)

4.9Km    2021-06-07

12, Sejong-daero 22-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-732-0161

New Kukje Hotel, located behind Seoul City Hall, provide guests with easy access to heritage sites such as Deoksugung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace, cultural attractions such as Gwanghwamun Plaza, Insa-dong and Cheonggyecheon Stream, as well as shopping districts such as Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market and Myeong-dong. The hotel not only has unique interior designs, it also has various subsidiary facilities including a restaurant, banquet hall and more.

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

4.9Km    2024-04-22

36, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)

Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)

4.9Km    2023-11-23

175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

The Seoul Lantern Festival is held every year from the first Friday of November to the third weekend of the month for approximately 3 weeks. With various themed lanterns around Cheonggyecheon Stream, visitors can enjoy both traditional lanterns and modern LED lanterns. The festival provides much to see and do with the addition of Gwanghwamun Square Market.

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

4.9Km    2024-09-30

175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism. The market features local store owners and businesses that exhibit and sell seasonal decor, handcrafted items, and winter snacks.

Badahoe Jangeo Gui (바다회장어구이)

Badahoe Jangeo Gui (바다회장어구이)

4.9Km    2021-03-25

34, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2637-7757

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is assorted sliced raw fish.