Jeongdong Theater (국립 정동극장)

4.4Km 52091 2024-06-19

43 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-751-1500

Jeongdong Theater is located along Deoksugung Stone Wall Path and serves as a cultural hub for local citizens. Opened in 1995, Jeongdong Theater is historically significant as it was established to restitute the legacy of Wongaksa, the first modern theater in Korea. Jeongdong Theater features numerous critically-acclaimed productions, such as “Traditional Art Performance,” “Masters Exhibition,” and “Art Frontier,” as well as programs like “Art Stage at Noon” that are geared toward the general public. As a result, Jeongdong Theater has become one of Korea's representative traditional arts performance theaters and was designated as a Seoul Future Heritage in 2015.

The theater successfully held the performance “Miso” in 2010, featuring the traditional musical "Love Songs from Chunhyang," written and created by Jeongdong Theater. The musical attracted many international visitors from all over the world, passing on Korean cultural values and beauty, as well as gaining the attention of critics worldwide. In addition, the theater also produced "The 2nd Story of Miso: Baebijang-jeon," offering a modern interpretation of the fundamental values found in Korea's culture and art.

Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))

4.4Km 20224 2021-11-12

89, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4149

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m².

The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Yi Sung-gye made Sajik Altar (altar to the State deities) at the center of the park. "Sa" refers to the deity of the earth while "jik" refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at Sajik Altar.

In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yulkog Yi I, and the Municipal Children's Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Inwangsan hiking path with relative ease.

Cheongdo Yangkkochi (청도양꼬치)

4.4Km 93 2021-03-29

23-4, Yeongjung-ro 6-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-703-7200

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes as well as lamb dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is lamb skewers. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Gangseo Myeonok (강서면옥)

4.4Km 12935 2020-04-17

35, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1945

Gangseo Myeonok has been famous for over fifty years, having been the food of choice served to visiting dignitaries from North Korea at the time of the South-North Red Cross Conference. The restaurant has succeeded in carrying on the tradition of Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon. The native buckwheat from Gangwon-do mixed with starch makes for fine noodles, and the wonderful broth is made from beef brisket with white radish kimchi.

Irilju (일일주(日日酒))

4.4Km 195 2021-03-30

4, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-1717

It is a delicious restaurant in Gwanghwamun with a good atmosphere. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is salmon sashimi.

Lotte Mart - ToysRus Seoul Yangpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 토이저러스서울양평점)

4.4Km 0 2024-04-22

138, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Seoul Yangpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서울양평점)

4.4Km 0 2024-04-22

138, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs (새남터기념성당)

4.4Km 35275 2020-03-31

80-8, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-716-1791

When taking the subway from Seoul Station to Yongsan Station, you will notice a tall and distinct hanok (traditional Korean architecture) building; this is Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs. Construction of the building began in 1984, the year of the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after three years.

Also called "Nodeul" and "Sanamgi," Saenamteo was used as a military training ground during the early Joseon period. It was also the place where convicted felons and the Sayuksin (the six martyred ministers) were executed.

Many Catholics were executed here during the Sinyu Persecution of 1801, the Gihae Persecution of 1839, the Byeongo Persecution of 1846, and the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. Among those executed were 11 priests including the first Korean priest Kim Taegon (Andrew), the first Chinese priest that came to Korea Ju Mun Mo (Jacobus), the first French priest that came to Korea Bishop Imbert and other Catholics including Hyeon Seok-mun. There is also an altar here where the remains of nine Catholic saints are enshrined.

Lotte Mart – Yangpyeong Branch (롯데마트 서울 양평점)

4.4Km 1152 2022-09-06

138, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-450-2500

The Yangpyeong branch is located in Yangpyeong-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu and it has a total of 4 floors with two underground and two above. It is the first and only Lotte Mart with an urban forest theme on the first floor, which provides an atmosphere of nature in the city. The first floor also has restaurants and a resting area while the second floor has Toys”R”Us and Hi-Mart.

Seoul Museum of Art (서울시립미술관(서소문본관))

4.4Km 140222 2024-06-19

61 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2124-8800

The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) is a space for all to meet and experience the joy of art. Located in the center of Jeong-dong, a district that retains traces of Seoul’s modern and contemporary history, the museum integrates the historical facade of the former Supreme Court with modern architecture. In addition to various programs―encompassing exhibitions, educational outreach initiatives, screenings, workshops, performances, and talks, communal spaces including SeMA Cafe, the artbook store, the open space lobby, and the outdoor sculpture park SeMA WALK provide a rich range of ways for visitors to experience art.

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