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Namdong Street of Lights (남동 빛의 거리)

17.6Km    2025-06-09

Mansu-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon
82+32-453-2143

Namdong Street of Lights not only offers spectacular scenery highlighting local charms, but also provides a variety of entertainment such as busking performances, local arts, and more to offer a leisurely retreat for the local residents and tourists alike.

e-Sports Hall of Fame (e스포츠 명예의 전당)

17.6Km    2025-11-17

31 Maebongsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

The e-Sports Hall of Fame is operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea e-Sports Association to exhibit and honor the esports athletes who have made history for their amazing skills, making Korea synonymous with esports. Visitors can see the athletes' uniforms, gaming materials, trophies, and more, as well as try their hand at playing famous esports games firsthand.

Olive Young - Jongno YBM Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종로YBM)

17.6Km    2024-04-19

104, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Queens Bucket - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쿠엔즈버킷 동대문)

17.6Km    2024-04-18

5-4, Toegye-ro 64-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

17.6Km    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.

Olive Young - Bukgajwa-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 북가좌동)

17.6Km    2024-04-22

191, Geobukgol-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olens - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 광화문)

17.7Km    2024-04-18

1F, 82, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Suwon Gwanggyo Museum (수원광교박물관)

17.7Km    2021-10-23

182, Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4175

Suwon Gwanggyo Museum features a variety of relics that were discovered during the construction of Gwanggyo New Town. The exhibitions focus on the history and culture of the Gwanggyo area based on artifacts along with materials related to Korea’s modern history, Dokdo Island, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Suwon Gwanggyo Museum is located in Gwanggyo History Park near the burial site of Sim On and Prince Hyeryeong, providing a great opportunity for visitors to learn about Korea’s history as well as enjoy a relaxing stroll around the park.

CheongKwanJang - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 광화문)

17.7Km    2024-04-22

20, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

17.7Km    2022-08-31

jiha 189, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-9598

Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd from the nearby office buildings often come to the park during weekdays. On the weekends, the park is also used as a venue for outdoor weddings.

Seoul's anthem and the poem "Bulnori" by Ju Yo-han are written on a memorial stone that can be found inside the park.