Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate (덕수궁 대한문)

6.3Km 2024-10-30

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-9951

Located near City Hall station, Daehanmun Gate is the main gate of Deoksugung Palace, one of the princiapl five palaces of Joseon Dynasty. The name "Daehan" means wish for eternal prosperity of the Korean Empire. In front of the gate, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is held twice daily, along with the reproduction of costumes and style throughout the year.

Jeongdong Culture Night (정동야행)

6.3Km 2024-04-25

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4625

Jeongdong Culture Night is dedicated to promoting the history and culture of Jeongdong, a neighborhood in Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival programs allow participants to understand how the history is connected to today's culture and offers an opportunity to view Jeongdong's cultural facilities in a different perspective.

Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

6.3Km 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Beaker - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (비이커 한남점)

6.3Km 2024-04-18

241, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Tailorable - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (테일러블 한남점)

6.3Km 2024-04-23

2, Daesagwan-ro 7-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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kr Myeongdong Samgyetang (kr명동삼계탕)

6.4Km 2021-05-12

49, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-7370

It makes Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) using herbal broth as a store with more than 20 years’ experience. This restaurant's signature menu is ginseng chicken soup. This Korean dishes is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Sinjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신정)

6.4Km 2024-04-22

349, Sinwol-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Numbering Flagship Store - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (넘버링플래그십스토어 한남점)

6.4Km 2024-06-27

11, Daesagwan-ro 5-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Numbering Flagship Store - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (넘버링 플래그십스토어 한남점)

6.4Km 2024-06-27

11, Daesagwan-ro 5-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office (봉추찜닭 명동중앙우체국)

6.4Km 2024-03-12

47, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-9381

Located in Myeongdong Street, Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office branch specializes in jjimdak (braised chicken). Jjimdak is a Korean-style soy sauce glazed chicken that originated in the Andong region and features chicken stir-fried with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, glass noodles, and rice cakes. Their signature dish is ppyeo eomneun jjimdak (braised boneless chicken), which is easy to eat even for beginners. Its spicy level can be adjusted and cheese can be added to suit personal preferences.

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