Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

2.1Km 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.

Dohajeong (도하정)

2.1Km 2021-04-01

38, Mapo-daero, 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9440-6639

A restaurant frequently introduced in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is beef bone soup.

M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

2.1Km 2024-09-05

94 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

M Playground is a casual boutique brand known for its signature exterior design of blue shipping containers. The shop does its best to present the latest fashion trends and the hip, street vibe found exclusively in Hongdae. Most visitors range in age between teens and young adults in their 30s, looking for trending clothing, accessories, and other products.

Line Friends Flagship Store - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라인프렌즈홍대플래그십스토어)

2.1Km 2024-07-25

141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Toxnfill Clinic - Hongdae Shinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (톡스앤필의원 홍대신촌점)

2.1Km 2024-06-26

141, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Kleam Clinic (클림의원)

2.1Km 2025-07-07

3F, 141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Kleam Clinic is a leader in K-beauty innovation, and they discover the unique, radiant beauty of customers from around the globe.
Kleam Clinic is sought after by many customers as it is known for its excellent procedural competence, honest pricing, and use of genuine products. Additionally, the clinic provides interpretation services in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai for international clients. Additionally, the clinic offers airport pick-up and drop-off services, hotel bookings, and tax-free services, allowing foreign visitors a hassle-free one-stop procedure.
The clinic is open from Monday through Sunday so patients can conveniently get consultations on holidays as well.

Zara - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 롯데 서울역점)

2.1Km 2024-04-22

378, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

2.2Km 2023-08-11

5, Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Seosomun Gate area, which is located outside Seosomun Gate, was used as a persecution site in the 19th century before it turned into the local park of today. Many Catholics were suppressed and martyred here, making the area a holy site for Korean Catholics. Seosomun Gate was a gateway to Chilpae Market located near Namdaemun Gate. It was always busy with passerbys and the persecution site was established outside the gate to set an example of crime punishment to all the witnesses.

On May 15, 1999, a memorial tower was raised at the center of the park in honor of the martyrs. In 2013, Seoul's Jung-gu district also founded Seosumun Holy Shrine History Museum with a memorial exhibition hall in their honor.

Hakadabunko (하카다분코)

2.2Km 2021-03-24

43, Dongmak-ro, 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-338-5536

It is a famous ramen restaurant featured on TV. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is instant noodles.

Understar Seoul - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (언더스타서울 서교)

2.2Km 2024-04-23

90, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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