Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

3.2Km 236684 2024-03-05

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

STYLENANDA - Myeongdong Branch (스타일난다 - 명동점)

3.2Km 58051 2016-11-15

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-502-2118-5233

styleNANDA is the offline store of a leading online company specializing in women's fashion. The store sells a variety of women's fashion items.

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

3.2Km 23878 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.

Hemlagat (헴라갓)

3.2Km 5305 2019-09-24

35, Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-3335

Hemlagat, which literally means "home cooked" in Swedish, serves homestyle foods. The dishes made with traditional Swedish recipes passed down from the owner's grandmother.

Located close to Hoehyeon Station, Hemlagat is a good place to experience a little bit of Scandinavian culture as well. As it is a Swedish tavern ('Krog' in Swedish), they serve traditional Swedish liquors and snack pairings. The staff speaks English, Japanese, Chinese and the menu is also available in the aforementioned languages.

Hottracks - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 광화문점)

3.2Km 0 2024-04-23

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Bugeogukjip (북어국집)

3.2Km 10919 2022-02-18

38, Eulji-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-3891

Bugeogukjip (formerly “Teojutgol”) is a restaurant behind City Hall in Seoul that has been serving up authentic dried Pollack soup since 1968. Despite a name change, the restaurant has proudly stood in this same location for decades, earning a strong reputation for its dried Pollack soup made using traditional cooking methods.

Since the restaurant only serves one thing—dried Pollack soup—there are few preparations to be made and the meal arrives on your table in minutes. Customers are free to serve themselves basic side dishes such as kimchi and can have as many servings of rice as they’d like, allowing diners to enjoy a hearty meal at a low price. While the restaurant’s design and menu may be simple, Bugeogukjip takes pride in its long history and the careful efforts that have earned it a reputation as one of the most notable restaurants in Seoul.

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (충무공 이순신 동상)

3.2Km 43805 2024-03-04

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin can be found at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Admiral Yi Sun-shin (1545-1598) was a naval commander who served during the Japanese invasion of Korea (also known as Imjin War: 1592-1598). The undefeated admiral achieved 23 victories against the Japanese navy using innovative tactics, and he is thus considered as one of the greatest generals in the history of Korea. Admiral Yi’s likeness can be found on the 100 won coin.

Internet Eyewear - Myeong-dong Underground Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (인터넷안경 명동지하)

3.2Km 0 2024-04-18

Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center Ma-#9, Store #10, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Paris Optical* [Tax Refund Shop] (파리안경*)

3.2Km 0 2024-04-16

Store #12-13, Section Da of Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

3.2Km 0 2024-04-23

Store #5, #6 of Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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