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Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

8.9Km    2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목)

Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목)

8.9Km    2024-10-29

129, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1330

The alley that connects from Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station, Exit 4 is full of people eating dried young pollack and drinking beers at tables along the street every night. Under the bright lamp lights, plastic tables filled with customers can be seen. The first Nogari pub, Eulji OB Bear, opened in November 1980 to form what is now the Euljiro Nogari Alley. Euljiro also has the largest Printing Alley in the nation, providing printing for almost all books and printed materials across the country. The shift workers would stop by the pub for dried young pollack and cold beer before heading home after work, leading to more restaurants opening nearby until the alley was formed. In the beginning dried young pollack was cooked over a briquet fire and served with red pepper paste, but now, the alley is full of pubs and restaurants serving various types of food, but nothing beats nogari and cold draft beer.  

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival (강북구 어린이날 대축제)

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival (강북구 어린이날 대축제)

8.9Km    2025-05-08

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-554-9795

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival takes place at Dream Forest in celebration of Children's Day, which falls on May 5. Programs such as a sing-along show, parades, stage performances, interactive games, and a variety of fun rides are prepared to provide a day filled with fun and laughter. 

Hotel President (프레지던트 호텔)

Hotel President (프레지던트 호텔)

8.9Km    2021-06-17

16, Eulji-ro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-3131

Hotel President is located in the center of downtown Seoul, in front of Seoul Plaza. Nearby attractions include royal palaces, the financial area, a business area, and shopping street, perfect for convenience and completing successful business. Hotel services include a business center and tour desk for the perfect mix of business and pleasure. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception desk, as well as dry cleaning and room service. The 303 guestrooms come in a range of sizes from single to suites, with a choice of view between Seoul City Hall or Namsan Mountain.

HWATTEOK - Myeongdong Branch (화떡 명동)

HWATTEOK - Myeongdong Branch (화떡 명동)

8.9Km    2021-03-20

15, Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-9588

A store where you can try pizza gorgonzola directly baked in the oven and spicy tteokbokki on the spot at the same time. This restaurant's signature menu is stir-fried rice cake. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Gogi Changgo (고기창고)

8.9Km    2021-03-30

34-4, Yonsei-ro 7-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-323-9090

A famous meat restaurant, with a history of 20 years in Shinchon. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This BBQ restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.

PhoDUCK (포덕)

PhoDUCK (포덕)

9.0Km    2021-03-18

7, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-5233

This Korean cuisine is located near Myeongdong Station, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak. It sells pork, duck meat, and beef.

BBANDAK BBANDAK  Myeong-dong(빤닭빤닭 명동)

BBANDAK BBANDAK Myeong-dong(빤닭빤닭 명동)

9.0Km    2020-11-25

7 Myeongdong 10-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-778-1084

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of toppings for Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), which is popular in Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy stir-fried chicken.

Artbox - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스이대점)

9.0Km    2024-04-19

7, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 이대)

9.0Km    2024-04-17

7, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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