Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

2.0Km 2020-03-18

139-26, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-0933

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria).

Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son, Thomas. However, the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr.

Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.

Sanullim 1992 (산울림1992)

2.0Km 2024-03-15

60 Seogang-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

This Korean bar and restaurant serves Korean dishes with nearly 200 types of traditional Korean liquor on offer, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), refined rice wine, and distilled liquor. Its food menu includes bean curd with stir-fried kimchi, ox knee soup (soup made by boiling down calcium-rich ox knee), and cabbage wraps with soy sauce braised pork. The signature menu here, however, is “Bansang,” set menus of the customer's choice ranging from No. 1 to No. 5 served on a round dining table. Each number has a different pricing and composition, but all offer new and unique flavors. The savory and crispy cheese and potato pancake goes perfectly with tangy omija makgeolli.

Gogi Changgo (고기창고)

2.0Km 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.

Saebom Eyewear - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (새봄안경원 홍대)

2.0Km 2024-04-18

1F, 150-1, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

2.0Km 2024-04-18

19, Cheongpa-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Geek Live House (긱 라이브하우스)

2.0Km 2019-03-18

7, Sinchon-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Geek Live House is one of the most popular live clubs in Hongdae (Hongik University) area, famous for clubs in Korea. It opened in February 2003 by professional musicians as a venue that focuses on music performances as opposed to dance. The club has state-of-the-art stage, lighting, and audio equipments and is one of the best places in the area to enjoy performances by your favorite music professionals as well as see some of the up-and-coming talents. The club can house over 150 visitors (seats and standing room) and hosts 3-4 live performances each night. The Geek Live House is a lively place to experience the music scene and the club culture of Hongdae (Hongik University) area.

Olive Young - Sinchon Yeonse-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신촌연세)

2.0Km 2024-04-18

37, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Yabai (야바이)

2.0Km 2021-03-26

37, Yonsei-ro 7an-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8875-1024

This is a place where you can enjoy Japanese dishes and fusion dishes. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is okonomiyaki.

SU KARA MARKET (수카라)

2.0Km 2021-06-30

157, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-334-5919

It is a store where you can take out various sauces and desserts. This cafe is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is dessert.

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