Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교)

2.0 Km 558 2023-07-04

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-2114

Ewha Womans University is Korea's first women's university founded in 1886 by American Methodist missionary Mary Scranton. Ewha Womans University is also the most famous women's university in Korea and its name originates from Ehwa Hakdang, a name given by Empress Myeongseong in 1887. Ewha Womans University created a four-year university course in 1910, and in 1943, the name of Ewha was taken away during the Japanese colonial period and downgraded to a one-year school. In October 1945, the year of Korea's independence from Japan, it regained the name of Ewha and was promoted to a university with eight departments. Currently, it consists of 15 graduate schools, 11 colleges, and 67 departments, and there are 8 affiliated research institutes.

The street in front of Ewha Womans University is famous for shopping. This place is full of clothing stores and neat food that boast a popping sensation to suit the tastes of female college students. The shopping street in front of Ewha Womans University is a straight road that lies ahead of Exits 2 and 3 of Seoul Subway Line 2. Alleyways stretch out like branches around this street and are filled with various accessory shops, clothing stores, shoe stores, restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons.

Skin Food - Sinchon Branch (스킨푸드 (신촌점))

2.0 Km 31924 2017-06-09

6, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-313-4191

The main concept of Skin Food is to deliver to customers items with the nutritional values of food. Naturally, it applies the concept of food to various items from fragrance to containers. Visitors can also purchase hanbang (oriental medicine) items. Equipped with diverse items, the store is ideally located in the middle of the busy Sinchon Street. Main international visitors include Japanese and Chinese tourists.

Pil Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (필약국)

2.0 Km 0 2024-04-23

89, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Najugomtang&Oudon (나주곰탕&오우돈)

2.0 Km 62 2021-03-30

19, Sinchon-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-336-6824

It is a place where you can eat a variety of Korean dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is Naju beef bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs (새남터기념성당)

2.0 Km 35275 2020-03-31

80-8, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-716-1791

When taking the subway from Seoul Station to Yongsan Station, you will notice a tall and distinct hanok (traditional Korean architecture) building; this is Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs. Construction of the building began in 1984, the year of the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after three years.

Also called "Nodeul" and "Sanamgi," Saenamteo was used as a military training ground during the early Joseon period. It was also the place where convicted felons and the Sayuksin (the six martyred ministers) were executed.

Many Catholics were executed here during the Sinyu Persecution of 1801, the Gihae Persecution of 1839, the Byeongo Persecution of 1846, and the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. Among those executed were 11 priests including the first Korean priest Kim Taegon (Andrew), the first Chinese priest that came to Korea Ju Mun Mo (Jacobus), the first French priest that came to Korea Bishop Imbert and other Catholics including Hyeon Seok-mun. There is also an altar here where the remains of nine Catholic saints are enshrined.

Sigonggan - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엔컴21지점 신촌(신))

2.0 Km 0 2024-04-22

1F, and 2F, 3, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Daiso - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 신촌)

2.0 Km 0 2024-04-22

90, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sinchon Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신촌 타운)

2.0 Km 0 2024-06-27

10, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Moirai (모이라이)

2.0 Km 11857 2018-02-20

52-33, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-363-7524

Moirai offers lace clothing matching well with suits, jeans, and leggings. It is a popular store among Japanese tourists preferring lace clothing. It offers outstanding repair/maintenance services to customers. Items in Moirai boast unique designs. Customers can get various tips on how to match accessories with lace clothing from professional shop assistants.

Canceled: Sinchon Water Gun Festival (신촌물총축제)

2.0 Km 237377 2022-09-20

18-63, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-70-8670-2182

Sinchon Water Gun Festival started as a fun festival in Sinchon. Visitors can enjoy fun activities reflecting unique ideas, various artists' participation, and local features to cool off from the summer heat. People of all ages and all nations gather to join in this fun festival through the simple water gun.

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