The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

4.2Km 2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

The Shilla Duty Free Shop - Seoul Branch (신라면세점 (서울점))

4.2Km 2022-08-05

249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1688-1110

The Shilla Duty Free Shop Seoul Store is located inside The Shilla Seoul Hotel. The duty free shop has over 400 brand stores that sell perfume, cosmetics, clothes, bags, watches, and jewelry, all of which can be purchased at discounted prices. Convenient amenities and services such as the rooftop cafe, free valet parking, and an outdoor sculpture park are also prepared so that customers can enjoy a carefree shopping experience.

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

4.2Km 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.

Okcheon Maeun Jokbal (옥천매운족발)

4.2Km 2021-03-29

23, Jong-ro 51na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-7168

This is a restaurant serving delicious spicy pork feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Dohajeong (도하정)

4.2Km 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.

Batwo Stay [Korea Quality] 바투 스테이[한국관광 품질인증]

4.2Km 2023-05-23

67-5, Yeonnam-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2335-6755

Batwo Stay is a guesthouse just a 12-minute walk from Exit 1 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Batwo means "sitting close to one another" and this is a friendly place to stay. Guestrooms range from single and double rooms to dormitories. The guesthouse offers an English-language cultural experience program for foreign tourists, and regularly promotes local community events. The fashionable, buzzy Hongdae Street is reachable on foot, while World Cup Park (incorporating Haneul Sky Park, and Noeul Sunset Park) is 15 minutes away by car.

Mizuno - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (미즈노 홍대)

4.2Km 2024-04-22

3, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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EW New Balance - Hongik Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 홍대)

4.2Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongdae EyeWorld Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (홍대아이월드안경원)

4.2Km 2024-04-16

1F, 93, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

4.2Km 2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

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