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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

5.0Km    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.

Too Cool For School - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (투쿨포스쿨 홍대2호)

Too Cool For School - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (투쿨포스쿨 홍대2호)

5.0Km    2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Jeungsan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 증산역)

CheongKwanJang - Jeungsan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 증산역)

5.0Km    2024-04-22

#102, 259, Jeungga-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Chosun Hwaro Gui (조선화로구이)

Chosun Hwaro Gui (조선화로구이)

5.0Km    2024-10-18

5, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

BIGBANG's favorite meat restaurant
It is a restaurant specializing in charcoal grill that celebrities from YG Entertainment often visit. Autographs of celebrities including BIGBANG adorn the walls, and it is always full of customers. Only 1++ grade Korean Beef and domestic Pork are used, so the taste is guaranteed. Boneless Korean Galbi are the most popular, and Grilled Marinated Pork Galbi are also a steady seller. All of the Kimchi and side dishes are made with care, and the Galbi Soup for meals is also delicious.

Cheongansa Temple (천간사)

Cheongansa Temple (천간사)

5.0Km    2021-10-12

20-8, Bulgwang-ro 10-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-355-7430

Cheongansa Temple was first built in 1960, and was re-built in 2009. It has many pagodas and monuments: a pagoda filled with sari relics of Buddha; Budotap Pagoda, which is a shrine to the monk who found the temple and his sacred relics; and a monument honoring the late first lady Yuk yeong-su. The re-built temple was awarded the Hanok Prize in the Hanok Competition 2011. Located along the Bukhansan Mt. Dulaegil Trail, the temple provide visitors with the chance to enjoy fresh air and a rest from hiking along the trail.

Le Mans Eyewear - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르망안경콘택트 청계천)

Le Mans Eyewear - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르망안경콘택트 청계천)

5.0Km    2024-04-18

B2 E-MART, Lotte Castle Venezia, 400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 청계천)

E-Mart - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 청계천)

5.0Km    2024-04-18

400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The Saem - Hongdae Branch* [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 홍대점*)

The Saem - Hongdae Branch* [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 홍대점*)

5.0Km    2024-04-22

98-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Eungam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 응암역)

Olive Young - Eungam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 응암역)

5.0Km    2024-04-17

475, Jeungsan-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

5.0Km    2024-04-22

1F, 94-3, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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