Seoul Yakhyeon Catholic Church (서울 약현성당)

2.1 Km 32924 2020-03-26

447-1, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-362-1891

Yakhyeon Catholic Church was established as a result of Korea gaining religious freedom in the 23rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1886) and the subsequent increase of the Catholic population. In 1891, Myeongdong Cathedral's head priest Doucet laid down the foundation stone in Hap-dong. Coadjutor bishop Coste was in charge of design and construction and the building was eventually completed in 1892. The church was named after "Yakjeonhyeon," or a hill of medicinal herbs. This is because the place where the church is located was once a hilly area covered with medicinal herbs. Later on, Yakjeonhyeon was shortened to Yakhyeon and it became the name of the hilly area between Malli-dong and Seoul Station.

Yakhyeon Catholic Church was the first Western-style church ever built in Korea. It's Gothic architecture features a 12-meter-wide and 32-meter-long cruciform construction with low arched windows and a pointed-arch entrance gate.

Banila CO. - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (바닐라코 명동점)

2.1 Km 0 2024-04-22

38, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch (다비치안경 - 명동점)

2.1 Km 57528 2020-05-08

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1074

Davich Optical (Myeong-dong Branch) is the flagship store operated directly by its management company. It employs expert eye examiners and offers its own brands, developed in cooperation with international brands. Customers can purchase quality products with fixed, but reasonable prices. Moreover, they can get repair services at Davich Optical branch stores across the country. Davich Optical also offers assistanve in languages other than Korean.

Etude house myeongdong chungmuro [Korea Quality] / 에뛰드하우스(명동충무로점) [한국관광 품질인증]

2.1 Km 37433 2020-09-10

24-1, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-1704

Etude House is a cosmetics brand that sells makeup, hair, and fragrance products. The Etude House Myeongdong Chungmuro Branch, located in the heart of a major shopping district, carries a wide selection of cosmetics that customers may test before purchasing. Moreover, the brightly lit store interior, designed with a princess bedroom decor, adds fun to the experience.

It is visited largely by foreign customers from Japan, Thailand, China and other East Asian countries. To facilitate an easy shopping experience, the shop always has foreign staff available to assist. The most popular items include creams made using snail extract, lipsticks and eye shadows. Etude House also has many sales on facial mask packs, and tax refunds are available.

Nature Collection - Myeong-dong Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 명동2호)

2.1 Km 0 2024-04-18

1F-3F, 24, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch (신세계면세점 명동점)

2.1 Km 14933 2017-06-13

77, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Opened in May 2016, the Shinsegae Duty Free Store in Myeong-dong offers culture, tourism, and shopping on the 8-12 floors of the main branch of Shinsegae Department Store. The shops sell famous international brands as well as top Korean brands for a global shopping experience. The store is located nearby popular tourist attractions N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Traditional Market, making it easy to enjoy tourism and shopping in one location.

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch Handicraft Store (신세계면세점 명동점 수공예품 매장)

2.1 Km 0 2016-10-11

77, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Korea Craft and Design Foundation Handicraft Store located within the giftshop of Shinsegae Duty Free Shop Myeong-dong Branch sells handcrafted everyday props and cultural crafts. Dedicated to the concept of "Artisans, and Artists," the store introduces young artists as well as famous handicraft masters along with their masterpieces of diverse genre in the world of Korean arts and craft.

Olens - Myeong-dong Embassy Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 명동대사관점)

2.1 Km 0 2024-04-22

50, Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자)

2.1 Km 146882 2024-03-25

29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-5348

Since 1970, Myeongdong Kyoja has been a staple in Myeongdong for its kalguksu (noodle soup), believed to be the progenitor of the Myeongdong-style kalguksu known for its rich broth and delicious gyoja (mandu). The restaurant's hallmark dish, kalguksu, features handmade noodles served in a deep, flavorful broth. In addition to its famous noodle soup, other beloved dishes include mandu and bibim guksu (spicy noodles).

Sagyejinmi - Myeongdong Branch (사계진미 명동)

2.1 Km 581 2021-09-03

37, Myeongdong8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-6939

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant where you can try Korean BBQ chicken. The representative menu is Spicy Stir-fried Chicken.

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