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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

4.6Km    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.

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

4.6Km    2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

4.6Km    2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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AORI RAMEN - Hongdae Branch(아오리의행방불명 홍대)

AORI RAMEN - Hongdae Branch(아오리의행방불명 홍대)

4.6Km    2021-04-15

76, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-3767

This is a cafe located in Namdong-gu, Incheon. The representative menu is coffee. Enjoy coffee and sandwiches together.

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

4.6Km    2024-03-19

Hana building, 20-6, Wausan-ro, 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-1706

Located near Hongik University, Wondang Gamjatang specializes in gamjatang (pork backbone stew). Gamjatang is a thick and spicy soup made with pork backbone, potatoes, kimchi cabbage, ground perilla seeds, green onions, garlic, and other vegetables and seasonings. Customers have the option to  rolled omelet, hot stone pot rice, and beef and rice soup. 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, it is easily accessible. 

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

4.6Km    2022-07-08

43 , Gajaeul-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-1988

Korea Etiquette Institue is dedicated to observing, researching, developing and passing down Korea's etiquette. Education programs are also available.

Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

4.6Km    2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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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)

4.6Km    2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Yoon's Color (윤스칼라)

Yoon's Color (윤스칼라)

4.6Km    2019-03-19

12, Wausan-ro 14-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yoon's Color, previously known as the "Four Seasons House," is located in Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul and features props, items, photos and sets from director Yoon Suk-Ho's four seasons’ dramas series. "Autumn in my Heart (2000)," "Winter Sonata (2002)," "Summer Scent (2003)," and "Spring Waltz (2006)" are among some of the most famous Hallyu dramas and capture the theme of pure love through vivid cinematography. The entire house has exhibitions, including in the basement and in the outdoor garden space. Other well-known dramas including "The Snow Queen (2007)" are also promoted here.