Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

3.8Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Artbox - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스이대점)

3.8Km 2024-04-19

7, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 이대)

3.8Km 2024-04-17

7, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Seungjin Toy (승진완구)

3.8Km 2025-01-06

30, Jong-ro 52-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-1900

Seungjin Toy is a toy store that carries almost every kind of toy imaginable from stuffed animals to character dolls and much more. What makes this store even more attractive to many customers is that their merchandise is, on average, 30% cheaper than that of their competitors.

Wonjo 1ho Jangchungdong Halmeonijip(원조1호장충동할머니집)

3.9Km 2020-11-17

174, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9979, +82-2-2275-1064

Following his mother’s footsteps, the son of the previous owner is now managing the family business. Opened during the early years of Jokbal Street, the delicious meat at this restaurant is fondly remembered by customers. While the meat itself has almost no fat, the fat portion is extremely soft and savory. This restaurant is also different from the others in that it provides kongnamul-guk (bean sprout soup) with the jokbal (steamed pork hock). Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold noodles) and tteok-mandu-guk (rice cake-dumpling soup) are also delicious. Pyeongyang naengmyeon is cooked to suit South Korean tastebuds. Besides, the noodles and dumplings are hand-made. Despite the restaurants long history, the building of the restaurant is clean and well-maintained as it was being rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. There are plenty of tables on the first and second floors to accommodate customers, and the third floor is reserved for large groups. Especially noticeable is the clean appearance both inside and out, despite the restaurant’s long history; probably because the building was rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. Plenty of tables on the first and second floors accommodate customers, and the third floor is reserved for large groups.

Pyeongando Jokbal (평안도족발집)

3.9Km 2021-03-30

174-6, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9759

Pyeongando Jokbal has a history of over 50 years, and is very popular among all the jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in the Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street area. The taste is outstanding, making this hard-to-find restauant a favorite among jokbal lovers.

Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street (동대문 문구완구거리)

3.9Km 2024-03-15

21-1, Jong-ro 52-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1330

Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street houses nearly 120 stores selling stationery products like notebooks, crayons, pencils, backpacks, as well as other products like children’s gifts, decorations, and party products. Products can be found at prices nearly 30 to 40% lower than the consumer products, which can be lowered even further when buying in bulk. Products past the season may see the prices drop by more than half.

Olive Young - Dongmyo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동묘앞역)

3.9Km 2024-04-17

37-1, Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Ewha Womans University Branch (이니스프리 - 이대점)

3.9Km 2022-12-29

175 , Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1388-0120

Innisfree is the acronym of 'innis' (island) and 'free.' Items in Innisfree use environment-friendly ingredients. Main ingredients include green tea, tangerine, canola flowers, and cactuses along with volcanic spring water. Located right around Ewha Womans University, it is a spacious store popular among Japanese and Chinese tourists.

Innisfree - Ewha Womans Univ. Station Exit No. 1 Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 이대역1번출구)

3.9Km 2024-04-22

1F, 175, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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