Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

1.9Km 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3140-8305

Seodaemun Independence Park was built on the former Seoul Detention Camp. It was used to imprison thousands of Korean independence activists until the liberation from the Japanese occupation on August 15, 1945, as well as the political prisoners during the political turmoil in the 1960s. When the prison was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, the area was restored and turned into a memorial park in August 15, 1992 to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. The park preserves seven prison buildings, an execution ground, underground women’s prison, and the March 1st Movement Monument that has been moved from Tapgol Park in Jongno.

One of the most significant monuments of the Seodaemun Independence Park is Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), which has been designated a Historic Site. Nearby is Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), originally called Mohwagwan, which was used to greet Chinese envoys during the Joseon dynasty. Today, the hall enshrines 2,327 tablets inscribed with the names of Koreans who died for the cause of national independence. Standing right next to Dongnimmun Gate are the remnants of Yeongeunmun Gate, another Historic Site. Other sights inside the park include the Patriotic Martyr Monument, Declaration of Independence Monument, and Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, who was an independence activist and publisher of Korea’s first independent newspaper. The main highlight of the park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, a former prison building that was renovated into a history museum.

Samcheong Park (삼청공원)

1.9Km 2024-03-18

44, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4150

Samcheong Park is a park that blooms in cherry blossoms in spring and fall colors in fall near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The park is home to a forest library and a café, and visitors can follow the trails to find acupressure trails, exercise equipment, badminton court, tennis court, playground, and a convenience store. The area surrounding the park is home to many galleries and restaurants, so it is a popular destination for walking among the people of Seoul.

Olive Young - CJ THE CENTER Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 씨제이남산더센터)

1.9Km 2024-04-18

12, Sowol-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue (Baekbeom Plaza) (백범김구선생상(백범 광장))

1.9Km 2025-10-23

Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul

Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue is located in Baekbeom Plaza in Namsan Park, Seoul. Erected in August 1969, the statue stands at a x_height of 10 meters. It commemorates the patriotic spirit of Kim Koo, who was both an independence activist and a politician in South Korea. During the Japanese colonial period, he actively participated in anti-Japanese movements, and after liberation, he played a leading role in the establishment of the government of the Republic of Korea.

The Handsome Obzee - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한섬 오브제 롯데서울역)

1.9Km 2024-04-23

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서울역점)

1.9Km 2024-04-22

426, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daehyun Dewl - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (대현 듀엘 롯데서울역)

1.9Km 2024-04-17

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lloyd - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로이드 롯데서울역)

1.9Km 2024-04-18

2F Lotte Outlet Seoul Station Branch, 405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Outlets - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데아울렛 서울역점)

1.9Km 2024-07-30

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Converse - Lotte Outlets Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 롯데아울렛 서울역점)

1.9Km 2024-06-27

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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