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Sejong Village Food Street (세종마을 음식문화거리)

609.1M    2025-06-17

Chebu-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Previously known as Geumcheongyo Market, it was officially named Sejong Village Food Street in 2011, as King Sejong was born in this village. The street is full of lively energy and features both long-standing restaurants, also known as nopo in Korean, and recently established trendy eateries. Its convenient location and inviting atmosphere make it a popular place to visit.

Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕)

617.2M    2025-06-18

38-13 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-6526

Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty seolleongtang for over a hundred years since it first opened in 1907. Even its name has a long history: the word imun comes from Imun-gol, the now-obsolete name of the restaurant’s location, and seolnongtang, an old variation of the word seolleongtang. During the Japanese colonial rule, the restaurant’s regular customers included Gijeong Son, the marathon gold-medalist at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The meal served at this restaurante is reputed to stay consistent from the Japanese colonial period. 

HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

617.9M    2025-10-29

40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Located inside the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center, HiKR Ground is a Korean tourism publicity center where visitors can experience K-pop and view media art at the same time. The name "HiKR Ground" embodies the meaning that Korea (KR) will greet ("Hi") global tourists and become a playground. Notably, it provides Korean tourism content in multiple ways for the younger generation to enjoy. On the first floor, there is a space to enjoy various media arts through the large media screen HiKR Wall, where visitors can see "Landscape of the New City" by media artist Lee Lee-nam, and Korean tourism videos submitted by global hallyu fans. On the second floor, visitors can make their own K-pop music videos using the XR Live Studio. At the window facing the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream, there is a  mesmerizing artwork called ''North Wall'' by installation artist Suh Do-ho. On the third and fourth floors, visitors can get immersed in Korean local tourism through various arts, experiences, and exhibitions.

We Ride (위라이드)

617.9M    2023-07-28

40 , Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

"The best way to tour Seoul"
With WeRide's certified tour guides, travelers can experience unforgettable memories by riding an electric bicycle to attractions hidden all over Seoul. The tour takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, and participants can safely tour around Seoul with a professional guide. The fun of electric bicycles adds to the joy of the guide's story of Korean culture. If there are guests who cannot ride bicycles, they can use electric rickshaws. There is also a bicycle rental service for bicycle riders traveling in Korea.

Mediround.Corp (주식회사 메디라운드)

617.9M    2025-10-23

10F, Unit B1031, 8, Gangnam-daero 69-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Mediround is a specialized infrastructure service company providing expert assistance (HELP) for attracting international patients. 

- H (Human Resource): Matching medical interpreting and customer service (CS) personnel
- E (Education): Training and development of professionals for international patient attraction
- L (Logic): Registration of international patient attraction institutions and setting up attraction business infrastructure
- P (Promotion): Development of international patient attraction products and global promotion

Mediround operates the international medical coordinator subscription service, Mycoordy. Mycoordy offers information on Korean medical institutions, online consultation, reservation services, interpretating support, and payment services.

MJ FLB ((주)엠제이에프엘비)

617.9M    2025-10-23

#809, 8F, 40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

MJ FLB attracts foreign patients in eight medical specialties (plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, gynecology, men's urology, orthopedics, and physical checkups), mainly targeting Chinese-speaking clients. It provides dedicated reservation and consultation services to foreign patients. Additionally, it has professional Chinese medical interpreters to ensure smooth communication between the hospital staff and patients, thus ensuring an efficient treatment. MJ FLB attracts foreign patients through customized social media promotions and marketing collaborations with influencers who have experienced its hospital services.

Line Friends - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라인프렌즈 인사점)

620.1M    2024-04-16

49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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KongKongY Gallery [Tax Refund Shop] (콩콩이 그림가게)

620.1M    2024-04-19

Store #325, 3F, 49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Bachi Ring (UMC Jewelry) [Tax Refund Shop] (바치링(UMC쥬얼리))

620.1M    2024-04-19

#414, 49, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Daelim Museum (대림미술관)

Daelim Museum (대림미술관)

623.0M    2022-07-29

21, Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-0667

The Daelim Museum, built by the Daelim Group, was first established in Daejeon in 1996 and later moved to Jongno, Seoul in 2002. The art gallery studies, analyzes, and presents modern art through the lens of photography and holds exhibitions centered around photo media.

The museum is located in the residential area of Tongui-dong, near the time-honored Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum, which was designed by French architect, Vincent Cornu, and built by the Daelim Corporation, opened its door to the public in late May 2002.

On the first floor, there is a garden, parking lot, reception desk, storage area, and conference room. On the second and third floor are offices and exhibition hall approximately 595 m² in size, consisting of small and large rooms, a long gallery, and a special high-ceilinged exhibition space. On the fourth floor, there is a seminar room that can seat up to 120 guests and a balcony with a beautiful view. From the balcony of the seminar room, Visitors can also enjoy a wide open view of Inwangsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain. The stained glass panels (designed to reflect the beauty of traditional Korean wrapping cloth) and the scenic lounges on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building add to the overall charm.

Above all else, the museum was designed with consideration of the photos, which are very sensitive to humidity, light, and temperature.