Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

3.0Km 2021-07-07

109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-7338

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.

Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Dongdaemun (만족오향족발 동대문)

3.0Km 2024-03-12

1-3FL, 9-4, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2271-0880

Situated between Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Manjok Ohyang Jokbal's Dongdaemun branch focuses on jokbal (braised pig's feet). In addition to their signature dish, jokbal (braised pigs' feet), they also serve a wide array of dishes including bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork), jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles), and mandu. As any dish ordered comes with mandu and sliced rice cake soup by default, it offers a satisfying ensemble.

HANAMPIG Dongdaemoon (하남돼지집 동대문)

3.0Km 2024-03-11

9, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-3030

Located near Dongdaemun Design Plaza , HANAMPIG specializes in grilled pork. When pre-grilled meat is served, the staff cuts it into pieces and puts it on the grill to cook. The recommended combination is to grill kimchi or mushrooms together to enhance the savory flavor. In the vicinity, one can explore Dongdaemun fashion malls, enriching the experience of the area.

Brown Chicken (브라운치킨)

3.0Km 2021-03-18

15, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9972

Try fried chicken, one of Korea’s representative dishes. The most famous menu is fried chicken. A chicken specialty restaurant located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul.

GS25 - Dongdaemun Fashion Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25동대문패션점)

3.0Km 2024-06-27

#101, 254, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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BLT STEAK (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)(비엘티스테이크(JW메리어트동대문스퀘어서울))

3.0Km 2021-03-18

279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3330

This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. The representative menu is steak. One of the top 3 steak restaurants in New York.

The Lounge (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)(더라운지(JW 메리어트 동대문스퀘어서울))

3.0Km 2021-03-18

279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3336

This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. Different menus are provided each season. The representative menu is dessert.

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex - Accessory Shops (동대문종합시장 악세사리상가)

3.0Km 2020-06-19

266, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2262-0114

As one of the largest markets in Asia, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge accessory shops. Most of the handmade accessories in Korea are distributed here. Colorful accessories with unique designs are available at inexpensive prices.

Eunhangnamujip (은행나무집)

3.0Km 2021-06-30

30, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2273-0160

The favorite store of office workers. The best menu at this restaurant is marinated grilled beef ribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul.

Phopular (퍼퓰러)

3.0Km 2021-03-30

2, Eulji-ro 44-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-9119

A restaurant where Vietnamese chefs cook dishes, themselves. The best menu at this restaurant is rice noodles. This Vietnamese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

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