National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

4.9Km 2025-11-21

137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum houses a Children's Museum, where visitors can learn more about the nation's history through educational programs and experiences. The outdoor grounds feature pagodas and other stone artworks too large to be on display inside.

In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is a stage for a number of cultural activities related to collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange programs, concerts, and more.

Innisfree - Hongdae Branch (No. 3) [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 홍대3호)

4.9Km 2024-04-17

1F, 12, Yanghwa-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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MAADSTUDIO - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (메드스튜디오 홍대)

5.0Km 2024-04-16

1F Taehwa Plaza Bldg., 111, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Donsoobaek Hongdae (돈수백 홍대직영)

5.0Km 2024-03-19

74, 6-gil, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-324-3131

Located near Hongik Univ. Station, Donsoobaek specializes in dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup). Dwaeji gukbap is a dish originated in Busan, Gyeongnam Province, and is made with boiled pork in a broth made from pork bones. Their signature dish, Donsoobaek Set Menu, ise served with warm boiled pork slices and kimchi cabbage wraps with pork.

Eyedentity - Anam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이덴티티 안암)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

1F, 92-1, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Mosim (모심)

5.0Km 2025-05-20

8 Gaeunsa-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Mosim is a Korean table d’hote restaurant that offers a variety of menus to choose from depending on the kind of dishes and the number of side dishes. The set menu, which includes main dishes, such as hwangtae gui (grilled dried pollack) and galbitang (galbi soup), and side dishes, such as salad, japchae, and seasoned vegetables, is plentiful in amount and variety enough to fill the table. There are menu items that can be enjoyed individually, such as samgyetang, bibimbap, and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The restaurant’s menu comprises nutritious dishes that soothe one's tired mind and body. The restaurant has private rooms that can accommodate 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, and 30 people, so it is a good option for guests seeking a quiet meal with the family or group gatherings.

Cosmos House - THE TINTIN SHOP Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (코스모스하우스 틴틴샵)

5.0Km 2024-04-16

80, Wausan-ro 29ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Donggyo-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동교동)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

207, Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Kakao Friends Flagship Store - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 플래그십 홍대)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

B2-F3, 162, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Eungbongsan Mountain (응봉산(서울))

5.0Km 2024-07-05

1540 Geumho-dong 4-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2286-6061

From Eungbongsan Mountain, one can easily see the Hangang River, Seoul Forest, Jamsil Sports Complex and more in the eastern part of Seoul. With such a great view of the Hangang River, the mountain is often packed with visitors including many photographers. The mountain serves as a venue for diverse events, including a sunrise festival on New Year's Day and forsythia festival around April during the flowering season.

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