Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))

2.6Km 2024-10-24

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2153-0000

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and international events. The building complex is divided into sections, which are named Allimteo, Beaumteo, Sallimteo, DDP Design Museum, Design Market & Eoullim Plaza, and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the building's exterior attracts the attention of many photographers with its delicate curves and bold shapes.

Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회)

2.6Km 2024-04-19

288 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2011-1744~7

Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty and continued through the Goryeo Yeon Deung Hoe and Joseon lantern festival, the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival is a traditional festival registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The lanterns at Yeon Deung Hoe Festival brighten the heart and the world!

Art Center K (아트센터 K)

2.6Km 2022-09-08

101, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Art Center K (formerly Wonder Space) opened in February 2012, offers art programs in Daehangno, a neighborhood of youth, romance and culture. It also supports artists through creative activities, exchanges, and trainings, while serving as a performing art hall where people can participate in artistic and creative activities.

Art Center K's three theaters feature unique stages and audience spaces: Donggeurami (Circular) Theater, Semo (Triangle) Theater, and Nemo (Square) Theater. One stage hosts fun and educational open-run performances for children, while the other two theaters offer popular plays, musicals, concerts, and other cultural events.

Pizzeria O Main Branch (핏제리아오 대학로 본점)

2.6Km 2023-12-22

86 Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A restaurant in Daehak-ro that recreates the original taste of pizza from Naples, Italy, the home of pizza. All classic pizzas, starting with the Margherita Bufala Pizza, are baked in a wood-fired oven. Pasta and salads are also made personally by the chef, so customer satisfaction is guaranteed. The chef of this branch had won first place at the 2019 World Pizza Championship in Rome. He gained public attention by appearing in various variety shows, such as “Kang's Kitchen Season 3 (2019)” and “Running Man (2010-),” which made him more recognized by the public. Pizzeria O’s pizza dough is characterized by chewy yet light texture.

Goobok Mandu (구복만두)

2.6Km 2017-01-25

10, Duteopbawi-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-8656

Operated by Korean husband and Chinese wife, it offers traditional authentic Chinese dumplings in a small place. Its signature menu, dumpling, passed down to the owner by her grandmother, features different tasty and texture comparing with Korean-style dumpling.

Whale forest (고래의숲)

2.6Km 2021-03-18

136, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7543-3313

A restaurant serving Korean-style western dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is house-made pork loin cutlet. This is a Japanese cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

PAULIN PANCAKE - Daehakro Branch(폴인팬케이크 대학로)

2.6Km 2021-04-15

136, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-8952

Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The best menu at this restaurant is souffle pancakes. This is a cafe located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

Jaws Basket (조스바스켓)

2.6Km 2021-03-24

86, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-0701

You can enjoy brunch in the spacious space and on the outdoor terrace. This restaurant's signature menu is spaghetti. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Jeju Heukdwaeji Sundaegukbap (제주흑돼지순대국밥)

2.7Km 2021-03-18

113, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-9504

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. Sundaeguk (Korean sausage soup) is a Korean traditional soup with sundae (Korean pork sausage). The best menu at this restaurant is blood sausage and rice soup.

CAFÉ L.vin (카페엘빈)

2.7Km 2021-03-30

271-1, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-7564

This is a place with terrace seats. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is americano.

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