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Shinsegae Department Store - Main Store (신세계백화점 (본점))

491.2M    2025-04-07

63 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1588-1234

Shinsegae Department Store opened its doors as the first modern department store in the country in 1960. It stands where Korea's first department store, the Japanese Misreukkosi Department Store, used to be in the 1930s. After undergoing remodeling in 2007, it reopened as a luxury hall, featuring diverse brands ranging from the top three international luxury brands to new designer brands. In addition, the Trinity Gardens and art halls in the department store serve as a cultural space for a shopping experience that combines art and shopping.

Hwanggeum Mokjang Myeongdongseongdang (황금목장 명동성당)

491.1M    2024-03-11

23, Myeongdong, 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-2426

Located in Myeongdong, Hwanggeum Mokjang Myeongdongseongdang is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Myeongdong. It is a popular place for locals and tourists alike as it serves high-quality beef and pork barbecued in the Korean style. Other dishes such as samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), bulgogi, naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), and many other dishes are also a must-try. 

Manjok Ohyang Jokbal City Hall (만족오향족발 시청)

493.5M    2024-03-12

134-7, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-4755

Located close to City Hall station, Manjok Ohyang Jokbal specializes in jokbal (braised pigs' feet). The restaurant has been recognized for its quality by being included in the 2023 Michelin Guide. It is recommended to try jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles) and riceballs, which are perfect for pairing with pork feet. Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, and Namdaemun Gate are nearby, so visiting them will enrich one's cultural experience. 

Banila CO. - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (바닐라코 명동점)

493.8M    2024-04-22

38, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olens - Myeong-dong Embassy Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 명동대사관점)

Olens - Myeong-dong Embassy Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 명동대사관점)

493.9M    2024-04-22

50, Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

493.2M    2024-04-22

36, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Myeongdong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동중앙점)

494.6M    2024-06-27

1F, 18, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Adidas Original - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아디다스오리지널 명동점)

Adidas Original - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아디다스오리지널 명동점)

495.2M    2024-04-19

20, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

496.1M    2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (영풍문고 종로점)

497.2M    2024-04-18

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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