National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

9.7Km    2021-08-13

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-3130

The National Gugak Museum opened on February 23, 1995 as the first gugak museum in Korea, featuring approximately 6,000 pieces of gugak-related materials and relics which have both historical and cultural value. It is comprised of seven themed permanent exhibition halls that present 250 pieces of audio and video clips regarding gugak. In the 3D room, visitors can enjoy 3D animation at all times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions in unique and interesting themes.

National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

9.7Km    2025-01-17

2364 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.

Ssukgogae (쑥고개)

9.8Km    2024-02-15

B1, 16 Gwanak-ro 14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Ssukgogae is a Korean and Western fusion restaurant situated at the beginning of Syarosu-gil. The standout menu item is the tong samgyeop kimchi jjim (braised whole pork belly with kimchi), a robust and spicy dish prepared with whole pork belly and soft bean curd. Another crowd-pleaser is the chicken cheongyang cream pasta (deep-fried chicken and cheongyang chili pepper cream pasta), featuring crispy fried shrimp and deep-fried chicken generously layered on soy cream sauce. The waffle gamja jeon (potato pancake), crispy and adorned with grated grana padano cheese, also earns acclaim. Nearby attractions encompass Nakseongsan Mountain, Nakseongdae Park, and Gwaneumsa Temple.

LG Best Shop - Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 관악점)

9.8Km    2024-04-18

210, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Saturday Gugak Concert(토요명품)

9.8Km    2025-09-12

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Olive Young - Yangjae Star Class Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양재스타클래스)

9.8Km    2024-04-18

2615, Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart Traders - Wolgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월계)

9.8Km    2024-04-17

15, Madeul-ro 3-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Wolgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 월계)

9.8Km    2024-04-22

15, Madeul-ro 3-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Mullae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 문래)

9.8Km    2024-06-27

63, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang (원조호수삼계탕)

9.8Km    2024-03-15

276, Dorim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-848-2440

Opened in 1990, Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang is often cited as one of the three best samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurants in Seoul. It has only one dish on the menu, the samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) with thick and rich soup flavored with perilla seeds. The soup comes with a plate of kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi), sizable chili pepper and cucumber pieces to be dipped into gochujang (red chili paste), and raw garlic.