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Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate (덕수궁 대한문)

Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate (덕수궁 대한문)

1.2Km    2025-01-13

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-9951

Located near City Hall station, Daehanmun Gate is the main gate of Deoksugung Palace, one of the princiapl five palaces of Joseon dynasty. The name "Daehan" means wish for eternal prosperity of the Korean Empire. In front of the gate, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is held twice daily, along with the reproduction of costumes and style throughout the year.

Jeongdong Culture Night (정동야행)

Jeongdong Culture Night (정동야행)

1.2Km    2025-05-20

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4625

Jeongdong Culture Night is dedicated to promoting the history and culture of Jeongdong, a neighborhood in Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival programs allow participants to understand how the history is connected to today's culture and offers an opportunity to view Jeongdong's cultural facilities in a different perspective.

A Moment in Time - Live Caricature & Gallery (시간을 담다)

A Moment in Time - Live Caricature & Gallery (시간을 담다)

1.2Km    2021-03-25

20-1, Samil-daero 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8895-3368

A Moment in Time adds in aspects of Korean traditions, customs, and landmarks like hanbok, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Korean mystical animals into caricature artworks, serving as an excellent souvenir for both locals and travelers. The gallery also offers hands-on programs like coloring caricature and traditional folk art. In addition, original design products from A Moment in Time are also available, making great gifts.

Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)

Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)

1.3Km    2022-08-30

90, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-3957

The Bukchon Museum displays items that have been collected from Bukchon, a historical village that was once home to the nation’s nobility. The museum was founded to observe urban development that took place in the recent decades through collected and preserved veryday household items that were used by Bukchon residents. Visitors are even allowed to touch items on display to better be able to imagine life in Korea before industrialization.

Hanu Samgyeop (한우삼겹)

Hanu Samgyeop (한우삼겹)

1.3Km    2021-03-24

31, Myeongdong, 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-0028

You can enjoy freshly aged meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Gohyang (고향)

Gohyang (고향)

1.3Km    2021-03-22

15, Jong-ro, 31ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-9191

A place where you can try various Korean dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is bulgogi.

Ground Seesaw Seochon (그라운드시소 서촌)

1.3Km    2023-01-17

18-8, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ground Seesaw is a cultural complex located in Seochon, Jongno presented by Media & Art, an exhibition production company, and designed by SoA, an architecture firm, and Loci Studio, a landscaping studio. Visitors are able to check out a variety of exhibits at Ground Seesaw Seochon.

ABC-Mart - Myeong-dong 3(sam)beon-ga [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST명동3번가)

ABC-Mart - Myeong-dong 3(sam)beon-ga [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST명동3번가)

1.3Km    2024-04-17

41, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Etude House - Myeong-dong No.1 Branch (에뛰드하우스 (명동1호점))

Etude House - Myeong-dong No.1 Branch (에뛰드하우스 (명동1호점))

1.3Km    2020-05-11

35-1, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-3771

Etude House has five branch stores in Myeong-dong. It focuses on trendy cosmetic products. Its first floor boasts over 760 individual items while the second floor consists of the Dollhouse Gallery and the attic in which the entertainment star, Song Hye Gyo shot a commercial.

Café de paris (카페드파리)

Café de paris (카페드파리)

1.3Km    2021-03-30

40, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-9646

A place where you can enjoy various Western dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is pane pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.