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Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

2.2Km    2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Appe Seoul (아뻬서울)

Appe Seoul (아뻬서울)

2.2Km    2021-03-24

1, Changgyeonggung-ro, 35na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-7390-8742

You can eat honey cake that you cannot enjoy anywhere else. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is coffee.

Lotte Mart - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서울역점)

Lotte Mart - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서울역점)

2.2Km    2024-04-22

426, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daehyun Dewl - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (대현 듀엘 롯데서울역)

Daehyun Dewl - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (대현 듀엘 롯데서울역)

2.2Km    2024-04-17

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lloyd - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로이드 롯데서울역)

Lloyd - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로이드 롯데서울역)

2.2Km    2024-04-18

2F Lotte Outlet Seoul Station Branch, 405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Outlets - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데아울렛 서울역점)

Lotte Outlets - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데아울렛 서울역점)

2.2Km    2024-07-30

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

- Located in the heart of transportation at Seoul Station, LOTTE Seoul Station offers convenience with easy access to nearby public transport and parking and holds a diverse selection of brands under the YOUNG & SPORTY concept. Experience top-notch services tailored to our foreign guests in our Global Service Room.

And Z [Tax Refund Shop] (앤드지)

And Z [Tax Refund Shop] (앤드지)

2.2Km    2024-06-27

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Fila [Tax Refund Shop] (휠라)

Fila [Tax Refund Shop] (휠라)

2.2Km    2024-06-27

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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