Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

5.9Km 2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).

Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

6.0Km 2024-05-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Chorokbaguni (초록바구니)

6.0Km 2021-03-19

9-18, Ichon-ro 84-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-3421

This is a Korean cuisine located in Ichon-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is Korean table d''hote. A hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hôte) course meal menu specialty restaurant.

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

6.0Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Mia Samgeori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 미아삼거리)

6.0Km 2024-04-22

31, Dobong-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

6.0Km 2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hongdae Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대사거리점)

6.0Km 2024-06-26

140 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

6.0Km 2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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AMORE Spa (아모레퍼시픽 스파)

6.0Km 2020-03-27

21, Apgujeong-ro 29-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-512-3067

AmorePacific, a Korean brand, initially gained popularity in New York since its opening of AMORE Beauty Gallery & Spa in Soho, New York. The AMORE Spa is a popular spa and treatment center frequented by many international celebrities.

The AMORE Spa Seoul branch, opened in April 2005, offers approximately 30 different kinds of programs. One of the most popular spa programs is Spa Therapy, which uses a diverse range of natural therapy materials including lotus flower, ginger and bamboo. Another popular program is the Halla Green Tea program, which uses green tea leaves grown in Jeju's Hallasan Mountain. Other programs include Gold & Silver Energy Healing therapy, Mystic Bamboo Forest, facial therapies, body slimming and massages.

Too Cool For School - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (투쿨포스쿨 홍대2호)

6.0Km 2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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