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Bank of Korea Money Museum (한국은행 화폐박물관)

Bank of Korea Money Museum (한국은행 화폐박물관)

649.1674969450964m    9409     2018-10-25

39, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Bank of Korea Money Museum introduces the history of the currency culture home and abroad through the history and documents related to the Bank of Korea. The museum is not just a cultural space, but also a great place for hands-on education. Exhibitions explain the minting process and the recognition of counterfeits as well as displaying systematic research documents on money and the state economy.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

649.1674969450964m    0     2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

Miseongok (미성옥)

Miseongok (미성옥)

654.6700324817343m    46     2021-03-25

25-11, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-8929

It is a store that has been around since 1966. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

658.5125232674128m    0     2024-03-04

12 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-776-5656

Hadongkwan has maintained its reputation as a famous gomtang (beef bone soup) restaurant in Myeongdong since 1939, renowned for its consistent flavor. It has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its distinctive features is the generous serving of various cuts of beef, including brisket, intestines, and tripe, in a single bowl of beef soup. During lunch hours, it's common to wait in line due to its popularity. Once the daily supply runs out, the restaurant closes for the day, and payment is made in advance.

Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

659.6790750335676m    109     2024-03-11

1F, 35, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-7612

Located in Myeongdong, a central and tourist area of Seoul, Wondang Gamjatang offers gamja tang (pork backbone stew) as their signature dish. Patrons have the option to other delectable menu such as bulgogi, jokbal bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with braised pigs' feet). It's popular with both Koreans and foreigners. As it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one can visit anytime.

Good Morning Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (굿모닝안경)

664.0937101314515m    0     2024-04-22

61, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeong-dong Sotttukkeong (명동솥뚜껑)

Myeong-dong Sotttukkeong (명동솥뚜껑)

665.2293619865898m    163     2021-03-20

14-4, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-773-5076

A place where you can try both soups and grilled pork with kimchi, one of the representative dishes of Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Lens Me - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 명동)

Lens Me - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 명동)

672.3456448687477m    0     2024-04-19

B72 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Chosungmin Opticals [Tax Refund Shop] (조성민안경콘택트)

672.3456448687477m    0     2024-06-28

72, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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