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Gwanghwamun Gukbap (광화문국밥)

Gwanghwamun Gukbap (광화문국밥)

1.1Km    2024-06-19

53 Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Gwanghwamun Gukbap is a dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant operated by Chef Park Chanil. Its distinctive feature lies in using only black pork loin and shoulder to enhance the flavor. The signature dish is the dwaeji gukbap, which boasts a mild, clean, and deep flavor. In addition to that, they also offer dwaeji suyuk (boiled pork slices) and pisundae (sundae with pork blood). Known for its authentic taste of rice soup and rich broth, it's a popular destination for many.

Kukje Gallery (국제갤러리)

Kukje Gallery (국제갤러리)

1.1Km    2021-07-29

54, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-8449

The Kukje Galley has been committed to presenting the work of significant Korean and international contemporary artists to the public since 1982. The gallery has established itself as a leading venue for international exhibits such as Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Francis, Jim Dine, Frank Stella, Robert Mangold, Anthony Caro, Cy Twombly, Edward Ruscha, Anselm Kiefer, Joseph Beuys, and Bill Viola, attracting enthusiastic responses from both the public and the media.

The gallery has placed emphasis on collaborations between artists, galleries, and art dealers around the world and nurturing upcoming artists by sponsoring their artwork and giving them international exposure.

Seoul Plaza (서울광장)

1.1Km    2024-06-19

110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-5640

Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall is a historic site where the March 1, 1919 (Samil) Independence Movement and the pro-democracy movement in June 1987 were held. It is also a well-known place where tens of thousands of Korean soccer fans gathered together to watch the 2002 World Cup Games. Being located within the center of the city and surrounded by many historic attractions, including Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza has become a representative attraction of Seoul.

Converse - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 명동점)

Converse - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 명동점)

1.1Km    2024-06-27

16-1, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house (편강 율 플래그십&티하우스)

Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house (편강 율 플래그십&티하우스)

1.1Km    2025-12-10

35-4 Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house is a cafe in Bukchon Hanok Village near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The first floor is a teahouse where one can enjoy Korean tea infused with traditional ingredients and delightful desserts with a view of the cafe's serene garden, and the second floor is a flagship store of Pyeongang Yul, a K-beauty brand known for integrating hanbang (traditional Korean medicine) in their skincare products. The third floor features a rooftop that offers a sweeping view of the Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

1.1Km    2024-04-23

Store #5, #6 of Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Kakao Friends - Young Plaza Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 영플라자명동)

Kakao Friends - Young Plaza Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 영플라자명동)

1.1Km    2024-04-18

1F Lotte Department Store Main Branch, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lego - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레고 롯데영플라자)

Lego - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레고 롯데영플라자)

1.1Km    2024-04-18

2F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데영플라자)

Uniqlo - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데영플라자)

1.1Km    2024-04-18

6F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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