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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

5.9Km    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.

Hyundai Department Store - Apgujeong Branch (Main store) (현대백화점 (압구정본점))

5.9Km    2020-12-30

165, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-547-2233

Hyundai Department Store aims to achieve customer satisfaction by providing a wide selection of goods that are designed to create a luxurious lifestyle as well as express one's self and individuality.

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

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

5.9Km    2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

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

5.9Km    2024-04-18

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

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KstarROAD 한류스타거리 (KstarROAD Hallyu Star Road)

5.9Km    2024-03-05

394, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The K-Star ROAD is a place to meet the stories of celebrities who were at the forefront of the K-Wave phenomenon. The road features art toy statues inspired by K-Pop bands, such as SNSD, EXO, and TVXQ, while terminals next to shops help you find the fashion shops and restaurants frequented by celebrities. Moreover, the schools attended by the celebrities, houses in which they used to live, and other spots that capture their stories can also be found on this street.

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

5.9Km    2024-04-23

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

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Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

5.9Km    2021-03-10

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3146-5936

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Seoul Wave Art Center (서울웨이브아트센터)

5.9Km    2024-10-10

145-35 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Seoul Wave Art Center is located within Jamwon Hangang Park, and focuses on promoting the relationship between the sky and earth, people and nature, and people and people. The art center opened in 2020 and has continued to host a range of new exhibitions.

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

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

5.9Km    2024-04-18

102, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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