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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market (노량진수산물도매시장)

Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market (노량진수산물도매시장)

7.7Km    2021-01-22

674, Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2254-8000

Opened in 1927 on Uiju-ro Street next to Seoul Station, Noryangjin Fishery Market is one of Korea's largest seafood markets. It was moved to the newly constructed building in 1971 in Noryangjin with the Fisheries Cooperative Association taking over the market to promote the fishing industry as well as increase fishing income in 2002. In addition, they started modernizing projects that made Noryangjin Fishery Market a leading fishery market in Korea. The market handles about 50% of metropolitan volume and trades 250 to 300 tons of fishery products every day. The prices of fishery products are decided according to quantity so one is recommended to visit the official website to check the bid. General retail prices are 10 to 20% higher than the auction prices. The market is a mix of wholesale and retail stores and has a lively atmosphere, especially in the early morning from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., when the live fish auction takes place.

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

7.7Km    2023-08-07

Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6. Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, and other small shops, each with their own charm, making it a great place to take the kids shopping or just get some rest. This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.

Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

7.7Km    2022-09-16

209, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3408-3876

Sejong University Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Ju Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the Soodo Gallery, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts, the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5, 1973 in a four-story concrete building inspired by traditonal tower design from the Baekje era. This building was later expanded on May 20, 1977.

After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the Sejong University Museum. The museum showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad in contribution to the research of Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.

Seoul National Cemetery (국립서울현충원)

7.7Km    2024-03-07

210, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-813-9625

Seoul National Cemetery is a national cemetery for individuals who worked or fought for Korea and sacrificed their lives. It encompasses those who fought for Korea's independence from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, those who perished in the Korean War (1950-1953), and former presidents, totaling over 165,000 individuals. There are exhibition halls and parks with related artifacts. Shuttle buses are provided for the convenience of visitors.

Glam Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (글램외과)

Glam Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (글램외과)

7.7Km    2024-04-16

2F, 483, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Maehwa Banjeom (매화반점)

7.7Km    2024-03-19

96 Dongil-ro 18-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-1939

Maehwa Banjeom offers a fusion of Lamb skewers, lamb chops, and traditional Chinese cuisine. Fresh vegetables and sauces are used daily to prepare dishes upon order. While yangkkochi (lamb skewers) and guobaorou (sweet and sour pork in sweet rice batter) are signature dishes, gaji bokkeum (stir-fried eggplant)  and cream saeu (shrimp with cream sauce) are also popular choices. Located within the alley of Lamb Skewers Street, just 300 meters from Exit 5 of Konkuk University Station.

GREEN CHICKEN DOCTOR (그린치킨닥터)

7.7Km    2021-03-26

8, Sinimun-ro 28-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-966-2732

It’s a store whose low-priced meals are popular among college students. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is chicken steak.

Cheongdam Park (청담공원)

Cheongdam Park (청담공원)

7.8Km    2021-07-30

26, Yeongdong-daero 131-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-6248

Up until the early 1960's, people would cross the Hangang River from Ttukseom Ferry Dock and arrive in Cheongdam-dong. Although highly developed, Cheongdam Park remains as a soothing natural oasis that is relatively untouched by city pollution. Following the trail, there is a small exercise area and playground. The park is quite crowded in the morning with people exercising. The tightly woven trees in the park offers a resting place to enjoy fresh air. The park size is 59,347 ㎡.

Olive Young - Children's Grand Park Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 어린이대공원역점)

7.8Km    2024-06-26

1F and 2F, 388, Gwangnaru-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Etude House - Sejong Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에뛰드하우스 세종대)

Etude House - Sejong Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에뛰드하우스 세종대)

7.8Km    2024-04-18

Store #101, Hui Bldg., 390, Gwangnaru-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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