Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center (명동관광정보센터)

764.1M 2023-01-03

66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-0333

Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center provides information on traveling, shopping, attractions, and more in Seoul. Service is provided in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. The center also offers experience programs like using Hangeul stamps.

Coco Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (코코약국)

769.8M 2024-04-22

1F, 56, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Asin [Tax Refund Shop] (아신)

770.3M 2024-04-19

1F, 50-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Lemon Mart - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레몬마트 명동)

774.5M 2024-04-17

1F, 45, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (영풍문고 종로점)

777.8M 2024-04-18

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Saeki P&C [Tax Refund Shop] (세기피앤씨)

778.1M 2024-04-18

22-12, Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

781.3M 2024-07-08

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0291

Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers.

CheongKwanJang - Jonggak Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 종각역)

782.2M 2024-04-22

#102, 95, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jingogae (진고개)

793.0M 2024-03-12

19-1 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0955

Jingogae is a standing store that opened its doors in 1963. Its signature dish is the eobok jaengban (boiled meat slices hot pot), where thick slices of meat are stacked along with vegetables, mandu, rice cakes, and eggs, all boiled together. In addition to this, they also serve dishes such as gejang jeongsik (marinated crab set menu), gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot), galbitang (galbi soup), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The spicy and richly seasoned yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab) is also a popular menu item, which when paired with rice, enhances its flavors even further.

Eunjujeong (은주정)

801.5M 2024-03-12

32, Changgyeonggung-ro 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2265-4669

Situated near Gwangjang Market, Eunjujeong focuses on kimchi jjigae. Served wrapped in lettuce, it offers a unique delicacy. They also sell barbecued pork belly, which is grilled in the traditional Korean style. After finishig the meal, it's recommended to take a walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream right in front of the restaurant. Across Cheonggyecheon Stream is Gwangjang Market, which is also worth exploring, enriching the experience of the area.

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