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Samcheong-dong Street (삼청동길)

1.4Km    2025-01-22

107 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

It is said that Samcheong-dong was named from the story about the three "cheong" (Chinese character meaning clean) of the area, namely the mountain, water, and people. Another theory is that the origin of the region's name came from Samcheongjeon Hall where three tablets called "Taecheong," "Sangcheong," and "Okcheong," were set up based on Taoism. Samcheong-dong Street features a mixture of old scenes of hanok buildings with traditional beauty and modern scenes of galleries and cafés, creating a unique atmosphere. Visitors can feel the abundant cultural mood at every corner of the street through the art galleries, museums, antique shops, and quiet pathways.

1m Classic Art Hall (1m 아트홀)

1.4Km    2019-03-18

31, Daehak-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-766-7623

1m Classic Art Hall, located in Daehang-ro is a classic art experience center exclusively for children. The center provides children with the opportunity to enjoy classical music in a fun and interesting way. In the ‘1m Experience Classic’ program (the oldest children’s classical program in the nation), teachers not only provide interesting mini-music learns, but also assist children in trying out a variety of instruments.

At the performance halls at the 1m Classic Art Hall, the stage is just 1m away from the surrounding seats, giving young audience members a more intimate musical experience.

JUNG SUNG BON SHABU SUKI (정성본샤브수끼칼국수)

1.4Km    2021-03-20

23-3, Myeongdong, 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-4800

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. This restaurant's signature menu is shabu-shabu. This shabu-shabu restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

KGC - Chungmu-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KGC 충무로점)

1.4Km    2024-04-16

235, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Dongwha Duty Free Shop (동화면세점)

1.4Km    2021-06-04

149, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-3000

Dongwha Duty Free offers only the world’s best brands for sale. Visitors can shop for the latest popular brands in perfume, cosmetics, accessories, leather goods, and more. Apart from Korean brands and popular imported brands, visitors can also shop for specialty Korean products and folk crafts from all around the world.

Hamcho Ganjanggejang (함초간장게장)

1.4Km    2024-03-11

27, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-1624

Situated in Myeongdong Street, Hamcho Ganjanggejang specializes in ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab). Their signature dish, ganjang gejang, is made by marinating blue crab in soy sauce and is a favorite among Koreans. Saeu jang (soy sauce marinated shrimp) and other seafood dishes (abalone, octopus, etc.) are also a must-try. In addition, the traditional Korean side dishes are so tasty that the restaurant never runs out of customers. 

Olive Young - Daehakro Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대학로중앙점)

1.4Km    2024-06-27

1F, 144, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Onsaemiro (온새미로)

1.4Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로 144 (혜화동)

Sooga (수가)

1.4Km    2021-03-18

42-1, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-5575

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) and suyuk (boiled beef slices). The representative menu is assorted boiled meat slices.

ABC-Mart - Myeong-dong 3(sam)beon-ga [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST명동3번가)

1.4Km    2024-04-17

41, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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