Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

3.8Km 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

3.8Km 2022-08-30

26, Imjeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-799-3400

Kim Koo Museum & Library was built in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate Baekbeom Kim Koo (1876-1949), a highly respected Korean independence activist. It opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate Kim Koo's efforts and achievements in Korean history. The main hall is comprised of two floors, exhibiting relics related to his entire life. A statue of a seated Kim Koo is situated in the central space of the first hall.

Olive Young - Donam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암점)

3.8Km 2024-06-27

39, Dongsomun-ro 22-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 왕십리역)

3.8Km 2024-04-23

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Enter 6 - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜엔터식스 왕십리역사점)

3.8Km 2024-04-16

B1/F1, 17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Olens - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 왕십리역)

3.8Km 2024-04-22

2F, #2-Ga, 17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Wangsimni Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 왕십리)

3.8Km 2024-04-22

17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - ENTER 6 Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 왕십리엔터식스)

3.8Km 2024-04-22

17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 왕십리역사점)

3.8Km 2024-06-27

2F, 17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang (인왕산 더숲 초소책방)

3.8Km 2024-03-06

172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang is a bakery and book café located along the trail of Inwangsan Mountain, remodeled from an old police station. Surrounded by glass walls within the forest, it blends seamlessly with nature, offering a panoramic view of Namsan Tower through the transparent windows. On the second floor terrace, guests can enjoy the scenic view of Seoul. Freshly baked bread and desserts are available daily, and the venue occasionally hosts book talks and music concerts.

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