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The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

2.0Km    60717     2022-09-13

jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000

The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, video room, shop and more to display King Sejong’s scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions, including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics. King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics.

The Sool Gallery (전통주갤러리)

The Sool Gallery (전통주갤러리)

2.0Km    395     2024-01-12

18 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Sool Gallery is an exhibition and experience space for traditional Korean liquor, established to promote the taste, style, and cultural values of the time-honored traditional Korean liquor. It provides various information about traditional Korean liquor for consumers or international tourists who can rarely obtain such information elsewhere. In addition, it provides traditional liquor education and business counseling to food service businesses and sales experts to continuously create demand for traditional liquor and expand the market. It is run by experts specializing in traditional liquor, including traditional liquor sommeliers, and it holds events to introduce various traditional liquors with different themes every month, as well as tasting events. Moreover, according to the monthly changing “Recommended Traditional Liquor by Month,” it displays a drinking glass and a bottle of the month recommended by the Korea Craft & Design Foundation.

Seomun Hoegwan(서문회관)

Seomun Hoegwan(서문회관)

2.0Km    24102     2021-03-18

47, Sejong-daero, 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-0897

A bulgogi specialty restaurant located near City Hall Station in Seoul. The most famous menu is Korean beef bulgogi. Experience bulgogi, a Korean traditional dish.

Ilpum Garden (일품가든)

Ilpum Garden (일품가든)

2.0Km    94     2021-03-30

109-10, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-7295

This is a restaurant where you can taste both shabu-shabu (sliced meat and vegetables boiled in water) and roasted meat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is shabu-shabu.

GS25 - Jongno Korea Natinal Open Unniversity Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25종로방통대2점)

2.0Km    0     2024-06-27

1F, 78, Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

2.0Km    61398     2024-03-04

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-7713

King Sejong Statue can be found at Seoul’s Gwanghawmun Square. The statue commemorates King Sejong the Great (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450), the fourth king of Joseon (1392-1897). He is thought to be the greatest king in Korean history, for he is credited with great developments in science and technology, expansion of Joseon’s territory, and the creation of the Korean script, [Hangeul]. King Sejong’s likeness can be found on the 10,000 won bill as well. 

Cancelled: Gwanghwamun International Art Festival (광화문국제아트페스티벌)

Cancelled: Gwanghwamun International Art Festival (광화문국제아트페스티벌)

2.0Km    27191     2022-11-14

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Gwanghwamun International Art Festival is designed to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the arts and culture. In addition to the art exhibitions, visitors will also be able to enjoy various performances and try different kinds of arts and crafts such as ceramics, silver handicrafts, leather handicrafts, and  more. The festival is also making a continuous effort to deliver more exciting programs and activities for visitors' enjoyment.

Mirakjeong (미락정)

Mirakjeong (미락정)

2.0Km    91     2021-03-30

52, Sejong-daero 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-7210

It is a place where pork cutlet is made directly with domestic pork. This restaurant's signature menu is house-made jumbo sized pork cutlet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Isae - Gahoe Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이새 가회)

2.0Km    0     2024-04-22

42, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (충무공 이순신 동상)

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (충무공 이순신 동상)

2.0Km    43805     2024-03-04

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin can be found at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Admiral Yi Sun-shin (1545-1598) was a naval commander who served during the Japanese invasion of Korea (also known as Imjin War: 1592-1598). The undefeated admiral achieved 23 victories against the Japanese navy using innovative tactics, and he is thus considered as one of the greatest generals in the history of Korea. Admiral Yi’s likeness can be found on the 100 won coin.