Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

4.8Km 2020-03-18

139-26, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-0933

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria).

Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son, Thomas. However, the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr.

Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.

Olive Young - Gongdeok Park Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공덕파크팰리스)

4.8Km 2024-04-18

1F, 143, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seokparang (석파랑)

4.8Km 2024-09-02

309 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-2500

Seokparang is a place built by relocating the Sarangchae of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. It boasts beautiful late Joseon-style gardens and three traditional hanok buildings. Here, one can enjoy authentic Gungjung hanjeongsik (royal Korean table d'hote) for both lunch and dinner, featuring meticulously prepared dishes such as traditional porridge, chilled salads, steamed prawns, kimchi cabbage wraps with pork, soybean paste jjigae set menu, and desserts. Diners can also savor traditional liquors crafted by artisans from across the country.

E-Mart - Hawolgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 하월곡)

4.8Km 2024-04-22

167, Jongam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Bulbap(불밥)

4.8Km 2020-12-24

11 Ewhayeodae 8-gil Seodaemun-gu Seoul
+82-2-362-9833

It is a restaurant serving dishes at affordable prices. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.

Daepyeong Galbi (대평갈비)

4.8Km 2021-03-27

83, Pyeongchangmunhwa-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-5288

With a large hall, it is a good place for group gatherings and group dinners. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled jumbo sized beef ribs/grilled jumbo sized spareribs.

Seoul Forest (서울숲)

4.8Km 2024-10-29

273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-460-2905

Seoul Forest is a city park opened on June 18, 2005 in what was originally a water treatment facility. Consisting of four themed parks spread over approximately 595,000 ㎡ of land, Seoul Forest is an eco-friendly zone appreciated not only by the people of the city but also those visiting Seoul.

Raintree (레인트리)

4.9Km 2021-03-29

24, Ewhayeodae 2ga-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6406-2172

It is a café with a comfortable, cozy atmosphere. This cafe is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pancakes.

Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

4.9Km 2024-10-21

5-6 Wangsimni-ro 10-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Interior items made from wood
This workshop is visited by celebrities such as Park Narae of the entertainment program 'I Live Alone' and KAI of EXO. It is also the place where the senior wooden box that appeared in the movie 'PARASITE' was made. You can make your own interior accessories such as chairs and tabletops using hardwood. One-day classes on making ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils are also popular.

D MUSEUM Seongsu (디뮤지엄 성수)

4.9Km 2023-11-06

83-21, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6233-7200

D MUSEUM greets the general public with its catchphrase, “an art museum where daily life becomes art.” In 2021, the museum relocated to the area near Seoul Forest Park, so that it could accommodate more visitors in its space. The museum not only hosts exhibitions by prominent photographers like Nick Knight (NICK KNIGHT: IMAGE, 2016) and Linda McCartney (Linda McCartney Retrospective, 2014) but also leads the efforts to promote awareness among the general public through invitational exhibitions featuring up-and-coming artists. Its relocation to Seoul Forest Park was marked by the special exhibition “Romantic Days,” which garnered much interest among the visitors as a chance to meet the works of artists born in the ‘80s and the ‘90s.

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