Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

7.9Km    2024-03-06

(Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-1058

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

Hanhwa Seoul International Fireworks Festival (한화와 함께하는 서울세계불꽃축제)

Hanhwa Seoul International Fireworks Festival (한화와 함께하는 서울세계불꽃축제)

7.9Km    2024-09-13

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-02-519-9778

Hanhwa Seoul International Fireworks Festival, a large festival in Korea, is an annual event organized by Hanwha Group since 2000. Every year, major fireworks teams are invited to perform fireworks displays and to light up the night sky of Yeouido. The event is also filled with various subsidiary events during the daytime.

Will Spa (윌스파)

7.9Km    2017-07-21

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3466-8100

Willspa operates 24 hours in the Gangnam area, featuring luxurious spa that is equipped with suitable size, facility, and programs for foreign visitors’ taste.

Seoul Color Park (서울색공원)

Seoul Color Park (서울색공원)

7.9Km    2021-06-23

330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0561

The Seoul Color Park spans over 9,000 ㎡ of land next to the Hangang River under Mapodaegyo Bridge. It features a large wave-shaped sculpture, as well as bar code graphics and benches painted with 10 different colors that have been designed as the Colors of Seoul. The streetscape is designed with images and Colors of Seoul that includes “Dancheong” red, “Kkotdam” red brown, “Namsan” green and more. Sculptures and art works using the Colors of Seoul can also be seen at Seoul Museum of Art and Seoul History Museum.

Hangang Summer Festival (한강몽땅 여름축제)

Hangang Summer Festival (한강몽땅 여름축제)

7.9Km    2022-12-28

Online
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-120

Started in 2013, the Hangang Summer Festival, also called Hangang Mongttang Festival, is the representative summer festival of Seoul. The festival aims to provide a platform for urban culture and fun for citizens, organizations, artists, and more. The festival includes many different programs, including water activities, movies, concerts, circus acts, eco experiences, yachting, bike-riding, and more.

Clue - COEX Branch (클루 (코엑스점))

Clue - COEX Branch (클루 (코엑스점))

7.9Km    2021-04-09

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-3330

Clue specializes in women’s accessories with its focus on fashion jewelry accessories made of gemstones and crystals, popular among women. The store has a unique interior design and is equipped with an extensive lighting system. It boasts gemstone accessories at inexpensive prices, attracting many loyal female customers.

Haneol Craft (한얼공예)

Haneol Craft (한얼공예)

7.9Km    2022-09-16

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-6772

Haneol Craft is the only store in the COEX Mall specializing in traditional Korean handmade crafts. It sells and exhibits colorful Hahoe masks (traditional Korean masks) and traditional Korean crafts, attracting many visitors.

Oegojip Seolleongtang (외고집설렁탕)

Oegojip Seolleongtang (외고집설렁탕)

7.9Km    2024-02-27

555 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Oegojip Seolleongtang is a restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) made exclusively from Grade 1 Korean beef. It's also recognized by the Michelin Guide as a top-notch dining destination. Renowned for its insistence on using only the finest ingredients, particularly in selecting beef for seolleongtang, suyuk (boiled beef slices), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The restaurant exudes a cozy Korean-style dining atmosphere, and it's conveniently located near COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

CheongKwanJang - Eungam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 응암)

CheongKwanJang - Eungam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 응암)

7.9Km    2024-04-23

142, Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Tombola (톰볼라)

Tombola (톰볼라)

7.9Km    2020-04-27

16, Seorae-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-593-4660

Located in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Tombola is an Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and rustic cuisine. The restaurant’s relaxed, yet vibrant atmosphere makes for an ambience that is friendly, but at the same time exotic. Diners can enjoy excellent Italian home-cooked dishes like pizza and pasta at affordable prices, making this particular eatery incredibly popular (reservations strongly recommended!). The most popular menu item is the gratin that comes slathered with cheese.