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Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

2.6 Km    236684     2024-03-05

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

Saeyeolin Pahrmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (새열린약국)

Saeyeolin Pahrmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (새열린약국)

2.6 Km    0     2024-06-27

92, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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ILMIRI Gold Jjimdak Myeongdong (일미리금계찜닭 명동)

2.6 Km    89     2024-03-11

40, Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0220

Located in front of Exit 5 of euljiro 1(il)-ga station, ILMIRI Gold Jjimdak is a restaurant specializing in jjimdak (braised chicken). Their signature dish is the cheese jjimdak (braised chicken and cheese) set menu, which is topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese. The set comes with egg rice (or scorched rice) and glass noodles. The steamed chicken, which has a sweet and not spicy flavor, comes in two varieties, boneless or bone-in, and is served with side dishes such as clear radish water kimchi and kimchi cabbage.

Gwanghwamun Plaza (광화문 광장)

2.6 Km    196840     2023-11-23

172, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Gwanghwamun Plaza was opened to the public in August 2022 after renovation. Sejong-ro, the main street of Seoul with 600 years of history, has been reborn as a space for historical and cultural experiences by restoring Yukjo Street. Woldae (Elevated Ceremonial Stage) was reconstructed at the entrance of the "Plaza that Recovers the History of Gwanghwamun," and the statue of Haetae, an imaginary animal that judges good and evil, has been restored. In addition, traces of Yukjo Street, the main street of Hanyang in the past, were restored in the ‘Plaza that recreates the scenery of Yukjo Street’ near Sejong-ro Park, with a scale model installed. This is an excellent place for a stroll with beautiful scenery, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain.

C TAVERN (씨태번)

C TAVERN (씨태번)

2.6 Km    152     2021-03-18

52, Myeongdong, 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-0770

A beer specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A bar selling craft beer. The most famous menu is house-made beer.

Huijukuijuk (희죽희죽)

Huijukuijuk (희죽희죽)

2.6 Km    44     2021-03-24

52, Myeongdong, 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-5077

It is a specialty store selling traditional porridge. The best menu at this restaurant is abalone porridge. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

James Cheese Deunggalbi Myeongdong (제임스치즈등갈비 명동)

James Cheese Deunggalbi Myeongdong (제임스치즈등갈비 명동)

2.6 Km    168     2024-03-11

13, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-0192

Situated on Myeongdong Street, James Cheese Deunggalbi specializes in deunggalbi (grilled pork galbi). The main dish here is grilled back ribs with cheese, which is characterized by the harmonious combination of Korean food and cheese. Served with bokkeum bap (fried rice) and gyeran jjim (steamed eggs) riceballs, the dish has a richer flavor with less spiciness. The best part is that customers can choose the amount of cheese and the spiciness of the dish, so they can personalize it to their liking.

Wiseyou Clinic - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (와이즈유의원코스메틱 명동)

Wiseyou Clinic - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (와이즈유의원코스메틱 명동)

2.6 Km    0     2024-04-17

3F, 52, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gyeongbokgung Palace Special Evening Admission (경복궁 야간 특별관람)

Gyeongbokgung Palace Special Evening Admission (경복궁 야간 특별관람)

2.6 Km    760     2022-03-24

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3700-3900~1

The special evening admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace takes place for a limited time every year. Visitors can purchase tickets for this special evening program online.

Geumgang Seokkeo Jjigae (금강섞어찌개)

Geumgang Seokkeo Jjigae (금강섞어찌개)

2.6 Km    78     2021-03-18

20-8, Myeongdong, 7ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-3610

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is meat stew with various vegetables. A third-generation family restaurant.