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Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

8.3Km    2023-01-03

6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3142-4434

Korean Martyrs’ Museum was opened in October of 1967 as Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, in memory of the Catholic martyrs who lost their lives during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. The name of the museum changed to the current Korean Martyrs' Museum in August 2008. The museum displays artifacts and materials in exhibitions related to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea.

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

8.3Km    2024-03-12

6 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3142-4434

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is the site where many Catholic believers were executed in 1866 due to persecution. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom, the Korean Catholic Church opened the Memorial Hall in October 1967, exhibiting materials, relics, and souvenirs related to the Korean Catholic Church and operating a museum. Pope Johannes Paulus II visited the site in 1984, and Mother Teresa visited in 1985.

Olive Young - Seokgye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석계역)

Olive Young - Seokgye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석계역)

8.4Km    2024-04-17

14, Seokgye-ro 1-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Gilsang Ceramics (길상도예)

Gilsang Ceramics (길상도예)

8.4Km    2025-11-05

15-9 Gangnam-daero 39-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The pottery workshop experienced by BTS
It is a famous pottery workshop for ARMY as a place where BTS experienced in ‘RUN BTS’. Jimin made cups for V, Jin for Jung kook, and V for SUGA. You can design and make cups, vases, plates, water bottles, etc. with a potter's wheel and handbuilding. It's also fun to make it after the works of BTS members. 

Hapjeongok (합정옥)

Hapjeongok (합정옥)

8.4Km    2024-02-22

2F, 21 Yanghwa-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hapjeongok is a gomtang (beef bone soup) specialty restaurant located near Hapjeong Station. Using domestically sourced beef brisket and bones, they prepare around 100 servings of soup each day. The signature dish is the rich and subtly fragrant gomtang, complemented by menu items such as yukhoe (beef tartare) and suyuk (boiled pork slices) that go well together.

National Assembly Dongsim Festival (국회동심한마당)

National Assembly Dongsim Festival (국회동심한마당)

8.4Km    2025-04-18

1 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-595-3325

The National Assembly Dongsim Festival started in 2005 by the Pumassi Movement, aiming to revive the tradtional Korean concept of sharing and helping one another. The festival allows youth to meet with and experience adults working in the fields they dream of joining in the future. The festival is attended by over 100 facilities and groups, providing a wide range of experiences, performances, and fun activites for all visitors to enjoy for free.

Yongmasan Mountain (용마산)

Yongmasan Mountain (용마산)

8.4Km    2021-06-18

53, Yongmasan-ro 62-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2094-2344

With an altitude of 348 meters, Yongmasan Mountain is the highest peak of Achasan Mountain. The mountain stretches through the ridges of Manguri Park and Junggok-dong, with trails connecting to Achasan Mountain Fortress and the back gate of Children’s Grand Park. Nearby parks include Yongmapokpo Park and Yongmasan Sagajeong Park.

Himart - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 사당점)

Himart - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 사당점)

8.5Km    2024-04-18

77, Dongjak-daero, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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The National Assembly Building (국회의사당)

The National Assembly Building (국회의사당)

8.5Km    2024-02-29

1, Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-788-2114

The National Assembly Building stands as the symbol of Korean democracy. It consists of the National Assembly Building, the National Assembly Library, and the Memorial Hall. Visitors can take part in programs such as observing the Plenary Chamber and visiting the Children's Museum. Because it is a great place to learn about Korean history and politics, it is a popular tourist site. Visitors are required to make reservations for their visit, which can be done through the webpage.

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

8.5Km    2021-06-14

48, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0570

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park in central Seoul was the first ecological park in Korea, opened on September 25, 1997. It houses a wide variety of flora and fauna, including kestrels (Natural Monument No. 323), herons, and minnows. There is a 6 kilometer-long promenade that crosses the park, and information signs explaining various flower and plant species throughout the park.