Myeongdong Theater (명동예술극장)

2.1Km 2021-06-09

35, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1644-2003

Myeongdong Theater is an exclusive theatrical performance center, located in what was originally the National Theater of Korea. From 1934 to 1973, the National Theater of Korea pioneered Korean arts and culture, serving as a movie theater, performance hall and art theater. Though it closed its doors in 1975, it was reopened on June 5, 2009 after 3 years of renovation under the name of Myeongdong Theater. The exterior of the theater was left untouched, while the interior was completely updated for a modern design. The theater has a mid-sized performance hall with state-of-the-art stage equipment and a seating capacity of 588 seats. The close proximity of the seats and the stage offers great views as well as allows the audience to share the passion of the performers on stage. The theater presents a range of performances such as theatrical plays, experimental plays, non-verbal performances, and musicals. In addition, the place is a popular venue for diverse events like acting contests, theater festivals and performance festivals.

Neulmajung (늘마중)

2.1Km 2024-01-12

11-5 Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Makgeolli is a traditional liquor made from rice or wheat as a main ingredient and with yeast and various other ingredients. Its uniqueness lies in the main ingredient or yeast used, thus a variety of makgeolli made with local specialties can be found throughout Korea. Neulmajung is a pub restaurant that serves 34 types of makgeolli from all over the country, as well as many foods that go well with them. In addition, its soft wooden interior creates a comfortable atmosphere. Its representative dish is haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake), made with plenty of ingredients. They also serve crispy pan-fried gamja jeon (potato pancake) and memil jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe), rich in both flavor and taste as it is made with buckwheat from Bongpyeong, Gangwon-do, all of which are a perfect paring to makgeolli.

Louis Bon - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루이본 명동)

2.1Km 2024-04-22

#101, 37, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Åland - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에어랜드 명동본점)

2.1Km 2024-06-27

40, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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8 Seconds - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 명동점)

2.1Km 2024-04-22

32, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Samsung Mobile Store SVC - Eulji-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (삼성모바일SVC 을지로점)

2.1Km 2024-04-18

5F, 51, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gobong Samgyetang (고봉삼계탕)

2.1Km 2024-03-12

2FL, 21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-2300

Situated on Myeongdong Street, Gobong Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), which is made with plenty of invigorating Korean herbs. Patrons have the option to other delectable dishes such as dak juk (chicken porridge), jjimdak (braised chicken), and smoked duck.

The Handsome Tommy Hilfiger - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한섬 타미힐피거 명동)

2.1Km 2024-04-18

11, Myeongdong 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Persian Palace (페르시안궁전)

2.1Km 2024-03-18

9 Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-6050

Persian Palace is a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine and Iranian kebabs, run by an Iranian chef. They offer set menus such as lamb curry, spinach curry, and butter chicken, which can be enjoyed with tandoori nan. The spiciness of the curry can be adjusted, and they also have vegan options available. For dessert, they serve Persian homemade desserts like mast (Persian yogurt) and saffron ice cream. They provide halal food and prayer rooms for Muslims.

Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

2.1Km 2025-06-19

(4-6th floor, Maru Art Center), 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.

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