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Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

5.3Km    18286     2022-08-30

26, Imjeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-799-3400

Kim Koo Museum & Library was built in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate Baekbeom Kim Koo (1876-1949), a highly respected Korean independence activist. It opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate Kim Koo's efforts and achievements in Korean history. The main hall is comprised of two floors, exhibiting relics related to his entire life. A statue of a seated Kim Koo is situated in the central space of the first hall.

Moldir Korea (몰더코리아)

Moldir Korea (몰더코리아)

5.3Km    11310     2016-08-02

749, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-4842

Moldir Korea is a fashion store located in the neighborhood of Cheongdam-dong in Gangnam. The store opened in January 2014 by Kim Jae-joong of the K-pop group JYJ who is actively involved in the brand as the Art Director. It features 100% leather fashion items.

Dopgamjatang (돕감자탕)

Dopgamjatang (돕감자탕)

5.3Km    58     2021-03-27

9, Achasan-ro 31-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-499-2838

It is a hidden restaurant near Konkuk University. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork back-bone stew.

The Black Hair Transplant [Tax Refund Shop] (더블랙의원)

The Black Hair Transplant [Tax Refund Shop] (더블랙의원)

5.3Km    0     2024-04-22

5F, 584, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Sushi Kaisin (스시 카이신(鮨海信))

Sushi Kaisin (스시 카이신(鮨海信))

5.3Km    1853     2019-11-23

12, Dosan-daero 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-515-9855

Sushi Kaisin is a luxurious sushi restaruant owned by Japanese Chef Kyousuke Sato. Chef Sato gained much knowledge about seafood through his working experience at fisheries market and two years of experience as a fisher. After building his career as a chef by working at top-notch sushi restaurants and five-star hotels in Japan, Chef Sato opened his very own sushi restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul in 2017. Fresh ingredients carefully selected and brought in from Jeju Island are prepared into an authentic Edomae sushi through Chef Sato's unique techniques. Although the restaurant is small, allowing up to only six customers at the counter table, Chef Sato ensures that the excellent food and service quality remain consistent as the chef personally tends to every aspect of the restaurant, from selection of ingredients and food preparation to customer service. Chef Sato is able to provide menu explanations and engage in friendly conversations with customers in fluent Japanese, Korean, and English due to his broad experience and expertise from traveling and working over the past years. Reservation is advised due to limited seating.

Hotel Prima (호텔 프리마)

Hotel Prima (호텔 프리마)

5.3Km    15682     2021-03-15

536, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6006-9114

Hotel Prima offers art and culture through various exhibitions in the lobby for guests to enjoy. The guestrooms offer just as much beauty, in a range of styles and types. The hotel is also popular for hosting weddings and other events, including family gatherings. Additional amenities include a sky lounge & bar overlooking the Cheongdam-dong area, a music room, and restaurants.

Alley Optician - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골목안경 논현)

Alley Optician - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골목안경 논현)

5.4Km    0     2024-04-18

1F, 15, Hakdong-ro 33-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

5.4Km    13994     2022-09-16

209, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3408-3876

Sejong University Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Ju Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the Soodo Gallery, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts, the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5, 1973 in a four-story concrete building inspired by traditonal tower design from the Baekje era. This building was later expanded on May 20, 1977.

After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the Sejong University Museum. The museum showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad in contribution to the research of Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.

Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원)

5.4Km    46502     2022-12-15

185, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-5660

Visitors to Yongsan Family Park can enjoy a relaxing time at a big grassy field beside a refreshing pond and well-organized walking paths. Yongsan Family Park spans an area of roughly 89,256.20 ㎡ in what was a section of the former golf course of the Eighth US Army Division. The park is comprised of various facilities such as a 2km-walking path, a natural education site, and Taegeukgi Park. Visitors can watch and feed pigeons and wild pheasants living at the park.

Maehwa Banjeom (매화반점)

5.4Km    70     2024-03-19

96 Dongil-ro 18-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-1939

Maehwa Banjeom offers a fusion of Lamb skewers, lamb chops, and traditional Chinese cuisine. Fresh vegetables and sauces are used daily to prepare dishes upon order. While yangkkochi (lamb skewers) and guobaorou (sweet and sour pork in sweet rice batter) are signature dishes, gaji bokkeum (stir-fried eggplant)  and cream saeu (shrimp with cream sauce) are also popular choices. Located within the alley of Lamb Skewers Street, just 300 meters from Exit 5 of Konkuk University Station.