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The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

4.2Km    2022-09-13

jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000

The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, video room, shop and more to display King Sejong’s scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions, including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics. King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics.

Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

4.2Km    2022-12-27

74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeongdong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea. The church houses the remains of several individuals: Bishop Laurent Joseph Marie Imbert (1796-1839), and priests Peter Simon (1803-1839), James (Jacques Honor Chastan, 1803-1839) and Pourthie Jean Antoine Charles (1830-1866) and four martyrs.

Myeongdong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods.

GS25 - Junggu Toegye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25중구퇴계점)

4.2Km    2024-06-27

180, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

4.3Km    2025-12-05

B172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-337-3692

Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism. The market features local store owners and businesses that exhibit and sell seasonal decor, handcrafted items, and winter snacks.

Zen - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ZEN 명동)

Zen - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ZEN 명동)

4.3Km    2024-04-16

5-8F, 62, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동본점)

Olive Young - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동본점)

4.3Km    2024-04-23

53, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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World Pansori Festival (월드판소리페스티벌)

World Pansori Festival (월드판소리페스티벌)

4.3Km    2025-07-30

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-904-2835

World Pansori Festival is an international music festival that aims to promote pansori, the traditional Korean epic chant, and its values. The festival consists of a variety of performances and concert programs based on its yearly theme. In addition, the festival also has interactive activities for the attendees, such as a free pansori lesson and arts-and-crafts, to make pansori and traditional Korean music more accessible to the public.

Lotte Mart - Haengdang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 행당역점)

4.3Km    2024-04-22

76, Haengdang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Sejong Center (세종문화회관)

Sejong Center (세종문화회관)

4.3Km    2023-06-14

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000

Sejong Center, officially known as Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, opened on July 1, 1999 to provide citizens with a cultural art space. Having completed a grand remodeling project in 2007, Sejong Center offers customer-friendly programs aimed at improving the quality of art performances in a comfortable resting area. Comprising the Grand Theater of Sejong Center, Sejong M Theater, Sejong Chamber Hall, Exhibition Hall, and other subsidiary facilities, Sejong Center is a multicultural art center.

Various genres of performances including traditional, classic, and crossover have taken place in the center, giving many opportunities for cultural nostalgia.

* Opened April 14, 1978

WIZ & MI Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (위즈앤미의원)

4.3Km    2024-04-19

21, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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