The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

4.1Km 2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

Ongeundal (옹근달)

4.1Km 2024-11-07

41-1, Seongsui-ro 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

This bakery in Seongsu-dong boasts a colorful and unique visual, and is gaining popularity for its “cruffin,” a hybrid of a croissant and muffin. The menu includes a variety of breads and desserts, such as canelé, pound cake, crumble, and mille-feuille, making it a paradise for bread-lovers. The courtyard of the building, which was remodeled from an old factory, has thick bushes and a small square pond, offering a unique view. The floor-to-ceiling windows in this two-story building create the feeling of a wide, open space, making it full of photo opportunities.

Olive Young - Yaksu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 약수역)

4.2Km 2024-04-22

189, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Café Grandpa Factory (카페 할아버지공장)

4.2Km 2024-11-07

9 Seongsui-ro 7ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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It is a coffee shop in the former factory building. It doesn't look that big from the outside, but when you step inside, the high ceilings and wide space give you an unexpected charm. With a total of three floors, each floor is decorated in a different atmosphere with plants and paintings, so you can get various SNS proof shots. The place where Vincenzo (Song Joongki) and Hong Chayoung (Jeon Yeobeen) drank Espresso and Iced Americano was the outdoor terrace on the first floor, and the terrace on the third floor can be seen at a glance.

Peaches Do One (성수 피치스도원)

4.2Km 2024-11-05

9 Yeonmujang 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

It is the store of Peaches, a street brand based on automobiles. Rapper Simon D found it in 'I Live Alone'. Pink buildings, colorful LED lights, and nicely customized cars appear frequently on social media. There are various shops such as clothing, donuts, handmade burgers, and bars, and the collaboration with Peaches Do One creates a more special atmosphere. Also, various brands often open pop-up stores, so if you are lucky, you can enjoy a space decorated like an exhibition hall.

National Theater of Korea (국립극장)

4.2Km 2024-03-06

59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2280-4114

The National Theater of Korea opened in 1950 as the first national theater in Asia. It is the only production theater that takes traditional arts to recreate them as contemporary art. It offers various types of theaters, such as Haeoreum Grand Theater, Daloreum Theater (middle-size), Immersive Studio ByeolByeol (small-size), and Haneul Round Theater with a circular stage structure. In addition, the Museum of Performing Arts, Cultural Plaza, and other convenience stores and coffe shops offer pleasure and relax to its visitors.

Park Club Spa (파크클럽스파)

4.2Km 2017-07-21

606, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
-2-2016-1176

Located on the 23 floor of the Park Hyatt Seoul in Gangnam, Park Club boasts a calm atmosphere comprised of individual rooms, mood lighting, and aromatic fragrance in the center of downtown. Traditional treatment programs including traditional Korean acupressure treatment are available.

Cornerstone at Park Hyatt Seoul (파크 하얏트 서울 코너스톤)

4.2Km 2019-12-24

606, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2016-1220~1221

Conerstone (Cucina Italiana), a restaurant located in Park Hyatt Seoul, serves Italian home-style cuisine with a modern ambience. Using seasonal ingredients of Korea and Italy, the dishes are mainly inspired by southern Italia, Mezzogiorno. In addition, wine, beer and grappa (alcohol after meal) are also available. More than 70% of the wines available on their wine list (about 500 types in total) are from Italy. Besides, its private dining room fits various needs of purpose like meeting, family gathering, proposing day and others alike.

Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)

4.2Km 2024-03-05

62, Ichon-ro 72-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0551

Ichon Hangang Park is built along the Hangang Park in Yongsan. From the park, one can see the Hangang River up close, and one can also find sports facilities like soccer fields, jokgu fields, inline skating rink, water sports facilities, bicycle paths, as well as a nature learning center built around a restored wetland and a lawn. One can follow the Hangangdaegyo Bridge to enter into the Nodeulseom Island, an island in the middle of the river.

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