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National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

5.2Km    2024-03-18

137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of over 420,000 artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum houses a Children's Museum, where visitors can learn more about the nation's history through educational programs and experiences. The outdoor grounds feature pagodas and other stone artworks too large to be on display inside.

In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is a stage for a number of cultural activities related to collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange programs, concerts, and more.

Jinwonjo Dak Hanmari (진원조닭한마리)

Jinwonjo Dak Hanmari (진원조닭한마리)

5.2Km    2021-03-29

32-11, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-422-4712

It uses the first patented broth in Korea. This restaurant's signature menu is whole chicken soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)

Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)

5.2Km    2021-09-15

137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2077-9000

The Children’s Museum of the National Museum of Korea is an experience-oriented museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. The permanent exhibition hall displays replicas of historical items so children can learn about Korea’s cultural heritage in a fun and interactive way. Children can also experience the lifestyle and wisdom of the past through experience programs.

Le Labo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르라보 이태원)

Le Labo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르라보 이태원)

5.2Km    2024-04-18

1-2F, 259, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Kasina [Tax Refund Shop] (카시나)

Kasina [Tax Refund Shop] (카시나)

5.2Km    2024-04-19

123F, 266, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lush Korea - Itaewon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 이태원역점)

Lush Korea - Itaewon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 이태원역점)

5.2Km    2024-04-19

179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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PLATFORM PLACE HANNAM[Korea Quality]/플랫폼 플레이스(한남점)[한국관광 품질인증]

PLATFORM PLACE HANNAM[Korea Quality]/플랫폼 플레이스(한남점)[한국관광 품질인증]

5.2Km    2024-06-25

268 , Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-4628

Platform Place Hannam store, located near Itaewon Street in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, sells a selection of overseas brand products, including clothing, household items and kitchenware, stationery, and other designer items. Over 50 brands are featured, including Saint James, Neul, Norse Projects, Blue de Paname, Homecore, and Rocky Mountain Featherbed.The shop is right next to Hangangjin station on subway Line 6, and customers can also use a pay-for public parking lot.

Comme Des Garçons [Tax Refund Shop] (꼼데가르송)

Comme Des Garçons [Tax Refund Shop] (꼼데가르송)

5.2Km    2024-04-18

261, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Comme des Garçons (꼼데가르송)

Comme des Garçons (꼼데가르송)

5.3Km    2021-06-19

261, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-749-1153

Located in Hannam-dong, Seoul, the local flagship store of Japanese avant-garde brand Comme des Garçons is not simply a fashion brand outlet but rather a cultural complex introducing Comme des Garçons’s brand philosophy and values. Comme des Garçons, meaning “like a boy” in French, believes “women should be able to dress like a boy forever.” The flagship store introduces the total lifestyle of Comme des Garçons from fashion to perfume and art to food. The six-story building has a unique tunnel-like structure consisting of five fashion areas and over a dozen product lines on display. In addition to the store, art space “Gallery Six” and the French-inspired "Rose Bakery" keep visitors entertained.

Hamilton Hotel (해밀톤 호텔)

Hamilton Hotel (해밀톤 호텔)

5.3Km    2021-03-09

179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3786-6000

Opened in 1973 with the goal of being a representative hotel of Korea, Hamilton Hotel is a landmark in Seoul's Itaewon. The hotel is easily accessable via public transportation, including the subway and airport limousine buses. It is also in a central area of the city, allowing guests to easily travel to all the tourist attractions in Seoul or attend to any business they may have here. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, banquet halls, fitness center, sauna and more, making Hamilton Hotel popular for relaxation.