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Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

6.7Km    2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Olive Young - Sindang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신당역)

Olive Young - Sindang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신당역)

6.7Km    2024-04-18

258, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil (해풍부원군윤택영댁재실)

Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil (해풍부원군윤택영댁재실)

6.7Km    2021-11-10

28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil is a shrine house built by the father-in-law of King Sunjong of Joseon dynasty in 1906 when his daughter was proclaimed the crowned princess of Joseon and entered Changdeokgung Palace to later become Queen Sunjeong. Red pine trees salvaged from the demolition of Gyeongungung Palace were used to construct the house. It was originally located in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, but was later restored and moved to its present location. The shrine of the house that was destroyed in 1960 was also restored.
Because the house is more of a shrine rather than residential living quarters, it has many unique features. For example, unlike other houses, it has the anchae (women’s quarters) located across from sarangbang (men’s quarters) with daecheong (living room) positioned between them.

Olive Young - Dapsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 답십리역점)

6.7Km    2024-06-27

1F, #103, 81, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Suseo Station (수서역 SRT)

6.7Km    2019-09-11

99, Bamgogae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

From Gangnam to various major cities in the nation, a new express train known as SRT (Super Rapid Train) was introduced in December 9, 2016. Presently, the SRT offers train services that depart from Suseo Station in Seoul to Busan and Mokpo Station.

Hoopcity Dongdaemun [Tax Refund Shop] (HOOPCITY 동대문)

Hoopcity Dongdaemun [Tax Refund Shop] (HOOPCITY 동대문)

6.7Km    2024-04-18

1F, 324, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hyundai I'PARK Mall (현대 아이파크몰)

Hyundai I'PARK Mall (현대 아이파크몰)

6.7Km    2020-06-29

55, Hangang-daero 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2012-0101

I'PARK Mall is a state-of-the-art shopping mall that provides entertainment, dining, and shopping, a "One Stop Life Style" mall embodying a new lifestyle trend.

Covering an extensive area of 82,000 ㎡, the complex boasts an astonishing 11 floors with a huge variety of shops. The mall is divided into categories, Fashion, Living, & Culture and houses various shopping facilities providing electronics, a supermarket, and select clothing shops. There is also a concert hall, culture center, movie theater, book store, exhibition hall, and e-sports stadium.

Evadom (이바돔 - 아이파크몰점)

Evadom (이바돔 - 아이파크몰점)

6.7Km    2020-04-25

7, Hangang-daero 21na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2012-3315

Evadom offers traditional Korean lacquerware that is said to be environmentally-friendly. It has become a popular brand among well-being conscious customers and international tourists. Items in Evadom boast unique designs and attract many international tourists year round.

Olive Young - Gunja Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 군자역)

Olive Young - Gunja Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 군자역)

6.7Km    2024-04-23

548, Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Shilla I'Park Duty Free (신라아이파크면세점)

Shilla I'Park Duty Free (신라아이파크면세점)

6.7Km    2022-01-28

55, Hangang-daero 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-1688-8800

Shilla I'Park Duty Free is located within Yongsan's I'Park Mall, offering multiple luxury and imported brands in fashion, cosmetics, food and more. Aiming to be a 'premium lifestyle shopping destination' for all domestic and international visitors, the store is connected to restaurants, electronic department, movie theater and other convenient facilities.