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National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

4.9Km    2025-11-21

137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of 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.

Song Won (송원)

4.9Km    2024-03-15

35-4 Dongho-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-3118

Song won is a Korean restaurant located in Jangchung-dong Gourmand Alley. They specialize in high-quality Korean beef barbecue such as bulgogi and galbi, seasoned with a variety of 20 different natural ingredients. Additionally, they offer traditional Korean dishes like hot stone pot rice and noodles. Across the street, visitors can find Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and both Jangchungdan Park and Jangchung Gymnasium are within walking distance.

Bongsanok (봉산옥)

4.9Km    2024-03-25

5-6 Banpo-daero 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-2282

Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

4.9Km    2024-03-07

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6450-9500

Seoul Children's Museum is a multifaceted cultural space established in 2013 to foster children's creativity and imagination. Spanning from the basement floor to the third floor, it boasts over a hundred interactive exhibits. These exhibits cover a wide range of areas including art, imagination, thought, and physical play, organized into ten distinct zones. It's a popular destination where children can learn and expand their imagination through play. Advanced booking is required, and reservations can be made through the website.

Olive Young - Janghanpyeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 장한평역)

Olive Young - Janghanpyeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 장한평역)

5.0Km    2024-04-17

3, Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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

5.0Km    2024-06-27

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

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Chungmu Arts Center (충무아트센터)

Chungmu Arts Center (충무아트센터)

5.0Km    2024-03-06

387, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2230-6600

Chungmu Arts Center is a complex cultural facility with an optimal conditions for watching performances. It has a large theater, a medium theater (black), and a small theater (blue). It also boasts great galleries, studios, and a swimming pool, attracting numerous visitors. In addition, one can enjoy performances of various genres, including classical music, plays, musicals, and concerts. Located close to Dongdaemun, it has good accessibility.

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

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

5.0Km    2024-04-18

258, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Sujeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (수정약국)

Sujeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (수정약국)

5.0Km    2024-04-22

1F, 195, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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CU - National Museum of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu중앙박물관점)

5.0Km    2024-06-26

137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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