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Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문)

Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문)

5.7Km    2024-12-04

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Built in 1395 under the reign of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, Gwanghwamun Gate is the southern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is also the main gate of the palace, therefore larger and fancier in comparison to the other gates. Gwanghwamun Gate consists of three arched gates; the center gate was used by the king, while the other two were used by the crown prince and royal officials. The tall granite walls of the gate serve as a platform for the wooden gate tower that watches over the city. The gate has a sign with its name written at the top center of the gate tower.

Gwanghwamun Gate went through several damages and restorations over the course of history. It was first severely damaged during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and was not restored until the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1864. Under the Japanese administration, the gate was demolished and relocated to the north of the palace's eastern gate, followed by series of damages during the Korean War (1950-1953). In 1968, Gwanghwamun Gate was relocated back to the south of the palace and was rebuilt using concrete; however, the gate’s position was shifted a few meters away from its original location. In 2006, a major reconstruction project took place to restore Gwanghwamun Gate to its original state and location, disassembling the structure completely and replacing concrete with granite and wood. After three years and eight months of construction, Gwanghwamun Gate was fully restored to its original form and was open to the public on August 15, 2010.

Note Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (노트성형외과의원)

Note Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (노트성형외과의원)

5.7Km    2024-06-27

563, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Etonne Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (에톤성형외과의원)

Etonne Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (에톤성형외과의원)

5.7Km    2024-06-26

563, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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DL Plastic Surgery (디엘성형외과의원)

5.7Km    2025-07-29

(4th Floor, Peyto Plaza), 563 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

DL Plastic Surgery is a premier clinic specializing in advanced procedures such as facial contouring and rhinoplasty. Our highly skilled medical team, with over ten years of experience, is dedicated to delivering the results you desire. We carefully plan and customize each surgery, ensuring that the overall harmony and balance of your face are maintained.
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Note Plastic Surgery (노트성형외과의원)

5.7Km    2025-07-29

(12th-15th Floors, Peyto Plaza Building), 563 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Note Plastic Surgery opened in Nonhyeon Station, between Gangnam Station and Sinsa Station in Seoul, in August 2019, and has just passed 4 years and is now celebrating its 5th year. 
In July 2024, the Breast & Body Contouring Center and Facial Contouring Center were expanded and reopened.

Korea Medical Tourism Promotion Association ((사)대한의료관광진흥협회)

5.7Km    2025-07-29

(#601) 29-3 Saemunan-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Korea Medical Tourism Promotion Association aims to attract over 100,000 medical tourists within three years by establishing a structured system for attracting medical tourists, training specialized personnel, and supporting both domestic and international medical tourism. With the increasing number of foreign visitors coming to Korea for various purposes beyond tourism, such as international conferences, business, and exhibitions, there is a growing need for specialized services.

Plans is a company that can meet all these diverse customer needs. ceremonial arrangements, tours, and events often proceed irregularly due to changes in weather, group size, and transportation. To address these variables, Plans, the plural form of "Plan," represents a company that is always prepared from start to finish. It is a leading VIP travel agency in Korea, tailored to meet the needs of its clients.

Gangseo Myeonok (강서면옥)

5.7Km    2020-04-17

35, Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1945

Gangseo Myeonok has been famous for over fifty years, having been the food of choice served to visiting dignitaries from North Korea at the time of the South-North Red Cross Conference. The restaurant has succeeded in carrying on the tradition of Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon. The native buckwheat from Gangwon-do mixed with starch makes for fine noodles, and the wonderful broth is made from beef brisket with white radish kimchi.

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip (서울서둘째로잘하는집)

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip (서울서둘째로잘하는집)

5.7Km    2024-03-15

122-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-5302

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip is a sweet red bean porridge and traditional tea house near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Sweet red bean porridge is a sweet and smooth dish typically containing chewy rice cakes and chestnuts. In Korea, it's a traditional food eaten during dongji (the shortest day and longest night of the year). They also offer traditional teas like ssanghwatang (herbal tonic tea), which contains seven medicinal herbs, sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) with a blend of cinnamon and ginger flavors, and sikhye (sweet rice punch), a drink known for aiding digestion.