National Theater of Korea (국립극장)

4.7Km 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.

Lotte Mart - Seocho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서초점)

4.7Km 2024-04-22

12, Seocho-daero 38-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Seorae Village (서래마을)

4.8Km 2022-12-16

Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6220

Seorae Village is located in between Banpo 4-dong and Bangbaebon-dong in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Seorae Village took its form as a French neighborhood when French residents moved to the area after Ecole Francaise de Seoul, a school for French residents in Korea, was established here in 1985. According to 2008 census, about half of the total 1,000 French citizens residing in Korea were registered to be living in Seorae Village. The area naturally took shape as a global neighborhood as many international residents settled at Seorae Village much thanks to the strong presence of French residents. In addition to its convenient location near the central district area as well as Gangnam area and Hangang River Park, Seorae Village serves as a pleasant environment space for all.

Many shops and restaurants in Seorae Village are small in size and rather charming, resembling those in Europe. A bakery that makes traditional French baguettes using ingredients directly imported from France can be found here. In recent years, Seorae Village has undergone several changes, gaining much attention as one of the most modern and fanciest regions found in Seoul.

Seobungmyeonok (서북면옥)

4.8Km 2021-04-20

199-1, Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-457-8319

It is a 100-year-old store that has been loved by customers for a long time while maintaining its reputation for over 30 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is cold buckwheat noodles.

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

4.8Km 2024-03-12

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2800

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea's first domed gymnasium and opened in 1963. It was renovated in 2015 to become what it is today. It is famous for hosting the Korean Professional Volleyball League during the winter months. The gymnasium also boasts a variety of athletic competitions, cultural performances, and events. Nearby are Jangchungdan Park, Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park, which are all worth exploring.

Olive Young - Hwanghak Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 황학사거리)

4.8Km 2024-04-17

410, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

4.8Km 2020-09-18

99, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2249-0336

Dapsimni Antique Art Street is where travelers can stumble upon valuable old paintings, antique furniture and pottery as well as a variety of household items. These antique shops used to be scattered throughout the area of Cheonggyecheon Stream 8(pal)-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong, but have gathered within Dapsimni area since the mid-1980s. There are approximately 140 shops along the streets.

It is quite fun to browse through antiquities including wooden candlesticks, grandfather clocks, and old picture frames, items which are usually hard to find in regular stores. These rare items attract not only Koreans but also international visitors to this street. While shops in Insa-dong are popular for selling high-quality antiques, shops in Dapsimni Art Street are popular for offering a wide assortment of antiques at reasonable prices.

Yurae hoegwan (유래회관)

4.8Km 2021-03-29

196, Majang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2293-8866

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy Korean beef sirloin with a tradition of 57 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled sirloin.

Jongjeom Tteokbokki (종점 떡볶이)

4.8Km 2020-04-09

217-1, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2234-3649

Jongjeom Tteokbokki opened in 1978 and has been a popular restaurant on Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Street since then. The restauant serves a special meal option of adding fried rice to tteokbokki.

Urijip Tteokbokki (우리집떡볶이)

4.8Km 2020-04-09

217-1, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-4531

Opened in 1979, Urijip Tteokbokki has operated for over 30 years in the same location. This restaurant has a spacious basement area which can accommodate up to 100 people. The restaurant is especially popular among Japanese tourists.

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