Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

8.1Km    2024-12-02

251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

Galleria Department Store - Main Branch (갤러리아 백화점(명품관) 본점)

8.1Km    2020-05-12

343, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3449-4114

The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, the Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today’s fashion industry, as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands.

The Galleria Department Store is located on Rodeo Street, a popular destination among youth looking for entertainment and fashion. In this area, you can see many young people styled in the latest fashions having a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the areas wide selection of restaurants.

Dr. Kim's Stem Cell Clinic (김현수내과의원)

8.1Km    2025-07-07

(7th Floor, Ssangbong Building), 874 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

As the only stem cell therapy hospital in Korea, we continue to treat patients with Cellgram®, the world's first stem cell drug. We have established a collaboration system for stem cell therapy with major hospitals in Korea including Severance Hospital, Asan Medical Center, and Samsung Medical Center. In November 2023, we were designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as an Advanced Regenerative Medicine Organization, and continued our stem cell research.
Dr. Kim’s Stem Cell Clinic has a wealth of technology and experience in the treatment of various diseases using adult stem cells.
Dr. Kim Hyun Soo, a specialist with 32-year practice experience, uses autologous stem cells to treat conditions such as heart disease, cirrhosis, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and stroke.

Korea Medical Association Co,ltd. (주식회사 한국의료협회)

8.2Km    2025-07-07

(B1-415), 375 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

The Korea Medical Association (KMA) continuously receives patients through a global network of Korean expatriates, numerous contracted agencies in various countries, and partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare platforms. 

Following the footsteps of well-established countries in attracting international patients, such as Thailand and Singapore, other nations like Malaysia, Costa Rica, and Taiwan, known for providing high-quality domestic medical services, are now focusing on attracting international patients through major hospitals.

In this competitive international landscape, KMA is introducing patient-centered services like optimal matching, telehealth care service, My Health Data service, and medical dispute legal systems, to highlight the advantages of Korean healthcare and maintain high service quality.

KMA has contracts with all types of medical institutions in Korea, including general hospitals, specialized hospitals, and clinics. The association aims to provide the best hospital selection and healthcare services tailored to each patient's condition and budget.

Olive Young - Plus Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 플러스점)

8.2Km    2024-06-27

#B114~#B115, 372, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

8.2Km    2023-01-16

279-24, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government's independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground floors houses three permanent exhibits, one special exhibit, Larchiveum, Symbol Plaza, storage, multi-purpose hall, and rooftop garden over a total area of 3,656 square meters, a total floor area of 9,703 square meters and a total exhibition space of 2,240 square meters. The permanent exhibits consist of a series of historic events from the March 1st Movement, which served as a turning point for the formation of the Provisional Government, to the foundation of the Korean Government that succeeded the mantle of the provisional government, while the special exhibit on the 1st floor currently hosts a special opening exhibition under the title of 『The Return of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea』. Moreover, a symbolic wall installation under the theme of "Waves of History" is displayed in the outdoor plaza on the 1st floor of the memorial expressing the Provisional Government’s desire for independence and the dynamics of the past, present, and future of Korea.

GOO STK733 (GOO STK 733)

GOO STK733 (GOO STK 733)

8.2Km    2021-03-26

101, Itaewon-ro 27-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-794-7339

It is the first steak house in Korea. This restaurant's signature menu is steak. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Suncheonhyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 순천향입구)

Olive Young - Suncheonhyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 순천향입구)

8.2Km    2024-04-16

71, Daesagwan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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HILLS & EUROPA (힐즈앤유로파)

HILLS & EUROPA (힐즈앤유로파)

8.2Km    2024-10-29

35 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Haebangchon's Hot Place
Singer Lee Hyori's OTT entertainment program 'Seoul Check-in' was filmed, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of Haebangchon properly. The low wooden ceiling and walls filled with unique objects and LPs from all over the world create a unique and cozy atmosphere. It is always full of customers as you can enjoy great visual cocktails and delicious dishes against the backdrop of various genres of music. During the day, it is good to enjoy coffee and dessert like a cafe. It is famous for its delicious cream caramel pudding, along with coffee that makes use of the taste of coffee beans from each region of origin. There are also various types of signature cocktails, but we recommend the unique visual 'Cigar in a Glass' that Lee Hyori and Park Narae drank.

Sojeokdu (소적두)

Sojeokdu (소적두)

8.2Km    2021-05-11

5-2, Apgujeong-ro, 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3443-4433

This is a cafe located in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul. Try patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans), the representative summer thirst-quencher of Koreans. The representative menu is shaved ice with red bean topping.