Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

2.2Km    48424     2024-03-06

(Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-1058

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

Être Boutique [Tax Refund Shop] (에트레부티크(etre boutigue))

Être Boutique [Tax Refund Shop] (에트레부티크(etre boutigue))

2.2Km    0     2024-04-19

1F, #106, 6, Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 압구정)

Olive Young - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 압구정)

2.2Km    0     2024-04-16

6, Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (Apgujeong Station) (지호한방삼계탕압구정역)

2.2Km    123     2024-03-18

22-11, Apgujeong-ro 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-518-3988

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang serves samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) is a dish made by boiling chicken filled with ginseng, sweet rice, chestnuts, and dried jujube. It is often enjoyed as a pick-me-up in Korea. Other dishes include ori dak gaseumsal tteokgalbi (grilled duck breast galbi patties), buldakbal (spicy chicken feet), and cheonma ori boyangtang (nutritious duck soup with cheonma). 

Seoul Sports Complex (Jamsil Sports Complex) (서울종합운동장(잠실종합운동장))

Seoul Sports Complex (Jamsil Sports Complex) (서울종합운동장(잠실종합운동장))

2.2Km    107804     2024-03-12

25, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2240-8800

Seoul Sports Complex, located in Songpa, Seoul, hosted the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics. It consists of a main stadium, a baseball stadium, an indoor stadium, a students' gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, and auxiliary stadiums. It serves as the venue for professional baseball and basketball games in Korea, as well as frequent K-pop concerts. Conveniently linked to subway lines 2 and 9, it offers easy access for visitors.

Artbox - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 가로수)

Artbox - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 가로수)

2.2Km    0     2024-04-16

Store #3, B1 of Block B, 139, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hansoonrye Korean Traditional Clothes (한순례한복침구)

Hansoonrye Korean Traditional Clothes (한순례한복침구)

2.2Km    10758     2020-04-11

164, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3443-6375

Hansoonrye Korean Traditional Clothes specializes in hanbok and traditional bedding items. The store is known for customizing silk-made clothing items to suit their customers. Their hanbok boasts both comfort and classic designs rather than colorful and fancy designs. Every item uses high quality handmade silk and visitors can choose either naturally dyed or synthetically dyed fabrics.

Loccitane (록시땅)

Loccitane (록시땅)

2.2Km    15295     2022-10-19

162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-511-2427

Established by Olivier Baussan, Loccitane has its roots inspired from Provence, France. It is a brand focusing on overall "well-being": the harmony of sensual pleasure and mental bliss. It is one of the first brands in Korea to use essential oils and natural ingredients in all its product lines.

Apgujeong Onnuri Pharmacy* [Tax Refund Shop] (압구정온누리약국*)

Apgujeong Onnuri Pharmacy* [Tax Refund Shop] (압구정온누리약국*)

2.2Km    0     2024-04-16

#105, 164, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Dream Care Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (드림케어약국)

2.2Km    0     2024-04-19

1F, #107, 162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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