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Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

13.0Km    2024-09-30

175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism. The market features local store owners and businesses that exhibit and sell seasonal decor, handcrafted items, and winter snacks.

Eunae Madang (은애마당)

13.0Km    2021-03-25

11, Dosin-ro, 53-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-846-3787

It is a dish made of fermented skate with strong aroma. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sliced raw skate.

High - Anguk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이엔드코리아 안국)

13.0Km    2024-04-17

1F, 62-5, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Myeongil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 명일)

13.0Km    2024-04-22

276, Godeok-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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Suje Beotgalbi (수제벗갈비)

13.0Km    2021-03-18

79, Daehak-ro, 8ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul,
+82-2-743-9599

A Korean BBQ restaurant. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled spareribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

Hakrim (학림)

13.0Km    2023-12-22

119, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-2877

Hakrim has been in business since its first opening in 1956. It is a special place that has shared its history with the people involved in arts such as theater and dance and intellectuals from nearby universities who flocked to the café after liberation and the Korean War. There is a sign saying “Seoul Future Heritage” hanging at the entrance that demonstrates its historical value. Visitors can observe traces of the past from mementos of people who stopped by, including graffiti on the wall and photos of prominent writers of the time. The café became even more famous as it was used as a filming location for several dramas, including “My Love from the Star (2013)” and “Reply 1988 (2015).” The signature menu here is Vienna coffee and cream cheesecake, which is topped with cute illustrations.

Detective K(탐정 케이)

13.0Km    2025-06-11

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8가길 79 (동숭동)

Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)

13.1Km    2020-04-23

34-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-9969

Insa-dong (인사동)

13.1Km    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.

Sejong Center (세종문화회관)

13.1Km    2023-06-14

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000

Sejong Center, officially known as Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, opened on July 1, 1999 to provide citizens with a cultural art space. Having completed a grand remodeling project in 2007, Sejong Center offers customer-friendly programs aimed at improving the quality of art performances in a comfortable resting area. Comprising the Grand Theater of Sejong Center, Sejong M Theater, Sejong Chamber Hall, Exhibition Hall, and other subsidiary facilities, Sejong Center is a multicultural art center.

Various genres of performances including traditional, classic, and crossover have taken place in the center, giving many opportunities for cultural nostalgia.

* Opened April 14, 1978