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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

8.9Km    2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

8.9Km    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.

Hanbitsal Hanu (한빛살한우)

Hanbitsal Hanu (한빛살한우)

8.9Km    2021-03-29

23-11, Samseong-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1406-2256

It uses only grade 1 or higher Hanwoo (Korean beef). This restaurant's signature menu is Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Eyefit Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (아이핏성형외과)

Eyefit Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (아이핏성형외과)

8.9Km    2024-06-26

596, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Celltrion Skincure - Sinsa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (셀트리온스킨큐어 신사)

Celltrion Skincure - Sinsa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (셀트리온스킨큐어 신사)

8.9Km    2024-04-18

1F, 601, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Atelier Zenze [Tax Refund Shop] (아틀리에젠즈)

Atelier Zenze [Tax Refund Shop] (아틀리에젠즈)

8.9Km    2024-04-19

1F, 23, Bongeunsa-ro 68-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Youngone Corporation [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 영원무역)

9.0Km    2024-04-19

159, Mallijae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Masan Agujjim (마산아구찜)

Masan Agujjim (마산아구찜)

9.0Km    2021-03-29

9, Gangnam-daero 99-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1311-4304

This is an Agujjim delivery service restaurant located at Sinsa-dong Agujjim Alley. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is spicy braised monkfish.

Hanam dwaejijip Samseong Coex(하남돼지집 삼성코엑스)

Hanam dwaejijip Samseong Coex(하남돼지집 삼성코엑스)

9.0Km    2020-11-25

53 Teheran-ro 81-gil Gangnam-gu Seoul
+82-2-568-9232

This is a place where the meat restaurant staff cooks the meat themselves. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Imageup Pastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (이미지업 성형외과의원)

9.0Km    2024-06-27

76, Naruteo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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