Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

16.0Km 2024-10-25

200 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-467-2747

Korea's first pop-up store built with shipping containers, Common Ground is approximately 5,300 square meters in scale, made up of 200 large containers and is capable of transforming into different structures or moving into different places. Mega-sized mainstream brands are hard to spot in Common Ground. Instead, new and trendy mid-sized shops by up-and-coming new designers and editorial shops can be found here.

On the central square of the ground market, a weekend market is held with different themes. In addition, various events such as exhibitions and performances continue to entertain shoppers while playing its role as a cultural space. On the third floor terrace, famous restaurants sprawl along the sides of the alley. If you feel like having a light snack, you can also pop down to the food trucks on the market ground that offers an exotic gastronomic dining experience.

kr Myeongdong Samgyetang (kr명동삼계탕)

16.0Km 2021-05-12

49, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-7370

It makes Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) using herbal broth as a store with more than 20 years’ experience. This restaurant's signature menu is ginseng chicken soup. This Korean dishes is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - City Hall Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 시청역)

16.0Km 2024-04-22

1, Sejong-daero 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

16.0Km 2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall (트레블로지 명동 시티홀)

16.0Km 2021-06-25

22, Sejong-daero 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6362-6000

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall provides excellent and efficient customer services as well as convenient amenities for the comfort of all their guests. The hotel is only 3 minutes’ walk away from City Hall Station, and its location benefits both tourists and business travelers alike as it offers various transportation options with Seoul's popular tourist attractions in the vicinity, such as Deoksugung Palace and Namdaemun Market. The hotel features a sauna session and spa services to relieve stress and put one's body and mind at ease after a busy day of traveling.

Youngchive Seongsu (영카이브 성수점)

16.0Km 2024-11-18

1F, 32 Seongsui-ro 18-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Youngchive Seongsu is the self-photo studio where Red Velvet’s Seulgi took photos with the staff while filming her vlog. It is known for its warm color tones, which set it apart from other self-photo studios. The Seongsu branch offers unique booths, such as the “still room” and “denim room,” which aren’t available at other locations, making it a must-visit spot.

Namsan saenggogijip (남산생고기집)

16.0Km 2021-03-22

21, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-9721

A hidden restaurant frequented by locals in Myeong-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Daesungjip (대성집)

16.0Km 2021-03-27

5, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-4259

Daejungjip has specialized in Dogani tang (ox knee joint soup) for 60 years. Customers can feel a simple and familiar ambience at the restaurant.

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 명동점)

16.0Km 2024-06-27

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jeonju Hoegwan (전주회관)

16.0Km 2019-08-31

32-1, Sejong-daero 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
82-2-778-6689

Well-known among both Koreans and foreigners, this restaurant has been specializing in traditional Korean dishes for more than 50 years. Its gopdol bibimbap is patented and also the most popular dish in the restaurant.

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