Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

16.9Km 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Naneungi (나능이)

16.9Km 2020-05-18

4, Bongeunsa-ro 38-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-517-4322

Naneungi is a restaurant specializing in mushroom cuisine. Using exquisite and nutritious neungi mushrooms, Naneungi is dedicated to serving delicious healthy food to visitors.

Seoullo 7017 (서울로 7017)

16.9Km 2024-10-29

432, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Originally opened in 1970, Seoullo 7017 was an elevated road that crossed over the Seoul Station railway, but when it became dilapidated and unusable for traffic, it was converted into a park in 2017. It is about 17 metres above the ground and offers a panoramic view of the Seoul Station Railway and the city of Seoul. It is directly connected to Seoul Station.

Rogatis - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로가디스 문정점)

16.9Km 2024-04-23

109, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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

16.9Km 2024-06-27

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

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HappyMedion ((주)해피메디온)

16.9Km 2025-07-29

(#401), 323 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

HappyMedion, a global hospitality specialist, is a medical tourism company established with the goal of becoming the world's No.1 cultural tourism group.

We focus on wellness medical tourism based on health checkups, plastic surgery, and beauty services. With over 80 global networks and strategic partnerships, we proudly position ourselves as 'The World Best Group.'

We are committed to enhancing foreign patients' satisfaction with our differentiated premium services by providing personalized concierge solutions.

Our one-stop concierge services for medical tourism include support for obtaining medical visas, transportation between international airports and hospitals, assistance from medical tourism coordinators, and tax-free service support.

ABC-Mart - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST이태원)

16.9Km 2024-04-22

159-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Café Surround (카페 써라운드)

16.9Km 2024-02-21

73-5 Soraebi-ro 85beon-gil, Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Surround is a mountain-view café situated in an elevated area, offering breathtaking views. With large windows allowing natural light to stream in, visitors can leisurely enjoy their coffee and desserts while experiencing a serene atmosphere. The café offers pour-over coffee and an Ethi latte, a richly infused Ethiopian blend with milk, along with a variety of desserts.

Eden Pottery (에덴도자기)

16.9Km 2016-08-24

159-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-793-0828

Eden Pottery specializes in Korean pottery from celadon to white porcelains. The shop is full of superb Korean pottery in its gallery-like atmosphere. Customers will be exposed to the rich history of Korean pottery and its diverse types. Products are made by experienced craftsmen.

Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

17.0Km 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.

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