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Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

13.3Km    2022-10-25

10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Sindang-dongTteokbokki Town started in the late '70s, although the alley did not become famous until the '80s. At that time, each restaurant had its own DJ booth, with the image of the "cool DJ" who played the music becoming a symbol of Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. In addition, this period also marked the prime time of high school baseball where students would crowd the streets on days when Duksoo Commercial High School and Sunrin Commercial High School (now Sunrin Internet High School) played against one another. Although these high school students have aged, they continue to visit the area, reliving their youth and continuing to indulge in the specialty tteokbokki.

However, some claim the history of this alley began in the 1950s. The owner of Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki restaurant says tteokbokki was being sold as early as 1953 as the area used to be home to Donga Theater and she sold tteokbokki, corn and potatoes to those visiting the theater. At first, tteokbokki was simply made with gochujang (red chili paste) but as time went by, cooks decided the dish could be more than just a snack. By adding ingredients like eggs, cellophane noodles, fish cakes, instant noodles and more recently squid, prawn and cheese, tteokbokki can be made more delicious and turns this beloved snack into a full meal.

Korea Art Festival (대한민국 미술축제)

Korea Art Festival (대한민국 미술축제)

13.3Km    2025-07-31

57 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7575-0980

Korea Art Festival is the nation's largest art festival that connects the 12 major art fairs and biennales taking place nationwide. The 2025 festival takes place in September, inviting visitors to enjoy the world of art.

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

13.3Km    2024-11-27

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park is a park established on the former site of the Dongdaemun Stadium. It serves as a thematic park showcasing the history and culture of Seoul, while also providing a space to experience modern design and culture. During the park's development in 2008, numerous artifacts from the Joseon dynasty, including The Two Floodgates, the Chiseong Castle, Military Training Agency, and over 1,000 relics from the Joseon era, were excavated. Alongside the park, there is the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and the Relic area.

Himart - Geumo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금오점)

Himart - Geumo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금오점)

13.3Km    2024-04-18

12-23, Geumo-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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The Museum of Medicine (서울대학교병원의학박물관)

The Museum of Medicine (서울대학교병원의학박물관)

13.3Km    2024-03-18

101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Museum of Medicine is located in the building of the former Daehan Medical Center, the oldest modern hospital in Korea. It is a medical museum that provides a comprehensive view of the development of modern medicine in Korea, the history of medical devices, and the transformation of Seoul National University Hospital. Through permanent and special exhibitions, the museum showcases medical artifacts and documents related to the history of medicine.

CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

13.3Km    2024-04-19

252, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Ttukseom Park Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 뚝섬유원지역)

13.3Km    2024-04-22

7, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Cheonggu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 청구점)

Himart - Cheonggu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 청구점)

13.3Km    2024-04-18

210, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Soda - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (소다 현대동대문점)

Soda - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (소다 현대동대문점)

13.3Km    2024-04-22

3F, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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KL - Hyundai Outlets Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KL 현대아울렛동대문점)

KL - Hyundai Outlets Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KL 현대아울렛동대문점)

13.3Km    2024-04-16

3F Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun Branch, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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