Soul (소울)

7.9Km 2024-02-26

B1, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soul is a fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It presents reinterpretations of Korean cuisine, drawing inspiration from traditional dishes. The menu is structured into lunch and dinner courses. Known for its ability to artistically express familiar flavors encountered in daily life, Soul was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. Operating on a reservation-only basis, bookings can be made via phone.

Namdaemun Ginseng Market (남대문인삼시장)

7.9Km 2021-06-09

25-8, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1012

Namdaemun Ginseng Market is found along the central path of Namdaemun Market located on Namdaemun-ro.There are approximately 20 shops standing close together in the market, with seven other ginseng shops in a ginseng distributor center located on the second floor of Namdaemun Theatre building. Here, visitors can purchase quality ginseng at a 20~30% lower price than the regular consumer price.

Visitors can also purchase fresh ginseng and other processed products such as ginseng tea and powder, as well as a variety of oriental health foods including: red ginseng, honey, Yeongji mushrooms, traditional teas, brown rice and adlay.

Goethe-Institut Korea (주한독일문화원)

7.9Km 2019-03-18

132, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Goethe-Institut branches out worldwide as a cultural ambassador of Germany. The institution promotes German language and facilitates international cultural exchanges abroad by providing information related to Germany's culture, society and politics.

With an extensive network around the globe consisting of Goethe-Centers, cultural organizations, information centers, language examination centers, and language learning centers, Goethe-Institut is able to carry out tasks centered on foreign culture and educational policies. The center also engages in activities as a partner to Germany’s private and public cultural organizations, the federal government, and local communities.

Sweet Park (Lotte Children's Food Experience Center) (스위트파크(롯데어린이식품체험관))

7.9Km 2024-02-15

201 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Sweet Park is a children's food experience center, an educational and entertainment space featuring Lotte's food products. The park is designed as a village themed around Lotte's food items. It offers various tour programs such as Hot Air Balloon Theater, Sweet Park Tours, Lotte R&D Center Experience Zone, and Xylitol Dental Health Education Zone.

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

7.9Km 2021-07-07

109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-7338

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.

Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관)

7.9Km 2025-01-17

55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Seoul Museum of History covers everything about Seoul's history and culture from the prehistoric era to modern times, focusing especially on the Joseon era. The museum aims to raise cultural awareness and build a strong bond within the community by collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying artifacts and materials related to Seoul as well as promoting the city's history and culture to an international audience.

Manjok Ohyang Jokbal City Hall (만족오향족발 시청)

7.9Km 2024-03-12

134-7, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-4755

Located close to City Hall station, Manjok Ohyang Jokbal specializes in jokbal (braised pigs' feet). The restaurant has been recognized for its quality by being included in the 2023 Michelin Guide. It is recommended to try jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles) and riceballs, which are perfect for pairing with pork feet. Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, and Namdaemun Gate are nearby, so visiting them will enrich one's cultural experience.

Burdeng Children's Clothing Shopping Center (부르뎅 아동복)

7.9Km 2021-04-09

14, Namdaemunsijang 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-5737

Burdeng Children's Clothing Shopping Center offers diverse clothing items and accessories for adults and children in particular. It is one of the largest distributors of children's clothing in Korea. High quality children's clothing is available at inexpensive prices for both retail and wholesale purchases.

Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

7.9Km 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.

Taco Chilichili (타코칠리칠리)

7.9Km 2021-10-06

218, Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7219

Taco Chilichili serves high-quality taco dishes that are simple, delicious, and reasonably priced. Although food at the restaurant differs somewhat from traditional Mexican cuisine, the quesadillas, and rice-filled burritos are still delicious.

Indoor dining areas are located on the first and second floors of the restaurant; there is also an outdoor dining area on the second floor. The dining area on the first floor only has a few tables and can be noisier, but it also gives diners the unique experience of seeing their food as it is prepared. For a quieter dining experience, head up to the wider seating sections on the second floor. Both floors of the restaurant feature unique interior design that makes this restaurant stand out from others.

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