Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

4.1Km 2024-12-04

1 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

Lee Seo-yun Hanbok (이서윤한복)

4.1Km 2020-04-11

7, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-4250

Lee Seo-yun Hanbok seeks hanbok that blends both traditional Korean and western designs. It not only weaves fabrics for its own hanbok, but dyes them as well. The main items cover party dresses, wedding dresses, ornaments, cushions, and sitting cushions. Lee Seo-yun, the owner of the store, was responsible for clothing and ornaments shown in the Korean soap opera, Iljimae and his works have appeared in many soap operas, traditional Korean dance performances and fashion shows as well.

Gomguksijib (곰국시집)

4.1Km 2016-10-21

24, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-3249~50

Gomguksi is a soup consisting of handmade noodles and beef slices in a thick and rich beef broth. Gomguksi became famous through word-of-mouth by tourists from the neighboring country of Japan. These days the restaurant is always crowded with people. Also, the side dishes that accompany Gomguksi are extremely delicious.

JDX - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 영등포)

4.1Km 2024-04-18

JDX Bldg., 9, Beodeunaru-ro 14-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Hottracks - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 광화문점)

4.1Km 2024-04-23

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Gwanghwamun Plaza (광화문 광장)

4.1Km 2025-03-13

172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Gwanghwamun Plaza was opened to the public in August 2022 after renovation. Sejong-ro, the main street of Seoul with 600 years of history, has been reborn as a space for historical and cultural experiences by restoring Yukjo Street. Woldae (Elevated Ceremonial Stage) was reconstructed at the entrance of the "Plaza that Recovers the History of Gwanghwamun," and the statue of Haetae, an imaginary animal that judges good and evil, has been restored. In addition, traces of Yukjo Street, the main street of Hanyang in the past, were restored in the ‘Plaza that recreates the scenery of Yukjo Street’ near Sejong-ro Park, with a scale model installed. This is an excellent place for a stroll with beautiful scenery, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain.

Seogeulleongtang (서글렁탕)

4.1Km 2021-04-20

394, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-780-8858

This is a restaurant serving pork belly soaked in a special sauce. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled pork belly.

Olive Young - Mugyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 무교동점)

4.1Km 2024-06-26

1F, 24, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Chamdaegutang (참대구탕)

4.1Km 2021-09-01

3, Hangang-daero 62-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7380

This is a Korean cuisine located in Itaewon, Seoul. Clear fish soup boiled with codfish (fish). The best menu at this restaurant is codfish stew.

Ground Seesaw Seochon (그라운드시소 서촌)

4.1Km 2023-01-17

18-8, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ground Seesaw is a cultural complex located in Seochon, Jongno presented by Media & Art, an exhibition production company, and designed by SoA, an architecture firm, and Loci Studio, a landscaping studio. Visitors are able to check out a variety of exhibits at Ground Seesaw Seochon.

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