Olive Young - Jongno 1(il)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종로1가) - Area information

Olive Young - Jongno 1(il)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종로1가)

896.7M 2024-04-16

19, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Luii (루이)

900.9M 2024-07-17

40, Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-8889

Luii is a Chinese restaurant operated by a veteran chef with extensive experience in Chinese cuisine. The restaurant has several rooms of different sizes to accommodate various events. It also has a VIP room for more private gatherings.

Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

906.7M 2022-09-27

152, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Ilmin Art Museum located in former Dong-A Newspaper Building, was formed in honor of their honorable and late CEO Kim Sang-man. The museum was established in December of 1996, and with a full renovation in 2001, large exhibition hall and Ilmin collection was placed in. Through the renovation, the combination of glass and steel made Artrium aimed to become one of the best comtemporary museum, connecting the museum to the streets of Gwanghwamun.

This museum boasts a large Ilmin collection. There are 430 pieces of Ilmin collection from Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) to present, 1,200 pieces in the Donga Newspaper's collection of art, and 100 pieces of art owned by Hyundai Corporation. The Ilmin Collection mostly consists of pieces that Kim Sang-man collected from ceramics to aesthetic paintings. The Dongah Newspaper's collection has time-relevant pieces that are important in history.

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

917.0M 2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-0534

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.

World Pansori Festival (월드판소리페스티벌)

919.4M 2025-07-30

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-904-2835

World Pansori Festival is an international music festival that aims to promote pansori, the traditional Korean epic chant, and its values. The festival consists of a variety of performances and concert programs based on its yearly theme. In addition, the festival also has interactive activities for the attendees, such as a free pansori lesson and arts-and-crafts, to make pansori and traditional Korean music more accessible to the public.

Seoul Museum of Art (서울시립미술관(서소문본관))

924.7M 2024-06-19

61 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2124-8800

The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) is a space for all to meet and experience the joy of art. Located in the center of Jeong-dong, a district that retains traces of Seoul’s modern and contemporary history, the museum integrates the historical facade of the former Supreme Court with modern architecture. In addition to various programs―encompassing exhibitions, educational outreach initiatives, screenings, workshops, performances, and talks, communal spaces including SeMA Cafe, the artbook store, the open space lobby, and the outdoor sculpture park SeMA WALK provide a rich range of ways for visitors to experience art.

Jeonjujip (전주집)

945.5M 2024-10-15

16-15 Supyo-ro, 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2278-3311

A store featured several times in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and oysters.

Uniqlo - Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광화문D타워)

951.6M 2024-04-17

17, Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Mallijihwa Main Branch (만리지화 본점)

951.6M 2025-11-26

17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Mallijihwa, which embodies the meaning "eel that travels 10,000 ri and met fire," is an eel dining brand that modernizes the depth of Korean gastronomy. The restaurant's name was inspired by the eel's remarkable strength to swim across vast oceans to its spawning grounds—so significant that it is referred to as "malli fish" in the "Donguibogam" ("A Precious Mirror of Eastern Medicine"). Hence the name, Mallijihwa specializes in serving grilled eel, which is carefully grill with briquettes. The restaurant reinterprets eel with Korean aesthetics, offering a comfortable and elegant dining experience in a space that blends traditional architectural elements with a modern twist. The dishes served here offers an outstanding dining experience where the texture of the eel melts in one's mouth, and its flavor lingers long after. Signature dishes include grilled eel rice bowls, grilled eel, eel gujeolpan (platter of nine delicacies), and eel meal courses. The restaurant also offers seasonal lunch box made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch (모던샤브하우스 광화문D타워점)

951.6M 2025-12-02

17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located in Jongno-gu, Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch offers a selection of specialty broths to enjoy unlimited beef, pork, and vegetables. The restaurant serves four cuts of pork and beef in every course. The interior is designed with natural materials like earth, stone, and wood, inspired by the fluid process of cooking ingredients like meat and vegetables in a pot. The design reflects the natural movement and flow of ingredients as they cook together. The restaurant also has a range of private rooms, making it a popular choice for families with children and for gatherings, providing a comfortable dining experience.

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