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Converse - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스명동중앙점)

1.2Km 2024-07-01

3, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Ai Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (아이약국)

1.2Km 2024-06-27

20, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

1.2Km 2025-07-11

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-1645

In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

1.2Km 2025-07-11

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-737-6444

Deoksugung Palace has held a guard changing ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity to experience royal culture. The royal gate is opened and closed at pre-determined times, and the gatekeepers in charge of guard duty and patrols hold a shift ceremony three times a day.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a highly recommended event for tourists. It is held three times a day, with each ceremony following the same procedure and lasts for forty minutes to an hour, and the ceremony is free of charge. There are no ceremonies on Mondays as well as on severely cold or hot days.

As the ceremony begins, the changing of the guards commences replete with traditional musical instruments, and exchanges a password for verification. An eight-minute guard ceremony ensues, followed by a seven-minute change ceremony, and finally a patrol that completes the ceremony. The procedure takes a dramatic turn when 18 guards in six official positions beat a drum and bellow some orders.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene. The guards’ splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a pleasure to view. Once the ceremony is over, visitors can take pictures with the gatekeepers.

Wiseyou Clinic - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (와이즈유의원코스메틱 명동)

1.2Km 2024-04-17

3F, 52, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰리스약국)

1.2Km 2024-04-19

51, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Ziozia Ssts - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지오지아 SSTS 명동점)

1.2Km 2024-04-22

6, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰니스약국)

1.2Km 2024-06-27

51, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Arumdaun Nara Dermatology Clinic - Myeongdong (아름다운나라피부과의원 명동점)

1.2Km 2025-11-21

4th Floor, 6 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Founded in 2000. Our clinic is led by a board-certified dermatologist. One of only 2% of doctors in Korea who are certified dermatology specialists who personally provides all consultations and treatments.

Wangbijip (왕비집)

1.2Km 2024-03-11

26, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-1945

Wangbijip is a restaurant where all the meat is grilled by the staff. They focus on meats such as hanu galbisal (grilled boneless korean galbi) and sweet grilled marinated galbi. Popular lunch specialties include sogalbi jeongsik (grilled galbi set menu), bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), and dwaeji galbi jeongsik (grilled pork galbi set menu). The set menucomes with soybean paste jjigae and janchi guksu (banquet noodles) for a small serving. The lightly flavored janchi guksu is the best combination with the marinated galbi, giving it a light aftertaste.

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