Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문) - Area information - Korea travel information

Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문)

9.4Km    2025-01-14

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300

Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon dynasty). Later on, the gate was destroyed by multiple fires during the Imjin War (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592), therefore current form of the establishment displays designs that are more often seen in the late 19th century's. In addition, a lot of subsidary marks and buildings are removed from the original places and relocated passing the time, however, still remains to represent prestigious ambience.

Injeongmun Gate served as the place for several coronation ceremonies of kings, prince's succession of throne, and many other national affairs celebrated by the royal members who gathered and aligned around this gate.

Kukje Gallery (국제갤러리)

9.4Km    2021-07-29

54, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-8449

The Kukje Galley has been committed to presenting the work of significant Korean and international contemporary artists to the public since 1982. The gallery has established itself as a leading venue for international exhibits such as Helen Frankenthaler, Sam Francis, Jim Dine, Frank Stella, Robert Mangold, Anthony Caro, Cy Twombly, Edward Ruscha, Anselm Kiefer, Joseph Beuys, and Bill Viola, attracting enthusiastic responses from both the public and the media.

The gallery has placed emphasis on collaborations between artists, galleries, and art dealers around the world and nurturing upcoming artists by sponsoring their artwork and giving them international exposure.

Hyeseong Kalguksu (혜성칼국수)

9.4Km    2021-03-30

247-1, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-967-6918

It serves Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup), or kneaded noodles, with a 50-year tradition. The best menu at this restaurant is noodle soup with chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Artbox - Yeonsinnae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 연신내)

9.4Km    2024-04-18

215, Yeonseo-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Hosim [Tax Refund Shop] (호심)

9.4Km    2024-04-19

1F, 33, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Going to the End(끝까지 간다)

9.4Km    2025-07-21

서울특별시 종로구 이화장1길 24 (이화동)

Book’s Art Journey(북극곰예술여행)

9.4Km    2025-07-21

서울특별시 종로구 이화장1길 24 (이화동)

Hanboknam (한복남)

9.5Km    2021-01-27

17, Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-6485-8507

Started in Jeonju in 2012, Hanboknam strived to promote the beauty of hanbok, earning recognition by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2015. Following this, Hanboknam opened a hanbok exhibition and rental shop in the Bukchon area of Seoul in 2016. The shop provides customers with numerous styles of hanbok, from royalty to beggars. The rental shop also offers various accessories to pair with the different hanbok for a complete look.

KAVOLO - Yeonsinnae Branch (까볼로 연신내)

9.5Km    2021-03-26

16-14, Yeonseo-ro 27-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-382-2015

This restaurant's signature menu is spaghetti. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

Hanji House (한지가헌)

9.5Km    2025-07-25

31-9 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Hanji House was founded to pass on the cultural heritage of hanji, traditional Korean paper, as well as to promote its excellence and uses in everyday life. The center is operated by Korea Craft & Design Foundation, and offers a variety of programs that consist of exhibitions, hands-on activities, classes, and marketing hanji products. On the first floor is Hanji Showroom, where various exhibitions take place to showcase hanji of the past and the present. The basement floor comprises Hanji Open Archive, Hanji Print Studio, and Hanji Workroom, where most of the hands-on activities and classes are held. Hanji House also offers a docent program for exploring the whole area.