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Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울))

7.2Km    2024-10-25

55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt under the name of Gakwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result.

Jogyesa Temple plays an important role in Korean Buddhism as the head temple of the Jogye order. Jogyesa Temple’s Dharma Hall serves as the main venue for several Buddhist events, holding rituals, lectures, ceremonies, and other events all year long. The annual lantern festival in celebration of Buddha's birthday also takes place at this temple.

Gray House(그레이하우스)

7.2Km    2025-09-12

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 83 (동숭동)

Speed Scandal(과속스캔들)

7.2Km    2025-09-16

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 47 (동숭동)

Another Today(또 다른 오늘)

7.2Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 47 (동숭동)

Homeplus Express - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스익스프레스 광화문)

7.2Km    2024-04-18

91, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Givenchy - Lotte Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지방시 롯데잠실)

7.2Km    2024-04-23

1F, 521, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 잠실점)

7.2Km    2024-04-22

521, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Seoul National University Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 서울대점)

7.2Km    2024-06-27

172, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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KT Square (KT스퀘어)

7.2Km    2021-07-08

178, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1577-5599

KT Square is a multi-complex that offers various cultural performances as well as hands-on experiences of the latest in IT technology. Gallery 130 showcases the history of KT Corp.

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

7.2Km    2025-12-05

B172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-337-3692

Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism. The market features local store owners and businesses that exhibit and sell seasonal decor, handcrafted items, and winter snacks.