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Sosohan Punggyeong (소소한 풍경)

Sosohan Punggyeong (소소한 풍경)

5.8Km    2024-02-20

75 Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Sosohan Punggyeong is the first restaurant that received the restaurant guide, Blue Ribbon Survey, in Korea. It is located in a renovated house with a courtyard. They offer a course menu featuring appetizers to desserts. One of the signature dishes is the gaji jjim (spicy eggplant soup), a dish made with eggplant and meat. It is recommended to make reservations in advance, as many guests prefer to book ahead.

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대입구역)

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대입구역)

5.8Km    2024-04-17

1F, 285, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

5.8Km    2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

Whanki Art Museum (환기미술관)

Whanki Art Museum (환기미술관)

5.8Km    2024-03-04

63, Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-7701

Whanki Art Museum exhibits the works of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), the pioneer of Korean abstract art. Kim was inspired by traditional features such as Korean mountains and streams, the sky, moons and clouds, the white porcelain and traditional patterns, and worked to express them in abstract forms through points, lines, and surfaces. The main collection features nearly 300 works by Kim. One can also find an art shop and a café.

Olive Young - Cheongdam Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 청담사거리)

Olive Young - Cheongdam Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 청담사거리)

5.8Km    2024-04-17

8, Dosan-daero 89-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Boobing (부빙)

Boobing (부빙)

5.8Km    2024-01-12

136 Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Boobing is short for "Buam-dong bingsu" (shaved ice). As such, it is a shaved ice restaurant that always has a long waiting line on weekdays or weekends. The main menu item is pat bingsu (shaved ice with red beans), made with red beans that are provided by a bean produce. They also serve their own original bingsu desserts that use ingredients like melon, mint chocolate, and gold pineapple. Their signature menu is Chodang corn bingsu, made with finely ground corn with milk ice on top. The cafe has a one bingsu order per person policy.

Mingles (밍글스)

5.8Km    2017-02-03

1F, 757, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-515-7306

Mingles creates a new taste based on traditional Korean cuisine. It offers various selections depending on one’s favorite flavors through a tasting guide introduced on the menu board.

Dosan Park (도산공원)

5.8Km    2022-12-16

20, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-543-2558

Located in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, Dosan Park, a neighborhood park, was built in 1973 to pay tribute to Dosan Ahn Chang-ho’s patriotism. Dosan Ahn Chang-ho’s tomb was moved here from Manguri Public Cemetery as well as his wife, Lee Hyeryen, whose tomb was moved from Los Angeles. The tribute was extended by naming the boulevard from Cheongdam-dong to Nonhyeon-dong, as Dosan-daero. Visitors can find a bronze statue, monument with quotations, epitaph headstone and more within the park. Commemoration event is held on March 10th of every year.

You&Chung Skin Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (유앤정피부과의원)

You&Chung Skin Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (유앤정피부과의원)

5.8Km    2024-06-26

456, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Market O - Apgujeong Branch (마켓오 압구정)

Market O - Apgujeong Branch (마켓오 압구정)

5.8Km    2021-03-29

310, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-515-0105

It is a good restaurant not only for meals but also for gatherings. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is steak.