The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)
6.6Km 2022-09-13
jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000
The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, video room, shop and more to display King Sejong’s scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions, including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics. King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics.
Songpa Naru Park (Seokchonhosu Lake) (송파나루공원 (석촌호수))
6.6Km 2024-10-10
136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Songpa Naru Park, also commonly referred to as Seokchonhosu Lake, is a citizen park in Seoul with a jogging course and walking trails. It has two lakes with Songpa-daero Boulevard running in between. Originally, a branch of the Hangang River ran through the site, forming one large lake, but the lake was divided into two with the construction of Songpa-daero Boulevard. The total size of the two lakes is 217,850 ㎡, and they hold about 737 tons of water. The depth of the lakes is 4-5 meters.
Seoul Nori Madang (서울놀이마당)
6.6Km 2021-02-10
136, Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800
Established on December 25, 1984, Seoul Nori Madang offers diverse traditional performances on an outdoor stage to promote Korean folk plays and culture. Performances are regularly held every weekend; it hosts over 120 performances every year and each performance attracts over 1,300 visitors. Within Seoul Nori Madang is Songpa Folk Preservation Association, which offers seminars on folk plays such as Songpa Sandae Nori and Songpa Baekjung Nori for students, free of charge.
Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival (호수벚꽃축제)
6.6Km 2025-03-25
136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800
Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event held at Seokchon Lake. The event takes place between late March to mid-April, when cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the lakeside park. In addition, a variety of performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities also take place during the festival period.
ITALASIAN (이딸라시안)
6.6Km 2021-08-09
91, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-2272
It is a restaurant known for its large servings. This restaurant's signature menu is spaghetti. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Homeplus Express - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스익스프레스 광화문)
6.6Km 2024-04-18
91, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)
6.6Km 2024-03-04
175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-7713
King Sejong Statue can be found at Seoul’s Gwanghawmun Square. The statue commemorates King Sejong the Great (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450), the fourth king of Joseon (1392-1897). He is thought to be the greatest king in Korean history, for he is credited with great developments in science and technology, expansion of Joseon’s territory, and the creation of the Korean script, [Hangeul]. King Sejong’s likeness can be found on the 10,000 won bill as well.
Cancelled: Gwanghwamun International Art Festival (광화문국제아트페스티벌)
6.6Km 2022-11-14
175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Gwanghwamun International Art Festival is designed to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the arts and culture. In addition to the art exhibitions, visitors will also be able to enjoy various performances and try different kinds of arts and crafts such as ceramics, silver handicrafts, leather handicrafts, and more. The festival is also making a continuous effort to deliver more exciting programs and activities for visitors' enjoyment.
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