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Olive Mart [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 올리브마트)

Olive Mart [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 올리브마트)

5.4Km    2024-04-16

1F, 229-3, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

5.4Km    2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-5900

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

Junggok-dong Furniture Street (중곡동 가구거리)

5.4Km    2025-03-17

Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
010-5508-0089

Junggok-dong Furniture Street stretches between Achasan Subway Station and Gunjagyo Bridge, hosting a concentration of furniture stores on either side of the main road. This area accommodates a diverse range of furniture stores, featuring well-known domestic and international brands alongside smaller and medium-sized furniture shops. It serves as a convenient destination for customers to compare and purchase various furniture items, including beds, sofas, dining tables, wardrobes, chairs, and interior accessories, all within close proximity. The accessibility to Gunja Subway Station makes it easily reachable via public transportation.

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

5.4Km    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.

Techno Mart - Gangbyeon Branch (테크노마트-강변점)

Techno Mart - Gangbyeon Branch (테크노마트-강변점)

5.5Km    2022-12-29

85, Gwangnaru-ro 56-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3424-0114

Techno Mart is packed with an estimated number of 1,100 special electronics and appliance stores from 2F to 8F. It is a large shopping mall that connects to other shopping and discount stores. Techno Mart has a variety of high-tech electronics stores selling computers, audio equipment, data communication equipment, and offers 10-20% discounts and warranties on a wide range of items.

Floor B1 houses a major bookstore and discount store selling department store-quality clothing, general goods, living goods, and food. CGV Gangbyeon is a multiplex theater on the 10F and has 11 theaters with around 2,000 seats and a game arcade. Visitors can take part in shopping and culture activities all within Techno Mart, which is also easily accessible by public transportation due to its close proximity to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. A guide at the basement entrance also offers language services.