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Gallery Simon (갤러리 시몬)

Gallery Simon (갤러리 시몬)

8.3Km    2022-09-15

20, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-3031

Since its opening in April, 1994, Gallery Simon has continued to focus on promoting the beauty of modern art. Exhibitions include works from experienced artists as well as the works of budding artists, both from Korea and abroad. Select artists, referred to collectively as "Simon's Friends," have exhibitions annually. The changing collections allow the museum and featured artists to constantly strive for improvement and follow the changes in art over time.

Dal Café (달 카페)

8.3Km    2024-03-18

94-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7355

Dal Café is a café located in Bukchon Hanok Village, housed within a traditional Korean hanok. "Dal" means "moon" in Korean. The café is designed with lighting fixtures that give the impression of the moon hanging on the wall, making it a perfect spot for photography. The signature menu item here is the traditional Korean shaved ice with topping served in a traditional pot.

Olive Young - Dongnimmun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 독립문)

8.3Km    2024-04-18

99, Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Ground Seesaw Seochon (그라운드시소 서촌)

8.3Km    2023-01-17

18-8, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ground Seesaw is a cultural complex located in Seochon, Jongno presented by Media & Art, an exhibition production company, and designed by SoA, an architecture firm, and Loci Studio, a landscaping studio. Visitors are able to check out a variety of exhibits at Ground Seesaw Seochon.

Himart - Sangdo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상도점)

Himart - Sangdo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상도점)

8.3Km    2024-04-22

237, Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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The Great Full Moon Festival  (정월대보름 한마당)

The Great Full Moon Festival (정월대보름 한마당)

8.3Km    2025-02-05

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3704-3106

The National Folk Museum is celebrating the first full moon of the Lunar new year, Jeongwol Daeboreum. A variety of experiences are prepared to eliminate bad luck and pray for prosperity and health. The event provides a chance for locals and tourists alike to learn more about the traditional culture of Korea.

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)

8.3Km    2024-03-18

24 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-3555

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).

Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)

Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)

8.3Km    2022-08-30

90, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-3957

The Bukchon Museum displays items that have been collected from Bukchon, a historical village that was once home to the nation’s nobility. The museum was founded to observe urban development that took place in the recent decades through collected and preserved veryday household items that were used by Bukchon residents. Visitors are even allowed to touch items on display to better be able to imagine life in Korea before industrialization.

Seochon Village (서촌마을)

Seochon Village (서촌마을)

8.4Km    2024-12-02

45 Pirundae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Nuha-dong)

Seochon Village is the name given to the area to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a historic village, home to old shops and hanok buildings that have stood the test of time. Korean traditions and contemporary sensibilities coexist within Seochon Village’s maze-like alleyways, creating the unique ambience that makes the district so beloved. One can find shops, guesthouses, cafés, and restaurants in the village.

Chungmuro Busan Bokjip (충무로 부산복집)

8.4Km    2024-02-28

9-1 Jungdae-ro 27-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-404-3227

Chungmuro Busan Bokjip is a puffer fish cuisine restaurant situated near Ogeum Park and Olympic Park. The signature menu is the jajubong maeuntang (spicy tiger puffer fish stew), offering a flavorful and refreshing broth made with fresh puffer fish, green onions, radishes, and kelp. Another popular dish is the spicy and sweet bulgogi with fresh puffer fish. Additionally, the bogeo shabu-shabu (puffer fish shabu-shabu) allows diners to enjoy fresh vegetables and puffer fish cooked at the table. Nearby attractions include Seokchonhosu Lake and Lotte World.