Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

17.7Km 2024-12-02

251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

17.7Km 2024-04-19

1F, 157, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Oracle Dermatology - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (청담오라클피부과성형외과의원)

17.7Km 2024-04-18

612, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Amares [Tax Refund Shop] (강남중고명품 아마레스)

17.7Km 2024-06-28

50, Gangnam-daero 160-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

17.7Km 2023-01-16

279-24, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government's independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground floors houses three permanent exhibits, one special exhibit, Larchiveum, Symbol Plaza, storage, multi-purpose hall, and rooftop garden over a total area of 3,656 square meters, a total floor area of 9,703 square meters and a total exhibition space of 2,240 square meters. The permanent exhibits consist of a series of historic events from the March 1st Movement, which served as a turning point for the formation of the Provisional Government, to the foundation of the Korean Government that succeeded the mantle of the provisional government, while the special exhibit on the 1st floor currently hosts a special opening exhibition under the title of 『The Return of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea』. Moreover, a symbolic wall installation under the theme of "Waves of History" is displayed in the outdoor plaza on the 1st floor of the memorial expressing the Provisional Government’s desire for independence and the dynamics of the past, present, and future of Korea.

Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)

17.7Km 2025-10-23

1 Tongil-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Culture Station Seoul 284 opened in 2011 by restoring the old Seoul Station. The complex holds various programs including exhibitions, performances, cultural events and workshops. It holds over 100 years of history with Namdaemun Station being the original name of the station in 1900 and changing to Gyeongseong Station, Seoul Station, and now Culture Station Seoul 284. The look of 1925 Gyeongseong Station offers visitors a flashback to the past, providing a fun and special experience.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm
This is where Mok-ha (played by Park Eun-bin) waited for Ki-ho (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) with flowers in the TV series "Castaway Diva." As the restored historic Seoul Station, it also appeared in "Reply 1994" as the location where Samcheonpo (played by Kim Sung Kyun) first arrived in Seoul.

ARTEASPOON (아티스푼)

17.7Km 2025-10-23

7 Sinheung-ro 36-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

ARTEASPOON operates cultural arts programs centered on paintings, music, and books. It also has a program related to exploring one's feelings and mind, and offers a special program for foreigners for learning Korean culture and art. Located in Huam-dong at the foothills of Namsan Mountain, it's an ideal place to immerse in art and inspirations.