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Myeongdong Theater (명동예술극장)

Myeongdong Theater (명동예술극장)

727.0M    2021-06-09

35, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1644-2003

Myeongdong Theater is an exclusive theatrical performance center, located in what was originally the National Theater of Korea. From 1934 to 1973, the National Theater of Korea pioneered Korean arts and culture, serving as a movie theater, performance hall and art theater. Though it closed its doors in 1975, it was reopened on June 5, 2009 after 3 years of renovation under the name of Myeongdong Theater. The exterior of the theater was left untouched, while the interior was completely updated for a modern design. The theater has a mid-sized performance hall with state-of-the-art stage equipment and a seating capacity of 588 seats. The close proximity of the seats and the stage offers great views as well as allows the audience to share the passion of the performers on stage. The theater presents a range of performances such as theatrical plays, experimental plays, non-verbal performances, and musicals. In addition, the place is a popular venue for diverse events like acting contests, theater festivals and performance festivals.

NOBIZIB (너비집)

NOBIZIB (너비집)

726.8M    2021-03-24

37-8, Myeongdong, 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-4084

This restaurant is famous for spicy Galbijjim (braised short ribs). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy braised short ribs.

Adidas Original - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아디다스오리지널 명동점)

Adidas Original - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아디다스오리지널 명동점)

726.5M    2024-04-19

20, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Korea Beauty Festival (코리아뷰티페스티벌)

Korea Beauty Festival (코리아뷰티페스티벌)

729.9M    2024-05-23

35 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-4356

The Korea Beauty Festival is a full-on K-beauty festival geared towards international visitors, with participation of many tourism and beauty organizations. Visitors can enjoy K-beauty experiences and discounts ranging from hair and make-up to fashion and even medical and wellbeing themes.

Olive Young - Myeongdong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동중앙점)

731.6M    2024-06-27

1F, 18, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Animation Center (서울 애니메이션센터)

Seoul Animation Center (서울 애니메이션센터)

736.3M    2022-09-27

10-1 Hoehyeon-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3455-8341

The Seoul Animation Center was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in May 1999 with the aim of providing comprehensive support to Korea’s cartoon and animation industry. The center runs an information desk, offers educational programs, holds events to support new talents and productions, and hosts diverse events and exhibitions.

Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

742.3M    2022-09-27

152, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Ilmin Art Museum located in former Dong-A Newspaper Building, was formed in honor of their honorable and late CEO Kim Sang-man. The museum was established in December of 1996, and with a full renovation in 2001, large exhibition hall and Ilmin collection was placed in. Through the renovation, the combination of glass and steel made Artrium aimed to become one of the best comtemporary museum, connecting the museum to the streets of Gwanghwamun. 

 This museum boasts a large Ilmin collection. There are 430 pieces of Ilmin collection from Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) to present, 1,200 pieces in the Donga Newspaper's collection of art, and 100 pieces of art owned by Hyundai Corporation. The Ilmin Collection mostly consists of pieces that Kim Sang-man collected from ceramics to aesthetic paintings. The Dongah Newspaper's collection has time-relevant pieces that are important in history.

Myeongdong Hanubang (명동한우방)

Myeongdong Hanubang (명동한우방)

742.2M    2021-03-18

37-5, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-8132

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A Korean BBQ restaurant. The representative menu is grilled thin skirt.

GOYONAM - Myeongdong Branch (고요남 명동)

GOYONAM - Myeongdong Branch (고요남 명동)

743.7M    2021-03-19

10, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-2225

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant well-known for the large meat attached to bone and 55cm-long yukhoe chobap (a dish of raw slices of beef served over pressed vinegar rice). The representative menu is grilled beef ribs.