Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

162.60036597651333m 236684 2024-03-05

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

Wida - Mugyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이다 무교)

165.59460931176028m 0 2024-04-27

37, Mugyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

219.90501615853486m 22821 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.

Olens - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 광화문)

219.342199490119m 0 2024-04-18

1F, 82, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Samwon Ilsik (삼원일식)

225.53098892092984m 173 2021-03-19

32, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-3680

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul. This restaurant is one of Mugyo-dong's best kept secrets. The best menu at this restaurant is codfish stew.

KT Square (KT스퀘어)

226.94488566727048m 5189 2021-07-08

178, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1577-5599

KT Square is a multi-complex that offers various cultural performances as well as hands-on experiences of the latest in IT technology. Gallery 130 showcases the history of KT Corp.

Cheonggye Pharmacy - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (청계약국 청계천)

239.71255013356583m 0 2024-04-17

14, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (영풍문고 종로점)

246.76688316093112m 0 2024-04-18

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Muji - Youngpoong Bookstore Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 영풍문고)

246.76688316093112m 0 2024-04-17

B1-2 (Yeongpung Bldg., Seorin-dong), 41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch (영풍문고-종로점)

247.66254230399358m 42361 2020-02-21

41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2776

Along with books, Youngpoong Bookstore sells gifts, small electronics, stationery and much more. It also hosts various recitals, book signings, and literary programs. The Jongno branch of Youngpoong is the nation’s largest bookstore, boasting a total area of over 10,600 meters square.

The basement level of the store houses over 350,000 Korean and international books and there is also a customer service center and electronic search program where shoppers can find information on books.

On the B2 floor is the “Stylish Gift Mall,” which houses various stationery items, gifts, accessories, and brand shops like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung Digital.There is also a CD section, healthcare section, diaries, home-décor items, luxury fountain pens, Hello Kitty section, café, eateries, and much more.

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