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Daehangno (University Street) (대학로)

2.0Km    2021-03-25

104, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Daehangno is an artistic neighborhood that stretches 1.1 kilometers from Jongno 5-ga Intersection to Hyehwa-dong Rotary. The area is filled with culture and performing arts facilities, with the center of all this being Marronnier Park. Visitors can find performances taking play every day at the many theaters large and small, as well as restaurants serving a range of cuisines. The area is especially active on weekends and during the street festival period.

CheongKwanJang - Jonggak Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 종각역)

2.0Km    2024-04-22

#102, 95, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Killology(킬롤로지)

2.0Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8가길 85 (동숭동)

Rimbaud(랭보)

2.0Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8가길 85 (동숭동)

The Revised Annals of King Gyeongjong(경종수정실록)

2.0Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8가길 85 (동숭동)

Ostrich Boys(타조소년들)

2.0Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8가길 85 (동숭동)

Yangbandeck (양반댁)

2.0Km    2024-03-18

19-18 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-5507, +82-2-730-1112

Yangbandeck is a traditional Korean house in Insa-dong, serving ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) and bori gulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker). Theganjang gejang is made from crabs filled with roe, matured in soy sauce. The taste of barley-aged dried yellow croaker, made from dried yellow croaker matured in sea breeze and served on top of rice, is exceptional. Each meal comes with a hot pot rice, and side dishes such as soybean paste jjigae, pancakes, kimchi, and japchae are served as standard.

Arko Arts Theater (아르코예술극장)

2.0Km    2021-04-16

7, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-0007

Opened on April 1, 1981, Arko Arts Theater’s mission statement is to “boost performance art, obtain performance space to promote its popularity among the public, and support stages to pure art organizations facing financial difficulties." As the center of performance art, the theater also began to attract a slew of small theaters and has played a pivotal role in promoting performance art and populating Dongsung-dong with artists. The theater offers a large hall, small hall, multipurpose studio space, and practice room.

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

2.0Km    2024-04-18

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

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Art Center K (아트센터 K)

2.0Km    2022-09-08

101, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Art Center K (formerly Wonder Space) opened in February 2012, offers art programs in Daehangno, a neighborhood of youth, romance and culture. It also supports artists through creative activities, exchanges, and trainings, while serving as a performing art hall where people can participate in artistic and creative activities.

Art Center K's three theaters feature unique stages and audience spaces: Donggeurami (Circular) Theater, Semo (Triangle) Theater, and Nemo (Square) Theater. One stage hosts fun and educational open-run performances for children, while the other two theaters offer popular plays, musicals, concerts, and other cultural events.