Shinsegae Department Store - Main Store (신세계백화점 (본점)) - Area information

Shinsegae Department Store - Main Store (신세계백화점 (본점))

379.8M 2025-04-07

63 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Shinsegae Department Store opened its doors as the first modern department store in the country in 1960. It stands where Korea's first department store, the Japanese Misreukkosi Department Store, used to be in the 1930s. After undergoing remodeling in 2007, it reopened as a luxury hall, featuring diverse brands ranging from the top three international luxury brands to new designer brands. In addition, the Trinity Gardens and art halls in the department store serve as a cultural space for a shopping experience that combines art and shopping.

Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal (명동뚱뚱이족발)

436.8M 2024-10-15

9, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

One of the old restaurants in Myeong-dong featured in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Myeongdong Guesthouse Como (명동게스트하우스 꼬모)

452.7M 2024-12-23

12 , Toegye-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Como is a guesthouse in Jongno-gu, Seoul, just 3-minute’s walk away from Myeongdong Station on Line 4. Como is particularly popular with foreign travelers: staff are fluent in English and Chinese, and luggage storage is free of charge. Rooms come in different sizes to cater from single travelers to family groups, and all have a separate bathroom and toilet. Must-see local sights such as Namsan Seoul Tower, Sungnyemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market are easily reached by car or bus.

Leaders Dermatology Clinic Myeongdong (리더스피부과의원 명동점)

548.7M 2025-10-23

B1 Floor, 72 Toegye-ro (Hoehyeon-dong 1-ga, SK Leaders' View Namsan), Jung-gu, Seoul

Founded in 2001 by board-certified dermatologists from Seoul National University College of Medicine, Leaders Dermatology has grown into a trusted network of over 12 clinics across Korea and internationally, with a team of more than 20 dermatologists and 150 medical professionals.
Our doctors are actively involved in global academic circles delivering lectures at renowned conferences and seminars and are dedicated to raising the bar for dermatological care. With a systematic, patient-centered approach, our mission is to become the No.1 dermatology clinic in customer satisfaction through excellence in service and results.

Seoul Plaza (서울광장)

568.0M 2024-06-19

110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall is a historic site where the March 1, 1919 (Samil) Independence Movement and the pro-democracy movement in June 1987 were held. It is also a well-known place where tens of thousands of Korean soccer fans gathered together to watch the 2002 World Cup Games. Being located within the center of the city and surrounded by many historic attractions, including Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza has become a representative attraction of Seoul.

Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum (초전섬유ㆍ퀼트박물관)

585.9M 2024-03-06

29, Toegye-ro 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Opened in 1998, Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum is the only textile art museum in Korea. Visiotrs can learn about the excellence and tradition of Korean textiles by observing a wide range of domestic and international textile artworks. In addition to exhibiting its collection, the museum also holds special exhibitions as well as textile and quilt competitions, giving visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with textile artworks.

Bugeogukjip (북어국집)

592.8M 2024-12-27

38, Eulji-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Bugeogukjip (formerly “Teojutgol”) is a restaurant behind City Hall in Seoul that has been serving up authentic dried Pollack soup since 1968. Despite a name change, the restaurant has proudly stood in this same location for decades, earning a strong reputation for its dried Pollack soup made using traditional cooking methods.

Since the restaurant only serves one thing—dried Pollack soup—there are few preparations to be made and the meal arrives on your table in minutes. Customers are free to serve themselves basic side dishes such as kimchi and can have as many servings of rice as they’d like, allowing diners to enjoy a hearty meal at a low price. While the restaurant’s design and menu may be simple, Bugeogukjip takes pride in its long history and the careful efforts that have earned it a reputation as one of the most notable restaurants in Seoul.

Seoul Metropolitan Library (서울도서관)

592.2M 2022-12-14

110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Seoul Library provides access to a wide range of documents and materials about Seoul Metropolitan City. Visitors will find diverse resources related to the city including history, culture, urban planning, transportation, environmental issues, administration, reports on outbound visitors, research documents, video clips, and e-data.

HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

599.9M 2025-10-29

40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Located inside the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center, HiKR Ground is a Korean tourism publicity center where visitors can experience K-pop and view media art at the same time. The name "HiKR Ground" embodies the meaning that Korea (KR) will greet ("Hi") global tourists and become a playground. Notably, it provides Korean tourism content in multiple ways for the younger generation to enjoy. On the first floor, there is a space to enjoy various media arts through the large media screen HiKR Wall, where visitors can see "Landscape of the New City" by media artist Lee Lee-nam, and Korean tourism videos submitted by global hallyu fans. On the second floor, visitors can make their own K-pop music videos using the XR Live Studio. At the window facing the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream, there is a mesmerizing artwork called ''North Wall'' by installation artist Suh Do-ho. On the third and fourth floors, visitors can get immersed in Korean local tourism through various arts, experiences, and exhibitions.

We Ride (위라이드)

599.9M 2023-07-28

40 , Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

"The best way to tour Seoul"
With WeRide's certified tour guides, travelers can experience unforgettable memories by riding an electric bicycle to attractions hidden all over Seoul. The tour takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, and participants can safely tour around Seoul with a professional guide. The fun of electric bicycles adds to the joy of the guide's story of Korean culture. If there are guests who cannot ride bicycles, they can use electric rickshaws. There is also a bicycle rental service for bicycle riders traveling in Korea.

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