Myeong-dong Mart - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (명동마트 명동) - Area information

Myeong-dong Mart - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (명동마트 명동)

407.69806866266066m 0 2024-04-18

B1F, 58, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Korea House (한국의집)

410.2145944121844m 84850 2019-03-19

10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Korea House was opened in 1981. It is a traditional Korean building that introduces the culture and lifestyle of Koreans, where you can experience traditional architecture and a classical atmosphere. The building was built in the style of the Joseon Dynasty's Jagyeong-jeon building at the Gyeongbok Palace. It is the only building built in the traditional architectural style. You will feel its antiquity as you enter the building.

It is divided into the Haerin-gwan (a space for people to get acquainted with each other), the Traditional Theater, and three annex buildings (Munhyang-ru, Nokeum-jeong and Cheongwu-jeong). At Haerin-gwan, you can enjoy traditional music at Garak-dang and try traditional food at Sohwa-dang. In the square of Garak-dang you can view a traditional wedding (on the weekends) or people playing folk games. Also, at the Traditional Theater, about 156 seats are available, and in the afternoons Human Cultural Assets or members of the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts and the National Corps members present traditional music and dances. Sinayui, Salpuri, Pansori, the Drum Dance and the Bongsan Mask Dance are the most popular programs for foreigners. The programs are all explained in English and Japanese.

In the Cultural Gift Shop you can view various crafts made by traditional craftsmen. It is always open and the crafts are for sale as well. There are pottery, ceramics, golden crafts, knots and embroidery etc; approximately 500 pieces of artwork made by craftsmen from 20 different fields. Next to the House of Korea is the Namsan-gol Hanok Village where visitors can explore traditional houses.

Korea House (한국의집)

410.2145944121844m 37447 2024-03-05

10 Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-9101

Located in the center of Seoul, Korea House is a must-visit tourism spot as a high-end cultural complex offering Hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), traditional refreshments, traditional performance arts, and traditional weddings, allowing visitors to feel the beauty of Korean culture and the taste of Korea. Guests can also enjoy the elegant beauty of hanok.

Korea House Café & Art Shop (한국의집 사랑 카페앤아트샵)

410.2145944121844m 17459 2021-06-30

10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2270-1190

Korea House Café & Art Shop strives to promote traditional crafts and culture through handmade traditional Korean products. They also play an important role in the production of traditional crafts globally.
The shopwares are created using traditional patterns, designs, and sculptural aesthetics in accordance with craftsmanship that has been passed down for generations. Visitors can also learn more about the culture of Korean crafts at the shop. They also offer counseling for traditional wedding ceremonies.

Areumdaun Nara Dermatology Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (아름다운나라피부과)

412.57424324695876m 0 2024-04-22

4-6F, 125, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Traditional Performance at The Korea House (한국의집 전통예술공연 KOREA 심청)

414.77436559725606m 47432 2021-07-08

10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2266-9101~3

The Korea House has been a venue for traditional performing arts for more than 20 years, presenting various musical performances, court dances, and folk dances such as Pungmulnori (farmers’ percussion performance), Talchum (mask dance), Pansori (a traditional narrative vocal performance), and Sinawi (an ensemble of eight traditional musical instruments).

At Korea House, visitors can discover the diverseness and richness of Korean music and art performance. Popular and nationally recognized intangible cultural asset holders such as An Sook Seon, Park Byeong Cheon, and Lee Chun Hui perform on the stage under director Jeong Jae Man.

Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자)

415.8483903091201m 146882 2024-03-25

29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-5348

Since 1970, Myeongdong Kyoja has been a staple in Myeongdong for its kalguksu (noodle soup), believed to be the progenitor of the Myeongdong-style kalguksu known for its rich broth and delicious gyoja (mandu). The restaurant's hallmark dish, kalguksu, features handmade noodles served in a deep, flavorful broth. In addition to its famous noodle soup, other beloved dishes include mandu and bibim guksu (spicy noodles).

Non-verbal Performance FIREMAN (넌버벌 퍼포먼스 FIREMAN)

416.9321795442115m 6275 2020-04-03

47, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6271-1190

"Fireman" is a non-verbal performance that portrays the growth and development of silly and carefree trainees into courageous and trustworthy firefighters. The stage will grab the attention of the audience with acrobatic techniques, parkour, and b-boying movements. International audience can enjoy the show without any language barrier as the performance is non-verbal, meaning the play is carried out using only body movements and facial expressions to deliver the story. Since its first stage in 2015, the act went on an international tour and won the Grand Prize in Popular Culture category during the Korea Hallyu Awards in 2016.

Café de paris (카페드파리)

418.9163841071882m 2 2021-03-30

40, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-9646

A place where you can enjoy various Western dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is pane pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Jump (점프)

419.1509097305069m 54893 2020-04-03

47, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-722-3995

Ever since first hitting the stage in July 2003, Jump has been incredibly popular in Korea. It also has had remarkable international success; in 2005 and 2006 it took the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm, and then went on to tour around the world, ending up on London’s West End and New York’s off-Broadway, proving that this musical comedy has universal appeal. This innovoative show incorporates many of Asia’s martial arts, including Korea's Taekwondo and Taekkyeon, as it tells the story of a family of martial arts specialists who have to defend their house from robbers.

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