National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

5.0 Km 39055 2023-06-29

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-3300

The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.

Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

5.0 Km 76402 2022-12-16

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-1300

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당 한가람미술관)

5.1 Km 23457 2022-12-16

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-1300

Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540 ㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for oversized artwork), a storage area, and an art shop. The building features a lighting system that controls the humidity and temperature and is equipped with a luminous ceiling system that captures natural sunlight and feeds it into the museum, allowing visitors to enjoy a brightly lit viewing area.

The Art Square in front of the museum houses a wide range of exclusive artwork and serves as a venue for various events such as the Cloz Art Market. Visitors may also enjoy the open-air café right in front of the building or dine at “Yehyang,” a traditional Korean restaurant right down the stairs.

Sohojung - Yangjae Branch (소호정 양재)

5.1 Km 53 2021-03-29

27, Nonhyeon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-579-7282

It has been featured in many TV programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is Andong noodle.

Nungin Sunwon (능인선원)

5.2 Km 22286 2024-03-20

340 Yangjae-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nungin Sunwon, nestled at the base of Guryongsan Mountain, is named after another name of Buddha, Sakyamuni, signifying "the one who skillfully educates and benefits others." This temple complex includes several key structures: the Daeungjeon Hall, the Dharma Hall, the Gwaneumjeon Hall, and the resplendent Great Bhaisajyaguru, known for its golden glow. Additionally, the site houses a Buddhist university, providing a range of programs that cover basic to advanced Buddhist studies.

Yangjae Art Salon (양재 아트 살롱)

5.2 Km 0 2024-04-24

Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6952-6260

Yangjae Art Salon is an artists market that takes place on Saturdays in spring between Yangjaecheon Streamside Stage and Yeongdong1gyo Bridge. Local artists, residents, and visitors alike come together to make this event special, with busking performances, handmade items for sale, and more.

Canadian Lobster (카나디안 랍스터)

5.2 Km 10445 2020-01-31

2385, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-585-9624

At Canadian Lobster, customers can try a delicious lobster or king crab along with a glass of wine. "A romantic atmosphere for lovers." Canadian Lobster is a place for families and lovers to spend a special night of dining, as the restaurant offers hotel elegance at affordable prices. A variety of crayfish cuisine is served including Chili, Fried Lemon Butter, and Sashimi, while the lunch specials (Maeuntang or Jiritang or Spaghetti) offer a great lunch alternative. Champagne is also served during special events (special wine is served with reservations free of charge).

Baengnyeonok (백년옥)

5.3 Km 82 2017-02-07

2407, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-523-2860

Baengnyeonok has been famous for tofu since 1992.

Mokcheon Jip (Encore Kalguksu) (목천집 (앵콜칼국수))

5.3 Km 64 2017-01-25

69, Hyoryeong-ro 52-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-8418

Located nearby Seoul Art Center, Mokcheon Jip offers various kalguksu (noodle soups) like pat kalguksu (red bean noodle soup), and maesaengi kalguksu (noodle soup with seaweed).

Jangseogak Archives (한국학중앙연구원 한국학학술정보관.장서각)

5.5 Km 12612 2019-11-25

323, Haogae-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-709-8111

Jangseogak Archives was established by Yi Wang-jik in 1918 as a library for Korean studies. Since its opening, the library has housed archives of Korean classics and modern works as well as the Jangseogak documents, which were transferred from the Cultural Asset Management Bureau (now Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea) in 1971.

Jangseogak has a stack room, a space for collecting and arranging classical manuscripts and general books, a reading room, a room for references and genealogical records, a theses and periodicals room, an area for special documents, and rooms for filming, photocopying, and developing microfilms. It contains documents for scholastic research and education.

Most notably, the Jangseogak holds the Uigwe (287 types 490 books, or Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty, and Donguibogam (25 volumes 25 books/Treasure No. 1085-2) documents, which are both listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register.

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