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Haengjusanseong Fortress (행주산성)

Haengjusanseong Fortress (행주산성)

4.6Km    2022-12-26

89, Haengju-ro 15beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8075-4642

Haengjusanseong Fortress (Historic Site) atop Deogyangsan Mountain was the site of one of the three major Korean victories against the enemy during the Imjin War (1592-1598). Inside the fortress is Chungjangsa Shrine, a place to pay tribute to General Gwon Yul who led the victorious feat. A cultural event to pay tribute to General Gwon Yul is held every March 14.

Memorial to the Loyal Dead (호국충혼위령비)

Memorial to the Loyal Dead (호국충혼위령비)

4.6Km    2025-01-13

56-33, Gaehwadong-ro 13-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2125-0848

When the fate of the nation was hanging by a thread as the North Korean Army launched an invasion of the South on June 25, 1950, about 1,100 officers and men from the South Korean First Division's 11th, 12th, and 15th regiment retreated to Gimpo and built the last line of defense on Gaehwasan Mountain from June 26 to 30 to fight against a large army of North Korean soldiers disguised as South Korean men.

Unfortunately, their communication with the headquarters was cut off and their supply of ammunition and food ran out. As a result, the entire South Korean force was killed by the much larger North Korean army in a valley around Gaehwasan Mountain. In order to commemorate those who died for the country, the government established the Memorial to the Loyal Dead on Gaehwasan Mountain in 1994. A memorial service is also held here annualy on June 28th.

x_height: 4.7 meters high
Built by the First Division of the ROK Army, Mitasa Temple

Himart - Omokgyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 오목교점)

4.6Km    2024-04-19

106, Sinmok-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Himart - Omokgyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 오목교점)

Lotte Himart - Omokgyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 오목교점)

4.6Km    2024-06-27

106, Sinmun-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Seoul World Cup Stadium (서울월드컵경기장)

Seoul World Cup Stadium (서울월드컵경기장)

4.6Km    2025-03-15

240 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2000

Seoul World Cup Stadium, constructed for the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, stands as the largest soccer-specific stadium in Korea. Currently serving as the home ground for FC Seoul's K-League , it also hosts matches for the South Korean national soccer team. The vicinity boasts large-scale supermarkets, cinemas, sports centers, and saunas. Nearby attractions include Haneul Park and Pyeonghwa Park.

LG Best Shop [Tax Refund Shop] (LG베스트샵)

LG Best Shop [Tax Refund Shop] (LG베스트샵)

4.6Km    2024-04-23

240, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

4.6Km    2024-10-23

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park.

* Pyeonghwa Park: Closest to Seoul World Cup Stadium, it holds a pond, garden, children’s playground, and forest. As a representative park of World Cup Park, the park was designed in hopes of peace and harmony between mankind and nature. It is often used as a picnic area and place for nature studies.

* Nanji Hangang Park: Nanji Hangang Park was developed on the banks of the Hangang River. In contrast to other Hangang River parks, Nanji Hangang Park is a water-friendly park that has a gradual slope towards the riverbank. The park consists of a camping ground, soccer field, basketball court, grass field, cruise ship port, and an area for nature studies.

* Haneul Park: Haneul Park consists of vast grassland located at the highest elevation of the five parks. The park's pasture is covered with eulalias and wild flowers in their most natural state. In addition, 30,000 butterflies of different species were introduced in 2000 to stabilize the ecosystem. Five wind-powered generators provide power to the park and the park’s maintenance office. Once a mountain of garbage, it is now a green hill with 22 lookout points offering breathtaking views of Seoul, including the N Seoul Tower, Bukhansan Mountain, and Hangang River. Tall trees are line the park to provide shades and serve as resting spots for visitors. As a popular spot to enjoy the sight of eulalias, the park usually remains open until late in the evening during the Eulalia Festival period.

* Noeul Park: In order to prevent the vast area of land of what was once a wasteland from becoming an unnecessary chunk of land, a nine-hole golf course was constructed in what is now known as Noeul Park. The golf course serves as an environment friendly entertainment park to visitors while stabilizing the geographical formation and has an urban park nearby that offers scenic views of the Hangang River and beautiful sunset. Located west of the golf park is Noeul Square, decorated with shrubs and flowers.

* Nanjicheon Park: Nanjicheon Park was developed from the Nanji Stream, which flowed under Haneul Park. It was once overflowing with sewage runoff from a nearby landfill, but it has since been beautifully restored into a park with clear water. The park is built to serve as a recreational spot for those with for youths, elders, and people with disabilities.