16.7Km 2024-04-18
Store #B119, B1 (Yeouido-dong), 16, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
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16.7Km 2024-04-18
1F, 92-1, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
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16.7Km 2021-02-24
344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900
Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.
During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.
16.7Km 2020-03-18
139-26, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-0933
Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just
five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were
martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria).
Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son, Thomas. However,
the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr.
Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.
16.8Km 2025-01-22
12 Hoguk-ro 1123beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
Opened in 1965, Silbi Sikdang uses its unique sauce to create special budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae) and budaebokkeum.
16.8Km 2024-04-18
1F, 284, Munbal-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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16.8Km 2024-04-22
(Munbal-dong) 2F, 284, Munbal-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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16.8Km 2019-09-26
176, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135
The phenomenon of Jangchungdong Jokbal Street started 50 years ago with the opening of two Korean jokbal (steamed pig trotters) restaurants, followed by the influx of new jokbal restaurants during the late 70s and early 80s.
Today, the jokbal restaurants continue to serve one of the most sought Korean food from the main road and the alleyways of the Jangchungdong 1(il)-ga Street area.
16.8Km 2024-04-23
76, Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
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16.8Km 2024-04-17
Home Plus Wolgok Branch, 76, Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
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