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Wecle - Yeouido Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (위클 여의도)

16.7Km    2024-04-18

Store #B119, B1 (Yeouido-dong), 16, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Eyedentity - Anam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이덴티티 안암)

Eyedentity - Anam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이덴티티 안암)

16.7Km    2024-04-18

1F, 92-1, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

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.

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

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.

Silbi Sikdang (실비식당)

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. 

Samantha Thavasa - Lotte Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (사만사타바사 롯데 파주점)

Samantha Thavasa - Lotte Paju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (사만사타바사 롯데 파주점)

16.8Km    2024-04-18

1F, 284, Munbal-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Line - Lotte Paju* Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라인 롯데(아)파주점*)

Line - Lotte Paju* Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라인 롯데(아)파주점*)

16.8Km    2024-04-22

(Munbal-dong) 2F, 284, Munbal-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

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.

Olive Young - Homeplus Wolgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스월곡)

16.8Km    2024-04-17

Home Plus Wolgok Branch, 76, Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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