Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

17.1Km 2020-06-18

21-18, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the structure. In 1895, during the Joseon dynasty, the Eulmisabyeon Incident took place as a show of force by the Japanese.

Empress Myeongseong-hwanghu was emerging as a strong figure in Korea at a time when a power struggle between Japan, China, Russia, and other powers were taking place. Japanese Minister, Miura Goro saw her as a threat and ordered her assassination. After hearing news of the Empress’s assassination, King Gojong and the Crown Prince sought refuge in the Russian Embassy for one year.

After 1945, the Soviet Union took over the embassy until it was almost completely destroyed by a fire during the Korean War [1950~1953]. The only remaining parts of the building are the tower and basement areas. The building was restored to its current condition in 1973 and is now enjoyed by many as a public park.

Gugus - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구구스 롯데 명동점)

17.1Km 2024-04-23

11, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hanu Samgyeop (한우삼겹)

17.1Km 2021-03-24

31, Myeongdong, 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-0028

You can enjoy freshly aged meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산]

17.1Km 2024-07-05

1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-568-1291

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs are located near COEX in Gangnam. It comprises two tombs: Seolleung Royal Tomb, which houses the remains of King Seongjong (1457-1495, r. 1470-1495) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon (1462-1530) of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, which houses King Jungjong (1488-1544, r. 1506-1544), Seongjong’s son. The Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs History Center details the historical significance of the tomb, while the complex also serves as a park within the city.

Donghwa Maeul Janchinnal (동화마을잔칫날)

17.1Km 2021-03-27

287-50, Geumnanghwa-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2665-1555

You can enjoy delicious noodles at reasonable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy noodles.

Converse - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스명동중앙점)

17.1Km 2024-07-01

3, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hallym University of Graduate Studies (한림국제대학원대학교)

17.1Km 2025-01-10

405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3453-9333

Founded in 2004 by Ilsong Educational Foundation, Hallym University of Graduate Studies is a private college located at 405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu. Originally, it was founded as an international graduate college of Hallym University in 1997, but it has separated from Hallym University as of 2004.

Innisfree - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 명동역)

17.1Km 2024-04-18

2F, 43, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeong-dong Myeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (명동명약국)

17.1Km 2024-04-19

#102, 11, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The Westin Josun Seoul (웨스틴 조선 서울)

17.1Km 2022-06-08

106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul is situated in the heart of the business and shopping center of Seoul, where the embassies, banks, and government offices are also located. In 1999 and 2003, the Westin Josun Seoul was selected as one of the world's top 100 hotels by international financial institutional investors, boasting newly renovated state-of-the-art facilities and rooms, and great service.

The hotel has a health center including a swimming pool, spa, and gym; a business center, conference rooms in various sizes, and restaurants. The Westin Josun Seoul also manages a banquet hall service with food catered from Gangnam's COEX food courts.

The hotel provides the finest business environment, offering a cutting-edge facility holding guestrooms with desktop PCs, high-speed internet connections, TV internet, fax machines, printers, copy machines, automatic climate control, mini bars, and a 24-hour room service to accommodate to guests' every need. The VIP rooms come furnished with 'Heavenly Beds' guaranteeing the best of comfort.

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