Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

11.3Km 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.

RYUNIQUE (류니끄)

11.3Km 2021-04-05

40, Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-546-9279

This restaurant specializes in fusion dishes selected in the Michelin Guide 2021. This restaurant's signature menu is set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Bongsanok (봉산옥)

11.3Km 2024-03-25

5-6 Banpo-daero 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-2282

Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.

Olive Young - Sinsa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신사)

11.3Km 2024-04-17

Sinsa Bldg., 116, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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SAINT JAMES SEOUL[Korea Quality]/세인트 제임스 서울[한국관광 품질인증]

11.3Km 2024-06-26

94 , Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-543-4628

Saint James Boutique Seoul, opened in November 2013 near Garosu-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul and is well known to Seoulites for its marine styling. The store sells women’s, men's and children's wear, plus shoes, hats, bags and accessories. Featured brands are SAINT JAMES (France), BUDDY (Japan), VEJA (France), SOLUDOS (USA), BRONTE (Netherlands), INFIELDER DESIGN (Japan), LAVENHAM (UK), and ROCKY MOUNTAIN FEATHERBED (Japan).

Supply Route - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (서플라이루트 가로수)

11.3Km 2024-04-18

1F, 2F, 40-2, Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Alo Eyewear - Garosu-gil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (알로안경가로수길점)

11.3Km 2024-06-26

14, Apgujeong-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Tongdwaeji Duruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

11.3Km 2021-03-18

252-6, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-9290

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. It is also famous for uruchigi (Korean bouillabaisse) made by stir-frying pork and vegetables in gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce. The best menu at this restaurant is pork and kimchi stew.

Olens - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 동대문)

11.3Km 2024-04-16

1F, 251, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동대문역사문화공원역)

11.3Km 2024-04-18

251, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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