Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

18.5Km 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.

Yongdu-dong Jjukkumi (용두동쭈꾸미)

18.5Km 2021-03-29

10, Muhak-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-925-3127

A restaurant frequently featured in delicious Korean dishes programs. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Paju Book City (파주 출판도시)

18.6Km 2024-02-29

Munbal-dong, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-955-0050

Paju Book City was formed in 1989 by a group of publishers who sought to modernize the distribution structure of Korea’s publishing industry. The addition of structures later on created its current form as a cultural complex. Today, Paju Book City is home to a large collection of publishing houses, printing companies, and bookbinding companies. Some publishing houses run their own libraries, secondhand book shops, and thematic libraries. There are plenty of book cafés and art shops in the area, and visitors can also occasionally enjoy cultural events, lectures, and concerts by publishing houses.

Sujeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (수정약국)

18.6Km 2024-04-22

1F, 195, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Mayfield Hotel [Tax Refund Shop] (메이필드관광호텔)

18.6Km 2024-04-16

94, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Stay Passport Express Spa Dangsan (스테이 패스포트 익스프레스 스파 당산점)

18.6Km 2025-04-09

92-1 Yangpyeong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Stay Passport Express Spa Dangsan is inspired by European train trip and has a variety of rooms that sticks to the theme. Room types include COUCHETTE, which comes with a wine chiller and a turntable along with vinyl; SLEEPER 4-1 and 4-2, rooms with a turntable and a jacuzzi for four persons; and SLEEPER, a room with a turntable and a jacuzzi for two. The hotel has limited parking space so guests visiting with a vehicle are advised to inquire in advance for a nearby parking lot.

Seoul Folk Flea Market - Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio (서울풍물시장 전통문화체험관)

18.6Km 2021-08-12

21, Cheonho-daero 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-3368

The Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio in Seoul Folk Flea Market was created to give both locals and international visitors a chance to experience the traditional arts of Korea first-hand. For international visitors, programs serve as a brief introduction to some of the finer points of Korean art. For many Koreans, the studio’s programs are ways to relive childhood memories or experience traditional culture as a family.

Kyung Hee University Medical Center (경희의료원)

18.6Km 2025-07-07

23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is the world's only academic medical center where six medical fields including medicine, dentistry, oriental medicine, East-West integrated medicine, pharmacy, and nursing coexist. We have established new treatment systems by complementing the strengths of each field, and have strived to protect humanity from diseases for more than 50 years.

We make all efforts to return the love received from our patients and their guardians. Our innovative medical treatment systems further improve the effectiveness of disease treatment and provide top-class medical services to help all patients recover quickly. We will continue to work hard to fulfill our role as a center for research and academics and make a contribution to the health of the community and the nation.

With the ‘Kyung Hee Family Spirit,’ we promise to become Kyung Hee Medical Center that always thinks and acts on the patient’s side.

Seoul Namsan Park (남산공원(서울))

18.6Km 2024-03-18

231 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Namsan Mountain rises in the heart of Seoul at an altitude of 265 meters and has been a significant landmark since the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), leaving behind several ruins. It was heavily damaged in the early 20th century, but was partially restored in 1968 with the creation of the park. Highlights include Namsan Tower and love locks left by numerous couples. Visitors can also easily reach the top by a cable car or bus.

Seoul Udam Naengchae Jokbal (서울우담냉채족발)

18.6Km 2021-03-29

39, Kyungheedae-ro 1ga-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7664-9996

This is a place that sells Jokbal (pig’s feet) with good taste and aroma. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is chilled braised pigs' feet salad.

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