Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

10.2Km 2022-07-27

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-6030

Gyujanggak Library was founded in 1776 during the reign of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, at which time it was located within the Changdeokgung Palace grounds. It functioned as the royal library, which housed writings of the previous kings, their relics and books from home and abroad.

Today Seoul National University maintains the items of Gyujanggak in a traditional Korean building which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities necessary for the preservation of cultural heritages. Moreover, Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University collects and publishes books from a variety of sectors such as politics, economy and society.

Gyujanggak now houses more than 270,000 items including 7 national treasures, 8 treasures, 180,000-plus old books, about 50,000 documents and 18,000 printing blocks. Among them, Joseon Wangjo Sillok (the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a National Treasure), Seungjeongwon Ilgi (the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat, a National Treasure) and Uigwe (the Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty) have been designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritages.

Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

10.2Km 2021-03-03

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-9504

Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.

Seoul National University (서울대학교)

10.2Km 2023-07-07

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-5114

Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is the most reputable university in Korea based on its long academic history and tradition. It was the first national university in Korea established by merging several institutions of higher education around the Seoul area, including Kyongsong University

Asics - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아식스 강남)

10.2Km 2024-04-16

517, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Rhino Optical Gangnam [Tax Refund Shop] (코불소 안경원)

10.2Km 2024-06-27

522, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hanilkwan Apgujeong (한일관 압구정점)

10.2Km 2024-03-20

14 Apgujeong-ro 38-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Originally opened in Pimatgol Alley (a narrow alley connecting the two main roads of Jongno and Namdaemun-ro, which was frequented by horse riders during the Joseon period) in 1939, Hanilkwan is said to be the originator of Seoul-style bulgogi and has featured multiple times in Michelin Guides. It relocated to Apgujeong when Pimatgol Alley underwent redevelopment. Aside from its main branch at Apgujeong, it also has branches in Yeongdeungpo, Euljiro, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Hanam, Gyeonggi-do. Unlike the more conventional grilled bulgogi, which grills marinated meat on fire, bulgogi here is Seoul-style bulgogi served as a hot pot-like dish. The restaurant also serves other menus like Seoul-style cold buckwheat noodles, galbi soup, and mung bean pancakes.

LA SIESTA (라시에스타)

10.2Km 2021-03-29

4, Hyoryeong-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-587-9087

A place where you can enjoy various Western dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Seogyeong Dorak Nonhyeon(서경도락 논현)

10.2Km 2020-12-24

208 Dosan-daero Gangnam-gu Seoul
+82-2-512-1092

You can enjoy it with Pyongyang-style naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is charcoal-grilled beef.

Himart - Geumcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금천점)

10.2Km 2024-04-18

322, Siheung-daero, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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Spyder - Gangnam Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스파이더 강남논현)

10.2Km 2024-04-16

509, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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