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Gaehwa (개화)

Gaehwa (개화)

5.3Km    2021-03-26

52-5, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-0508

Located a short walking distance away from Myeong-dong's Chinese Embassy, Gaehwa boasts 50 years of tradition as the 3rd Chinese restaurant chain in Korea. Gaehwa's jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and palbochae (stir-fried seafood and vegetables) are extremely popular. This is a great place for a quick meal, as it serves plenty of food at affordable prices. Gaehwa has been using the same traditional cooking style and unchanging service values to create a comfortable atmosphere like visiting home.

Yonggeumok (용금옥)

Yonggeumok (용금옥)

5.3Km    2024-03-13

24-2, Dadong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-1689

Established in 1932, Yonggeumok specializes in Seoul-style chutang (loach soup), renowned for using whole loach in its preparation. This method distinguishes it from the more commonly known Namwon-style chutang, which involves grinding the loach. At Yonggeumok, guests can savor the tender and savory texture of the loach flesh in their chutang, offering a unique and authentic dining experience.

Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

5.3Km    2024-04-23

Store #5, #6 of Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Kakao Friends - Young Plaza Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 영플라자명동)

Kakao Friends - Young Plaza Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 영플라자명동)

5.3Km    2024-04-18

1F Lotte Department Store Main Branch, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lego - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레고 롯데영플라자)

Lego - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레고 롯데영플라자)

5.3Km    2024-04-18

2F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데영플라자)

Uniqlo - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데영플라자)

5.3Km    2024-04-18

6F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Muji - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 롯데영플라자)

Muji - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 롯데영플라자)

5.3Km    2024-04-19

5F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Harvad Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (하버드안경)

Harvad Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (하버드안경)

5.3Km    2024-06-27

67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 은평)

Uniqlo - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 은평)

5.3Km    2024-04-16

32, Seooreung-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

5.3Km    2021-07-07

109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-7338

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.