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Jeongdong Guksi (정동국시)

Jeongdong Guksi (정동국시)

4.4Km    2024-06-19

5 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-732-0114

Jeongdong Guksi features a rich soup with a clean taste, created by carefully removing the oil dozens of times while boiling Korean beef bones for 15 hours. The restaurant uses this same beef bone broth in their mandutguk (dumpling soup), something not many restaurants do. The rich flavor of the broth combined with the soft dumplings, made in-house daily, is a must-try. The restaurant is also surrounded by many cultural and artistic spaces, making it a great addition to tours in the area.

Hamheung Naengmyeon (함흥냉면)

Hamheung Naengmyeon (함흥냉면)

4.4Km    2024-02-29

6, Yeongdeungpo-ro, 42-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2678-2722

Hamheung Naengmyeon has served its namesake dish, Hamheung naengmyeon (Hamheung cold buckwheat noodles), since 1967. The second generation of the restaurant’s owners has kept the flavors the same throughout the ages. The restaurant’s signature menus include the hoenaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), and mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). In particular, the hoenaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish) impresses with the topping of ganjaemi seoneo (sliced aged raw red stingray), as well as the broth served with naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), made with vegetables and sauce.

Korean National Police Heritage Museum (경찰박물관)

Korean National Police Heritage Museum (경찰박물관)

4.4Km    2021-12-21

41, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3150-3681

The police museum opened on October 14, 2005 to give a better understanding of the job of the police and to offer a formal education to children who wish to become police officers in the future. The history hall of the museum is designed for visitors to learn about the history of Korean police at a glance, exhibiting information on the police force from the Joseon dynasty up until current times.

Visitors to the museum can pretend to be police officers by touching actual equipment and learning about an officer's daily tasks. Visitors can also get in patrol cars, wear a police uniform, experience shooting a gun through a simulation, and learn self-defense martial arts and arrest techniques. Visitors can also go to the museum jail.

Myeongdong Jjigae Maeul Yeongdeungpo(명동찌개마을 영등포)

Myeongdong Jjigae Maeul Yeongdeungpo(명동찌개마을 영등포)

4.4Km    2020-12-07

6 Yeongjung-ro 10-gil Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-2068-9855

It is a restaurant frequented by office workers in Myeong-dong. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is kimchi stew.

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

4.4Km    2025-04-24

10 Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Located within 5 minute's walking distance from Yeongdeungpo Station, Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo has major attractions like Times Square and Yeongdeungpo Market in the vicnity. The hotel lobby has a coffee machine, ice dispenser, and water dispenser for guests' convenience. Equipped with a variety of room types, guests can enjoy both comfort and entertainment at Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo.

Chung Ki Wa Town - Main Branch (청기와타운 본점)

Chung Ki Wa Town - Main Branch (청기와타운 본점)

4.4Km    2023-05-16

32-4 , Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Chung Ki Wa Town Main Branch specializes in Korean barbecue. Befitting the name and concept, the exterior is decorated with blue tiles, and it has a sophisticated feel of Koreatown. Upon entering the store, the most noticeable thing is the aged meat, and everything from raw meat to marinated meat is being aged. The representative menus are Suwon Jumbo Grilled Galbi and LA Galbi. The location is in a remote place a little further from the food alley, but it is a place where many people visit. Suwon  Jumbo Grilled Galbi can be ordered starting from 2 servings, and the rest of the menu can be ordered in units of 1 serving. For meals, Tojangjjigae is famous. Tojang is said to have been enjoyed by old noble families as it does not remove soy sauce from fermented soybean paste when making soybean paste, but it is recommended for those wanting to try a unique menu.

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Seoul Namdaemun (라마다 호텔앤스위트 서울남대문)

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Seoul Namdaemun (라마다 호텔앤스위트 서울남대문)

4.4Km    2024-12-23

27 , Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-7000

Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemun in Jung-gu, in the heart of Seoul,is famousd of for foreigner tourists and vacationers. Transport is convenient, with Seoul Station and City Hall Subway Station close by. Major Seoul tourist attractions such as Namdaemun Market, Myeong-dong, Gwanghwamun, and Deoksugung Palace are easily reachable on foot. A range of room types are offered, and additional facilities include a business center, restaurants, cafes, and an underground shopping mall. Dogs are allowed in rooms, but an extra cleaning fee is payable.

The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 여의도성모병원)

4.4Km    2025-07-29

(Yeouido-dong), 10 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, established in 1936, is a hospital affiliated with a medical school and has a rich history of advancing the country's medical field through exceptional medical staff and pioneering research. 
The hospital offers a convenient fast-track service for swift diagnosis and treatment, ranging from complex cancer care to minor conditions. As the first in Korea to open a dedicated lymphoma center, we have specialized expertise in treating various cancers, including lymphoma. 
Our use of da Vinci robotic surgery allows for precise, minimally invasive procedures for complex conditions such as uterine fibroids, rectal cancer, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, promoting faster recovery. The hospital's one-stop service for breast and thyroid nodules ensures rapid diagnosis and treatment planning, completing biopsies within a single day.
At the Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, we remain committed to providing top-tier medical services and advancing medical research while upholding the highest standards of bioethics.

Ewha Centennial Hall (이화여고100주년기념관)

Ewha Centennial Hall (이화여고100주년기념관)

4.5Km    2024-02-20

26 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Ewha Centennial Hall is a multimedia education center located next to Ewha Girls' High School. Spanning underground and five above-ground floors, it features a gallery, a cafe, music rooms, individual practice rooms, and audio-visual rooms. The Hwaham Hall on the first and second floors is utilized for performances such as musicals and concerts, as well as educational events.

Cheongdo Yangkkochi (청도양꼬치)

Cheongdo Yangkkochi (청도양꼬치)

4.5Km    2021-03-29

23-4, Yeongjung-ro 6-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-703-7200

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes as well as lamb dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is lamb skewers. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.