Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관)

4.9Km 2025-06-19

4 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA), the first public museum of craft art in Korea, opened its doors in Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, in July 2021 after renovating five buildings of the former Pungmoon Girls’ High School. SeMoCA studies and shares not only works, but also information, records, people, and environment related to craft art with the goal of becoming a dynamic platform for experiencing the technical, practical, artistic, and cultural values of craft.
SeMoCA holds a collection that comprises various crafts and craft materials covering multiple fields and eras from the traditional to the present. SeMoCA also holds exhibitions that feature the history of craft from traditional to contemporary art as well as local and children’s crafts, along with programs that utilize the museum’s craft installations, craft archives, craft library, and craft resource management system.
The site of the museum has deep historical roots as it is also the Andong Secondary Palace Site, where a detached palace was constructed as a royal residence for King Sejong’s son Prince Yeongeung, and served as a venue for royal celebrations, such as the wedding of King Sunjong. The site is also at the center of Jongno-gu, where Joseon-era master artisans (“gyeonggongjang”) of the royal palace produced and delivered craft works.

Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

4.9Km 2025-06-19

(4-6th floor, Maru Art Center), 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.

National Souvenirs Center [Tax Refund Shop] (한국관광명품점)

4.9Km 2024-04-23

14, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Cacao Boom (Itaewon Branch) (카카오봄(이태원점))

4.9Km 2017-02-15

서울특별시 용산구 회나무로 3

Caocaoboom is a handmade chocolate shop. The Itaewon branch is famous for its traditional Italian gelato created by 1st generation chocolatier.

Jogeum (조금)

4.9Km 2021-03-29

62-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-8400

It is a Japanese-style hot pot rice store. The best menu at this restaurant is Hot Stone Pot Rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Times Square (타임스퀘어)

4.9Km 2020-05-07

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2638-2000

Times Square is a large, comprehensive lifestyle complex equipped with various leisure, entertainment, accommodation, and dining establishments. The complex houses Shinsegae Department Store, which features a number of luxury brands and high-end local products, CGV Starium, which houses 12 movie theaters, including the world's largest screen, a multi-purpose performance center, Kyobo Book Center, E-Mart Discount Supermarket, Courtyard by Marriott, which features 273 rooms, Kolon Sporex Luxury Fitness Center, Amoris Banquet and Convention Center, I Like Dalgi Children's Theme Park, various dining establishments, and many more. In addition, several large outdoor spaces, which collectively span over near 14,850 ㎡, provide perfect spots for relaxation and enjoying the nature inside the metropolitan complex.

Bean Pole - Time Squre Branch (빈폴 (타임스퀘어점))

4.9Km 2020-04-23

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2638-2025

Diverse and dramatic show windows and displays will give a special shopping experience. The store offers Bean Pole Men, Bean Pole Ladies, Bean Pole Accessory, and other basic items at reasonable prices as well as hot trend items every month.

ARTBOX - Yeongdeungpo Branch (아트박스 -영등포점)

4.9Km 2022-09-14

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2678-4827

ARTBOX offers a wide variety of character products, stationery, and office materials. Its spacious store also provides character products related to Korean entertainment stars. Superb designs are the trademark of ARTBOX.

Olive Young - Times Square Shinsegae Branch (올리브영 (타임스퀘어신세계점))

4.9Km 2020-04-23

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2677-5290

Olive Young is a drug store dealing with various items from health supplements to drugs, cosmetics and cosmetic accessories. It also offers health products, foods, and miscellaneous goods.

N. Olive Esthetic (앤올리브 에스테틱)

4.9Km 2017-07-21

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2638-2604~5

Located on the first underground floor of Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, N. Olive Esthetic is a spa and beauty care shop. It offers professional nail art, hand and foot care and skin and full body therapies. Services include specialty packages like the Oil Candle Therapy (aroma oil produced from melted candles) using beauty care items from France. Every service includes a foot massage.

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