Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관(서울 보화각)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관(서울 보화각))

3.7Km    2025-06-30

102-11 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong Art Museum in 1966. Bohwagak was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 768 on December 30, 2019. Jeon Hyeong-pil dedicated his life to preserving and researching Korea’s representative relics that were devaluated and purposefully obliterated during the Japanese colonial era, as well as to acknowledging their cultural excellence and beauty. The museum houses 11 national treasures and 24 treasures.

Saebom Eyewear - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (새봄안경원 홍대)

3.7Km    2024-04-18

1F, 150-1, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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LG Best Shop - Donggyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 동교점)

3.7Km    2024-04-18

6, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Tongdwaeji Duruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

3.7Km    2021-03-18

252-6, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-9290

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. It is also famous for uruchigi (Korean bouillabaisse) made by stir-frying pork and vegetables in gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce. The best menu at this restaurant is pork and kimchi stew.

CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

3.7Km    2024-04-19

252, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (진옥화할매원조닭한마리)

3.7Km    2024-03-04

18 Jong-ro 40ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9666

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari is a renowned restaurant located in the alley of whole chicken soup near Dongdaemun Market, operating since 1978. Its specialty is dakhanmari (whole chicken soup), a whole chicken boiled in savory and rich broth. Adding finely chopped green onions enhances its refreshing flavor. The chewy rice cakes dipped in the seasoned sauce are also delightful. Additionally, it's customary to enjoy the remaining broth by mixing it with seasoning sauce and noodles, creating a delicious kalguksu (noodle soup).

Vamp X Hunter(뱀프 X 헌터)

3.7Km    2025-07-21

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 94 (동숭동)

Kongnamul Jangsu (콩나물장수)

3.7Km    2021-03-18

94, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-7999

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is stir-fried bean sprouts and pork. Kongbul (bulgogi with bean sprouts) is a spicy dish of fried pork with bean sprouts.

Aoi Tori (아오이토리)

3.7Km    2017-01-18

8, Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Operated by a Japanese chef, Aoi Tori is a bakery during the day but transforms into a bar in the evening that serves alcoholic beverages and meals. As soon as one takes a step inside, the open kitchen will grab one’s attention while the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods builds up an appetite.

I am A burger (Hongdae Branch) (아이엠어버거 (홍대점))

3.7Km    2017-02-21

13, Wausan-ro 30-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

I am A burger serves handmade style hamburgers where customers can choose buns and patty options of their preference.