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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

1.8Km    2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원)

1.9Km    2022-12-15

185, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-5660

Visitors to Yongsan Family Park can enjoy a relaxing time at a big grassy field beside a refreshing pond and well-organized walking paths. Yongsan Family Park spans an area of roughly 89,256.20 ㎡ in what was a section of the former golf course of the Eighth US Army Division. The park is comprised of various facilities such as a 2km-walking path, a natural education site, and Taegeukgi Park. Visitors can watch and feed pigeons and wild pheasants living at the park.

Teobangnae (터방내)

Teobangnae (터방내)

2.0Km    2021-03-30

101-7, Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-813-4434

It is an old store that opened in 1983. This cafe is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is coffee.

Base is Nice (베이스이즈나이스)

2.0Km    2024-02-22

20 Dohwa 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Base is Nice is a restaurant that advocates for a natural vegetable-based diet. It offers simple yet balanced dishes centered around vegetables. The rice bowl menu using vegetables and the neatly prepared soup and side dishes are both clean and delicious. The signature dish is yachae soup (chicken and vegetable soup), and in addition, they also sell dishes like ueong gui bap (burdock cultured butter fig) and oksusu bap (corn green radish rice). Recognized in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, it provides a healthy and tasty dining experience.

Chung-Ang Uiversity Hospital (중앙대학교병원)

2.0Km    2025-07-07

102 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

Since its foundation in 1968, Chung-Ang University Hospital has been striving to contribute to the health and happiness of humanity by achieving the best in medical treatment, research, and education based on our core values of "professionalism, fairness, change/innovation, communication/harmony, and empathy/care.”
As a leader in severe disease treatment, we work with highly qualified medical staff and specialized professionals, receiving the top rating in all cancer procedures evaluated (colon, stomach, breast, and lung) by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, and the top rating in the care appropriateness evaluation for acute stroke, coronary artery bypass, intensive care unit (adults and newborns), and hemodialysis.
In a “rating from visitor reviews” conducted by a major domestic portal site, we ranked first out of 13 major tertiary hospitals in Seoul, maintaining our reputation as the friendliest hospital in Korea trusted by patients.

Hangang Paradise (한강파라다이스)

2.1Km    2024-03-25

252 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-447-3333

Hangang Paradise is a renowned Italian restaurant nestled in Yeouido Hangang Park. It offers a diverse menu featuring items such as steak, pizza, dongaseu (pork cutlet), and bulgogi deopbap (stir-fried bulgogi served with rice), with the tenderloin steak being the standout dish. Guests can savor their meals while enjoying the picturesque views of the Hangang River. Additionally, Hangang Paradise operates a quay for duck boats, adding to its allure as a favored destination for those visiting the Hangang River area.

Olive Young - Dohwa-dong Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포도화)

Olive Young - Dohwa-dong Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포도화)

2.1Km    2024-04-18

20, Samgae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Dohajeong (도하정)

Dohajeong (도하정)

2.1Km    2021-04-01

38, Mapo-daero, 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9440-6639

A restaurant frequently introduced in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is beef bone soup.

E-Mart - Mapo Gongdeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 마포공덕)

E-Mart - Mapo Gongdeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 마포공덕)

2.1Km    2024-04-22

212, Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

2.1Km    2022-08-30

26, Imjeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-799-3400

Kim Koo Museum & Library was built in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate Baekbeom Kim Koo (1876-1949), a highly respected Korean independence activist. It opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate Kim Koo's efforts and achievements in Korean history. The main hall is comprised of two floors, exhibiting relics related to his entire life. A statue of a seated Kim Koo is situated in the central space of the first hall.