The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

4.4Km 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.

Seoul Garden Hotel (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 서울가든호텔)

4.4Km 2021-05-07

58, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Garden Hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the Mapo area. Conveniently located near Yeouido’s business center and the shopping area of Itaewon, the hotel is a prime accommodation for business travelers as well as leisure guests. The hotel is between two subway stations on four different lines, including the Airport Railroad, making it easy to get to the hotel. Guests can be assured of quality of accommodations at reasonable rates. The hotel includes restaurants, banquet halls, a business center, a fitness center, and more.

Davich Optical - Hongdae Donggyo-dong Samgeori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 홍대동교동삼거리점)

4.4Km 2024-06-27

193, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Muji - AK & Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI AK&홍대)

4.4Km 2024-04-23

3F, 188, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Design Skin - AK & Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (디자인스킨 AK&홍대)

4.4Km 2024-04-18

2F, 188, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Age 20´S [Tax Refund Shop] (AGE 20´S)

4.4Km 2024-04-23

3F, 1955, Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Lunette Eyewear - Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루네뜨안경 마포)

4.4Km 2024-04-17

1F, 24, Dohwa-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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

4.5Km 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.

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

4.5Km 2024-03-19

Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

Sappun - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (사뿐 홍대점)

4.5Km 2024-04-16

Left Side, 1F (Seogyo-dong), 55, Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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