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Kumkang - Myeongdong Main Branch (금강제화 명동본점)

Kumkang - Myeongdong Main Branch (금강제화 명동본점)

2.0Km    2022-12-29

7, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-9411

Kumkang is a representative shoe brand of Korea (sneakers, casual shoes, etc.) that has been gradually expanding its product line to include accessories and clothing. Kumkang's main branch is located in Myeong-dong, frequented by international visitors. The brand offers plus-sized shoes and warranty service at the customer service center. Some of the bestsellers at the branch are Regal products, a sub-brand of Kumkang.

Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

2.0Km    2021-03-22

16-17, Supyo-ro, 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-5385

A restaurant famous for grilled fish on briquettes. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled cutlassfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

2.0Km    2024-11-27

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

2.0Km    2021-12-30

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4622

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food.

Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore and Samik Fashion Town are located here. Shoppers can find a variety of products here from high-end items to relatively inexpensive clothes. There’s also no shortage of street food, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and fancy cafes.

Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and local produce at an affordable price in the shopping complex crowded with stores and street stalls. The market sells a variety of clothes, kitchenware, toys, accessories, food, flowers and imported goods.

Bukchang-dong and Sogong-dong have high-end accommodations including Lotte Hotel Seoul and Westin Chosun Seoul, duty-free shops, and restaurants serving traditional dishes.

[Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included: Myeong-dong, Bukchang-dong, Mugyo-dong and Da-dong, Seoul
Area size: 872,809 ㎡
Tourist attractions: Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong, Department Stores (Lotte Department and Shinsegae Department Store, etc.), Traditional Market, Duty-free Shop, Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, etc.

Regal Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (리갈안경)

2.0Km    2024-04-19

Store #123, Section Ra-3 of Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 2, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony & Experience (숭례문 파수의식 / 원데이! 파수군)

Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony & Experience (숭례문 파수의식 / 원데이! 파수군)

2.0Km    2024-03-12

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
010-2802-2133

The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls.

Nammun Tobang (남문토방)

2.0Km    2019-05-07

73-5, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-6727

This restaurant offers customers loach soup in Gyeongsang-do style and fried loach. Smoked duck shabu shabu and vegetables, as well as Smoked duck casserole are also a good choice.

MIGABON (미가본)

MIGABON (미가본)

2.0Km    2021-03-18

56, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-0330

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A famous restaurant among Japanese tourists. The representative menu is wild pine mushroom and abalone porridge.

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

2.0Km    2024-04-22

36, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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CAFE COIN (카페코인)

CAFE COIN (카페코인)

2.0Km    2021-03-19

10, Myeongdong, 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-1667

A café featured in a popular Korean drama. This is a cafe located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is tiramisu.