Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

2.7Km 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3140-8305

Seodaemun Independence Park was built on the former Seoul Detention Camp. It was used to imprison thousands of Korean independence activists until the liberation from the Japanese occupation on August 15, 1945, as well as the political prisoners during the political turmoil in the 1960s. When the prison was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, the area was restored and turned into a memorial park in August 15, 1992 to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. The park preserves seven prison buildings, an execution ground, underground women’s prison, and the March 1st Movement Monument that has been moved from Tapgol Park in Jongno.

One of the most significant monuments of the Seodaemun Independence Park is Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), which has been designated a Historic Site. Nearby is Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), originally called Mohwagwan, which was used to greet Chinese envoys during the Joseon dynasty. Today, the hall enshrines 2,327 tablets inscribed with the names of Koreans who died for the cause of national independence. Standing right next to Dongnimmun Gate are the remnants of Yeongeunmun Gate, another Historic Site. Other sights inside the park include the Patriotic Martyr Monument, Declaration of Independence Monument, and Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, who was an independence activist and publisher of Korea’s first independent newspaper. The main highlight of the park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, a former prison building that was renovated into a history museum.

Bukchon Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (북촌약국)

2.7Km 2024-06-27

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

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Eunnamu (은나무)

2.7Km 2020-05-09

72, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-2867

Eunnamu specializes in accessories, focusing on the beauty of simple nature and natural lines. It applies traditional Korean patterns to its accessories. The main materials used are sterling silver and quality gemstones. Because every product goes through the delicate hands of artists, it boasts unique designs and touches not easily seen in other products.

Base is Nice (베이스이즈나이스)

2.7Km 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.

Salon Sulla (살롱순라)

2.7Km 2021-03-30

75, Yulgok-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6409-0027

It is a restaurant, decorated in a hanok style, that sells Western dishes. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack roe pasta.

GAMMEEOK (감미옥)

2.7Km 2021-03-18

166-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2269-6933

A restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) for over 30 years now. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

2.7Km 2023-01-16

279-24, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government's independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground floors houses three permanent exhibits, one special exhibit, Larchiveum, Symbol Plaza, storage, multi-purpose hall, and rooftop garden over a total area of 3,656 square meters, a total floor area of 9,703 square meters and a total exhibition space of 2,240 square meters. The permanent exhibits consist of a series of historic events from the March 1st Movement, which served as a turning point for the formation of the Provisional Government, to the foundation of the Korean Government that succeeded the mantle of the provisional government, while the special exhibit on the 1st floor currently hosts a special opening exhibition under the title of 『The Return of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea』. Moreover, a symbolic wall installation under the theme of "Waves of History" is displayed in the outdoor plaza on the 1st floor of the memorial expressing the Provisional Government’s desire for independence and the dynamics of the past, present, and future of Korea.