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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

3.3Km    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.

Korea Travel Expo (내나라 여행박람회)

Korea Travel Expo (내나라 여행박람회)

3.3Km    2023-04-10

281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3445-1519

The Korea Travel Expo is a gathering of Korean regional tourism organizations, as well as travel aficionados from all over the world. It is held annually in order to help increase the national tourism volume, information exchanges, travel service quality, and local economies.

Whale forest (고래의숲)

Whale forest (고래의숲)

3.3Km    2021-03-18

136, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7543-3313

A restaurant serving Korean-style western dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is house-made pork loin cutlet. This is a Japanese cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

PAULIN PANCAKE - Daehakro Branch(폴인팬케이크 대학로)

PAULIN PANCAKE - Daehakro Branch(폴인팬케이크 대학로)

3.3Km    2021-04-15

136, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-8952

Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The best menu at this restaurant is souffle pancakes. This is a cafe located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

DDP Spring Festival: Design Zoo (DDP 봄축제 : 디자인 동물원)

DDP Spring Festival: Design Zoo (DDP 봄축제 : 디자인 동물원)

3.3Km    2024-05-22

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2088-4957

DDP Spring Festival: Design Zoo features creative reimaginations of a zoo to delight visitors of all ages. The festival features large air balloons and concerts in a range of genre, as well as film showings, an animal character parade, animal train, and more. Visitors can purchase cute handmade products at the design market and tasty food at the food street.

When the clouds clear, the moon shines, the wind blows, and the star shine (구름이 걷히니 달이 비치고 바람 부니 별이 빛난다)

When the clouds clear, the moon shines, the wind blows, and the star shine (구름이 걷히니 달이 비치고 바람 부니 별이 빛난다)

3.3Km    2024-11-25

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1511-1938

"When the clouds clear, the moon shines, the wind blows, and the star shine" is the first immersive media art exhibition by Kansong Art & Culture Foundation, presenting traditional Korean art, the foundation of K-culture, with a modern flair. Iconic traditional works like Miindo, A Beautiful Woman by Sin Yun-bok and Gwandong Myeongseungcheop by Jeong Seon, are reinterpreted using graphic motion, LiDAR sensors, and kinetic art. Each exhibition room features a unique scent and sound effect, offering a multi-sensory experience to visitors.

Olive Young - Sinchon Yeonse-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신촌연세)

Olive Young - Sinchon Yeonse-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신촌연세)

3.3Km    2024-04-18

37, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Daetongnyeong (대통령)

Daetongnyeong (대통령)

3.3Km    2021-03-27

12-1, Daehak-ro 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-766-4405

A store specializing in Samgyeopsal aged in bamboo cans. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Look Optical - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 신촌)

Look Optical - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 신촌)

3.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 2, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Art Center K (아트센터 K)

Art Center K (아트센터 K)

3.3Km    2022-09-08

101, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Art Center K (formerly Wonder Space) opened in February 2012, offers art programs in Daehangno, a neighborhood of youth, romance and culture. It also supports artists through creative activities, exchanges, and trainings, while serving as a performing art hall where people can participate in artistic and creative activities.

Art Center K's three theaters feature unique stages and audience spaces: Donggeurami (Circular) Theater, Semo (Triangle) Theater, and Nemo (Square) Theater. One stage hosts fun and educational open-run performances for children, while the other two theaters offer popular plays, musicals, concerts, and other cultural events.