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Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

3.3Km    2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Samcheong-dong Street (삼청동길)

3.3Km    2025-01-22

107 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

It is said that Samcheong-dong was named from the story about the three "cheong" (Chinese character meaning clean) of the area, namely the mountain, water, and people. Another theory is that the origin of the region's name came from Samcheongjeon Hall where three tablets called "Taecheong," "Sangcheong," and "Okcheong," were set up based on Taoism. Samcheong-dong Street features a mixture of old scenes of hanok buildings with traditional beauty and modern scenes of galleries and cafés, creating a unique atmosphere. Visitors can feel the abundant cultural mood at every corner of the street through the art galleries, museums, antique shops, and quiet pathways.

Dakbalmeogeun Saeu Sinchon Direct(닭발먹은새우 신촌직영)

Dakbalmeogeun Saeu Sinchon Direct(닭발먹은새우 신촌직영)

3.3Km    2020-11-20

8-3 Yonsei-ro 5ga-gil Seodaemun-gu Seoul
+82-70-8977-7000

This is a place that sells chicken feet with adjustable spice levels. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is chicken feet.

Soda - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (소다 현대동대문점)

Soda - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (소다 현대동대문점)

3.4Km    2024-04-22

3F, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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KL - Hyundai Outlets Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KL 현대아울렛동대문점)

KL - Hyundai Outlets Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KL 현대아울렛동대문점)

3.4Km    2024-04-16

3F Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun Branch, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Zio Songzio - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지오송지오 현대동대문)

Zio Songzio - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지오송지오 현대동대문)

3.4Km    2024-04-22

6F, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive des Olive - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브데올리브 현대동대문)

Olive des Olive - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브데올리브 현대동대문)

3.4Km    2024-04-16

4F Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun Branch, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Satin - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (샤틴 현대동대문)

Satin - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (샤틴 현대동대문)

3.4Km    2024-04-23

3F, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Polham - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (폴햄 현대동대문)

Polham - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (폴햄 현대동대문)

3.4Km    2024-04-22

5F, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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W.ANGLE - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (와이드앵글 현대동대문)

W.ANGLE - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (와이드앵글 현대동대문)

3.4Km    2024-04-22

7F Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun Branch, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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