Myeongdong Theater (명동예술극장)

439.0M 2021-06-09

35, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1644-2003

Myeongdong Theater is an exclusive theatrical performance center, located in what was originally the National Theater of Korea. From 1934 to 1973, the National Theater of Korea pioneered Korean arts and culture, serving as a movie theater, performance hall and art theater. Though it closed its doors in 1975, it was reopened on June 5, 2009 after 3 years of renovation under the name of Myeongdong Theater. The exterior of the theater was left untouched, while the interior was completely updated for a modern design. The theater has a mid-sized performance hall with state-of-the-art stage equipment and a seating capacity of 588 seats. The close proximity of the seats and the stage offers great views as well as allows the audience to share the passion of the performers on stage. The theater presents a range of performances such as theatrical plays, experimental plays, non-verbal performances, and musicals. In addition, the place is a popular venue for diverse events like acting contests, theater festivals and performance festivals.

Jinsadaek (진사댁)

445.8M 2024-03-15

30-1 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-774-9605

Jinsadaek is a traditional Korean restaurant located near Myeongdong Cathedral. It specializes in serving high-end Korean table d'hote prepared with ingredients such as beef, abalone, fish, soybean paste, blue crabs, and japchae. Additionally, they offer specialties like bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu).

You are here Cafe - Myeongdong Branch(유아히어카페 명동)

448.0M 2021-04-15

23, Myeongdong, 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-2288

This is a cafe located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is croissant. A luncheon café that has endeared itself to office workers and foreigners.

Nammun Tobang (남문토방)

450.6M 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.

HWATTEOK - Myeongdong Branch (화떡 명동)

450.3M 2021-03-20

15, Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-9588

A store where you can try pizza gorgonzola directly baked in the oven and spicy tteokbokki on the spot at the same time. This restaurant's signature menu is stir-fried rice cake. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Baekje Samgyetang (백제삼계탕)

452.8M 2024-03-11

8-10, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-3267

Located in Myeongdong Street, Baekje Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup). This long-standing establishment has been in business for two generations since 1971 so it has been featured on TV in Korea and other countries. In addition to samgye tang, they also serve chicken dishes such as dakdori tang (spicy braised chicken), roasted chicken, and jeonbok juk (abalone porridge), attracting numerous patrons.

8 Seconds - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 명동점)

452.2M 2024-04-22

32, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeong-dong Sotttukkeong (명동솥뚜껑)

461.0M 2021-03-20

14-4, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-773-5076

A place where you can try both soups and grilled pork with kimchi, one of the representative dishes of Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

462.2M 2024-04-22

36, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))

463.9M 2024-03-06

B2, 70, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6450-5600

The Korea Postage Stamp Museum was established to promote stamp culture. Here, visitors can explore the history of stamps throughout the ages, with a wide variety of subjects and types. Its main facilities include Postal Service History, Hands-on Postage Stamp Experience, Informative Postage Stamps, and Philately Classroom. Reservations are required for weekend tours and can be made on the website.

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