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Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교)

3.1Km    2023-07-04

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-2114

Ewha Womans University is Korea's first women's university founded in 1886 by American Methodist missionary Mary Scranton. Ewha Womans University is also the most famous women's university in Korea and its name originates from Ehwa Hakdang, a name given by Empress Myeongseong in 1887. Ewha Womans University created a four-year university course in 1910, and in 1943, the name of Ewha was taken away during the Japanese colonial period and downgraded to a one-year school. In October 1945, the year of Korea's independence from Japan, it regained the name of Ewha and was promoted to a university with eight departments. Currently, it consists of 15 graduate schools, 11 colleges, and 67 departments, and there are 8 affiliated research institutes.

The street in front of Ewha Womans University is famous for shopping. This place is full of clothing stores and neat food that boast a popping sensation to suit the tastes of female college students. The shopping street in front of Ewha Womans University is a straight road that lies ahead of Exits 2 and 3 of Seoul Subway Line 2. Alleyways stretch out like branches around this street and are filled with various accessory shops, clothing stores, shoe stores, restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons.

Olive Young - Hyehwa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 혜화역점)

3.1Km    2024-06-27

1F, 122, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Zorro: Actor-Musician(조로: 액터 뮤지션)

3.1Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 64 (동숭동)

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

3.1Km    2020-03-18

139-26, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-0933

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria).

Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son, Thomas. However, the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr.

Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.

Olive Young - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 이태원입구)

3.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 145, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Trevia (트레비아)

3.1Km    2021-03-30

1, Itaewon-ro 15-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-794-6003

You can enjoy light Italian pizza. This restaurant's signature menu is pizza. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

VATOS (바토스)

3.1Km    2021-03-29

1, Itaewon-ro 15-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-8226

It serves new-concept dishes by combining Korean flavors with traditional Mexican dishes. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is cheese nacho.

Persian Palace (페르시안궁전)

3.1Km    2024-03-18

9 Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-6050

Persian Palace is a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine and Iranian kebabs, run by an Iranian chef. They offer set menus such as lamb curry, spinach curry, and butter chicken, which can be enjoyed with tandoori nan. The spiciness of the curry can be adjusted, and they also have vegan options available. For dessert, they serve Persian homemade desserts like mast (Persian yogurt) and saffron ice cream. They provide halal food and prayer rooms for Muslims.

Aritaum - Ewhayeodae Branch (아리따움 (이대점))

3.1Km    2020-02-19

45, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-313-0552

This branch of Aritaum is a large cosmetic store compared to other cosmetic stores. Located in the middle of the shopping area around Ewha Womans University, customers will be able to shop for diverse items in the clean, spacious store.