Gomgukshijip - Myeongdong Branch (곰국시집 명동) - Area information

Gomgukshijip - Myeongdong Branch (곰국시집 명동)

1.1Km 2021-03-19

19-3, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-3449

Near both Myeong-dong Station and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, Gomkuksizib has been cooking the best noodle dishes in town for more than 40 years. Ever since its opened in 1976, the restaurant has continued the tradition of serving delicious guksu jeongol and gomkuksi. Charbroiled premium hanu Korean beef is another famous dish popular among the neigberhood’s office workers. Gomkuksizib also added grilled Wagyu to the menu for a milder taste in order to appeal to the growing number of foreign visitors.

Harmonymart Myeong-dong

1.1Km 2021-04-08

B1, Gyeongdo Bldg, 21-7, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-6365-2203

Harmony Mart is a discount mart that sells various food products and everyday items. The Myeong-dong Branch in Seoul stands out among the branches of the mart throughout the country in terms of sales and service items due to its geographical characteristics. Mainly Asian tourists from China, Japan, etc. do their shopping in the store for tax exemption later. Famous items are REAL BROWNIE, CHAM BUNGEOBBANG, BUTTER WAFFLE, and other snacks. A lot of tourists visit the “Global Tax Free” around Myeongdong Station since it provides a tax refund service for foreigners. For the convenience of tourists, the store staffs, who are native speakers, communicate with foreign tourists and the store also provides EMS (Express Mail Service).

Donggwol Maru - Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한국문화재재단 동궐마루)

1.1Km 2024-10-15

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Cheongwonsanbang Studio (청원산방)

1.1Km 2019-10-02

27, Bukchon-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-715-3342

Located in Samcheong-dong and established in 1981, Cheongwonsanbang Studio is an art studio by Sim Yong-sik (Intangible Cultural Property designated by City of Seoul). He works on various traditional windows and doors with his students, promoting them in Korea and other countries. Doors and windows with beautiful patterns are all over the place in this studio: doors that can hang against a wall, windows decorated with cherry blossoms, comb-patterned windows and so many more. Visitors can also enjoy beautiful crafts in various exhibition events.

Gaehwa (개화)

1.1Km 2021-03-26

52-5, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-0508

Located a short walking distance away from Myeong-dong's Chinese Embassy, Gaehwa boasts 50 years of tradition as the 3rd Chinese restaurant chain in Korea. Gaehwa's jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and palbochae (stir-fried seafood and vegetables) are extremely popular. This is a great place for a quick meal, as it serves plenty of food at affordable prices. Gaehwa has been using the same traditional cooking style and unchanging service values to create a comfortable atmosphere like visiting home.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

1.1Km 2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7.

Hyojababe (효자바베)

1.1Km 2021-03-22

42, Jahamun-ro, 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8749-0019

A restaurant frequently featured in Korean delicious food programs. This BBQ restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef.

Hwanggeum Mokjang Myeongdongseongdang (황금목장 명동성당)

1.1Km 2024-03-11

23, Myeongdong, 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-2426

Located in Myeongdong, Hwanggeum Mokjang Myeongdongseongdang is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Myeongdong. It is a popular place for locals and tourists alike as it serves high-quality beef and pork barbecued in the Korean style. Other dishes such as samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), bulgogi, naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), and many other dishes are also a must-try.

Jeongdong-gil Road (정동길)

1.1Km 2024-06-19

2-1 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Jeongdong-gil Road is one of Seoul's most famous walking paths, stretching from the intersection in front of Jeongdong Church to Saemunan-gil Road. The street holds importance in Korea's modern history, with the surroundings serving as a living museum of this. During the Joseon dynasty, the area developed into a residental space for distant members of the royal family, with a palace and royal tombs in the area. In 1999, the pedestrian walking area was expanded by turning the two-way road into a one-way road. Since then, the road has earned many awards and honors.

Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁)

1.1Km 2024-07-09

45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0274

Gyeonghuigung Palace, a designated Historic Site, was originally called the large palace by Saemun Gate, or the Western Palace, for its location within the city. It was not until the eighth year of Gwanghaegun (1616) that the palace was used as a royal residence for the king, changing the name to Gyeongdeokgung Palace. The name later changed again to the current Gyeonghuigung Palace in 1760. The palace grounds included many halls but they were mostly all burned down in a fire in 1829. After the Japanese occupation began, all remaining buildings on the site were torn down and the palace grounds were turned into Gyeongseong Middle School (now Seoul High School). The school moved to Gangnam area in 1987, afterwhich the previous location was turned into a park. The palace grounds currently hold Seoul Museum of Art and walking paths, as well as a restoration of Heunghwamun Gate, the main gate of the palace, and Sungjeongjeon Hall, the main hall, completed in November 1994.

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