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Pyounghwa (Pyeonghwa) Fashion Town (서울 평화시장)

Pyounghwa (Pyeonghwa) Fashion Town (서울 평화시장)

2.4Km    2025-01-06

274, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2265-3531~3

The Pyounghwa Fashion Town market in Dongdaemun has been selling fashion clothing and accessories for over 50 years ever since the end of the Korean War. It was here that in 1953 North Korean refugees started selling clothes made from US army uniforms. Their market was then named Pyounghwa, which means peace, in the hope that no other wars would be fought on Korean soil. The Pyounghwa Fashion Town was therefore the beginning of the 30,000 stores that now make up Dongdaemun Fashion Town, which is seen as one of the global centers of the fashion industry.

Spread over a large area, this historical fashion market is divided into several districts, the ‘Gu Pyounghwa Fashion Town’ is the oldest, and there is also the ‘Shin Pyounghwa Fashion Town’, ‘Dong Pyounghwa Fashion Town’, and ‘Cheong Pyounghwa Fashion Town’.

Dokkaebi Bulgogi (도깨비불고기)

2.4Km    2024-03-12

38 Eulji-ro 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2269-1538

Dokkaebi Bulgogi is a Korean restaurant located near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Dongdaemun Gate. Its main menu features Korean-style barbecue made with beef and pork. In addition to dishes like galbi jjim (braised galbi) and pajeon (green onion pancake), they also offer simpler options such as galbitang (galbi soup), jjigae (stew), and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).

Sunmine Haengbok Gejang Dongdaemun (순미네행복게장 동대문)

2.4Km    2024-03-12

3FL, 38, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2268-2059

Sunmine Haengbok Gejang is exclusively dedicated to Korean-style kkotgejang (soy sauce marinated blue crab) and shrimp dishes. Gejang is a Korean favorite dish made by marinating blue crabs in soy sauce and other seasonings. The restaurant offers also saeu jang (soy sauce marinated shrimp) and fried shrimp. In addition, one can exlpore Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) nearby, enriching the cultural experience. 

Kanghodong Baekjeong Dongdaemun(강호동백정 동대문)

Kanghodong Baekjeong Dongdaemun(강호동백정 동대문)

2.4Km    2020-12-18

38 Eulji-ro 43-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-2278-7379

It is located near Dongdaemun Market. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is marinated grilled ribs.

Olive Mart [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브마트)

Olive Mart [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브마트)

2.4Km    2024-04-22

229-3, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Mart [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 올리브마트)

Olive Mart [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 올리브마트)

2.4Km    2024-04-16

1F, 229-3, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daetongnyeong (대통령)

Daetongnyeong (대통령)

2.4Km    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.

Waryong Park (와룡공원)

Waryong Park (와룡공원)

2.4Km    2020-07-08

192, Waryonggongwon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-2845

Situated in Myeongryun-dong in Seoul and established in 1984, Waryong Park is located near Malbawi, one of the best overlooks from which to see the city of Seoul. The park is close to natural attractions such as Samcheong Park, Changgyeong Park, and Bugaksan Mountain.

Although it was difficult to grow trees in the park because of the shallowness of the soil, many citizens participated in the nationwide campaign to plant over 10 million trees across the country, transforming places like Waryong into lush areas filled with flowering plants.

In the park, spring blooms forth in a colorful assortment of cherry trees, plum blossoms, azaleas, and forsythias, making it a popular destination for family visitors. There are also a variety of excellent amenities: badminton courts, aerobic fields, fitness facilities, and pavilions, wonderful for exercise, leisurely walks, or simply taking a break.

A famous hiking trail, running between the Seoul Fortress Wall and Samcheong Park, passes right through the park. Flanked by cherry blossoms, the trail attracts nature lovers throughout the year and especially in spring, when the trees are in full bloom. The trail also passes by the Fortress Wall in Bugaksan Mountain.

Art Center K (아트센터 K)

Art Center K (아트센터 K)

2.4Km    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.