Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

2.7Km 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3140-8305

Seodaemun Independence Park was built on the former Seoul Detention Camp. It was used to imprison thousands of Korean independence activists until the liberation from the Japanese occupation on August 15, 1945, as well as the political prisoners during the political turmoil in the 1960s. When the prison was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, the area was restored and turned into a memorial park in August 15, 1992 to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. The park preserves seven prison buildings, an execution ground, underground women’s prison, and the March 1st Movement Monument that has been moved from Tapgol Park in Jongno.

One of the most significant monuments of the Seodaemun Independence Park is Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), which has been designated a Historic Site. Nearby is Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), originally called Mohwagwan, which was used to greet Chinese envoys during the Joseon dynasty. Today, the hall enshrines 2,327 tablets inscribed with the names of Koreans who died for the cause of national independence. Standing right next to Dongnimmun Gate are the remnants of Yeongeunmun Gate, another Historic Site. Other sights inside the park include the Patriotic Martyr Monument, Declaration of Independence Monument, and Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, who was an independence activist and publisher of Korea’s first independent newspaper. The main highlight of the park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, a former prison building that was renovated into a history museum.

Jangan Accessory Shopping Center (장안 액세서리상가)

2.7Km 2021-06-04

42-2, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-5600

Jangan Accessory Shopping Center has a history of offering visitors unique accessories with colorful designs. Each shop boasts its own items, different from other stores. Visitors can enjoy purchasing accessories at discounted prices.

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

2.7Km 2024-11-27

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park is a park established on the former site of the Dongdaemun Stadium. It serves as a thematic park showcasing the history and culture of Seoul, while also providing a space to experience modern design and culture. During the park's development in 2008, numerous artifacts from the Joseon dynasty, including The Two Floodgates, the Chiseong Castle, Military Training Agency, and over 1,000 relics from the Joseon era, were excavated. Alongside the park, there is the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and the Relic area.

Hanaro Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (하나로안경원)

2.7Km 2024-04-19

48, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap (궁나라냉면묵밥)

2.7Km 2017-04-12

6, Jibong-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-4701

Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap originally opened in Ansan, serving up delicious meals of naengmyeon and mukbap. The restaurant became popular, and eventually moved to its current location in Seoul. The jiggly acorn jelly goes well wit the sweet and sour broth in mukbap, a favorite summer-time dish. Visitors can also order the dish with a warm broth for a delicious and healthy dish year round.

Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

2.7Km 2023-08-11

5, Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Seosomun Gate area, which is located outside Seosomun Gate, was used as a persecution site in the 19th century before it turned into the local park of today. Many Catholics were suppressed and martyred here, making the area a holy site for Korean Catholics. Seosomun Gate was a gateway to Chilpae Market located near Namdaemun Gate. It was always busy with passerbys and the persecution site was established outside the gate to set an example of crime punishment to all the witnesses.

On May 15, 1999, a memorial tower was raised at the center of the park in honor of the martyrs. In 2013, Seoul's Jung-gu district also founded Seosumun Holy Shrine History Museum with a memorial exhibition hall in their honor.

Korea Travel Expo (내나라 여행박람회)

2.8Km 2023-04-10

281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3445-1519

The Korea Travel Expo is a gathering of Korean regional tourism organizations, as well as travel aficionados from all over the world. It is held annually in order to help increase the national tourism volume, information exchanges, travel service quality, and local economies.

DDP Spring Festival: Design Zoo (DDP 봄축제 : 디자인 동물원)

2.8Km 2024-05-22

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2088-4957

DDP Spring Festival: Design Zoo features creative reimaginations of a zoo to delight visitors of all ages. The festival features large air balloons and concerts in a range of genre, as well as film showings, an animal character parade, animal train, and more. Visitors can purchase cute handmade products at the design market and tasty food at the food street.

When the clouds clear, the moon shines, the wind blows, and the star shine (구름이 걷히니 달이 비치고 바람 부니 별이 빛난다)

2.8Km 2024-11-25

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1511-1938

"When the clouds clear, the moon shines, the wind blows, and the star shine" is the first immersive media art exhibition by Kansong Art & Culture Foundation, presenting traditional Korean art, the foundation of K-culture, with a modern flair. Iconic traditional works like Miindo, A Beautiful Woman by Sin Yun-bok and Gwandong Myeongseungcheop by Jeong Seon, are reinterpreted using graphic motion, LiDAR sensors, and kinetic art. Each exhibition room features a unique scent and sound effect, offering a multi-sensory experience to visitors.

Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

2.8Km 2024-10-25

83 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2403

Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city.

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