Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

1.9Km 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.

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

1.9Km 2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-5900

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

Olive Young - Yongsan Richensia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 용산리첸시아)

1.9Km 2024-04-22

Store #103, #104, #105, #112, 341, Baekbeom-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Niwa (니와)

2.0Km 2016-12-08

22, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-0917

Niwa is an authentic Japanese izakaya, serving alcoholic beverages and food. In order to stay true to tradition, Niwa works in cooperation with an izakaya chain in Hiroshima, Japan, creating a cooking system that realizes genuine Japanese tastes. Customers are able to experience Japan at Niwa, without even visiting the country. The restaurant is constantly working to develop new, delicious menu items.

Olive Young - Dongbuichon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동부이촌)

2.0Km 2024-04-17

16, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sinyongsan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신용산역)

2.0Km 2024-04-17

#101, and #102, 95, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Mont-Bell - Yongsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (몽벨 용산점)

2.0Km 2024-04-18

92, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

2.0Km 2024-04-18

19, Cheongpa-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Dongbuichon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동부이촌)

2.0Km 2024-04-17

1F, 245, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Gaetmaeul (갯마을)

2.0Km 2016-09-23

248, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-5655, +82-2-798-1655

Gaetmaeul restaurant, located in Ichon-dong in the Yongsan area of Seoul, is widely known for its specialty dish, Son-manduguk (handmade dumpling soup). Not only does it serve exceptionally delicious food, but the service is friendly, and the facilities are clean. As well as the excellent mandu dishes, such as manduguk (dumpling soup) and tteok-manduguk (dumpling soup with rice cake slices), the menu also includes bindatteok (Korean mung-bean pancake) and suyuk (boiled slices of beaf). The kimchi used to fill the dumplings and offered as a side dish is also particularly good.

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