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Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum (안중근의사기념관)

Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum (안중근의사기념관)

3.0Km    2024-03-06

91, Sowol-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
82-2-3789-1016

The Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum honors the memory of Ahn Junggeun (1879-1910), an independence activist and soldier who advocated for Korean independence and peace in Asia. He fought against the Japanese to defend the Korean Empire (1897-1910). He was executed in 1910 for assassinating Hirobumi Ito, the Japanese who led the invasion of Korea in 1909, in Harbin, China.

Olive Young - CJ THE CENTER Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 씨제이남산더센터)

3.0Km    2024-04-18

12, Sowol-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Donam Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암중앙점)

3.0Km    2024-06-26

1F, 118, Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Le Mans Eyewear - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르망안경콘택트 청계천)

Le Mans Eyewear - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르망안경콘택트 청계천)

3.0Km    2024-04-18

B2 E-MART, Lotte Castle Venezia, 400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 청계천)

E-Mart - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 청계천)

3.0Km    2024-04-18

400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

3.0Km    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.

CU - Sungin Dongyang Paraville Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu숭인파라빌점)

3.0Km    2024-06-26

1F, #104, 251, Nangye-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)

Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)

3.0Km    2024-12-04

1 Tongil-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Culture Station Seoul 284 opened in 2011 by restoring the old Seoul Station. The complex holds various programs including exhibitions, performances, cultural events and workshops. It holds over 100 years of history with Namdaemun Station being the original name of the station in 1900 and changing to Gyeongseong Station, Seoul Station, and now Culture Station Seoul 284. The look of 1925 Gyeongseong Station offers visitors a flashback to the past, providing a fun and special experience.

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This is where Mok-ha (played by Park Eun-bin) waited for Ki-ho (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) with flowers in the TV series "Castaway Diva." As the restored historic Seoul Station, it also appeared in "Reply 1994" as the location where Samcheonpo (played by Kim Sung Kyun) first arrived in Seoul.

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

3.0Km    2021-07-07

109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-7338

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.

KPOP HOTEL SEOUL STATAION BRANCH

KPOP HOTEL SEOUL STATAION BRANCH

3.0Km    2021-04-09

16-17, Huam-ro 60-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8774-5231

K-Pop Hotel is only a 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Seoul Station on Subway Lines 1 & 4. It’s conveniently located near a number of tourist destinations, since it’s a mere 10-minute walk from Sungnyemun Gate and only a 15-minute walk from Namsan Park. Gyeongbokgung Palace is only a 10-minute ride away, with Insa-dong located a mere 12 minutes away from the hotel. The 24-hour front desk provides express check-in and check-out services as well as a safe deposit box. Featuring Standard Double Rooms, Twin Rooms, and Family Rooms, the hotel is a great place to stay for business travelers and tourists traveling with friend or family. All the rooms are furnished with air conditioner, cable/satellite TV channels, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi connection, and hair dryer. There is a rooftop terrace and a cafe where breakfast is served. The cafe is also furnished with kitchen, desktop computer, and washing machine, which can be shared among the guests. If you want to park your car more conveniently and quickly, notify the front desk of your arrival in advance.