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Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

9.3Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Netmarble Game Museum (넷마블게임박물관)

9.3Km    2025-05-14

38 Digital-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul

The Netmarble Game Museum offers visitors an opportunity to explore the history and culture of games and discover their social and cultural values. The museum features an exhibition space showcasing a diverse collection of domestic and international, a learning space with various gaming education materials, and a gaming space where visitors can enjoy playing different types of games. The exhibition space is organized around three main themes: game history, game world, and gaming culture. In particular, the Play Collection zone includes classic arcade games, console games, and PC games, allowing children to have fun and adults to reminisce about their memories.

Hottracks - Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 잠실점)

9.3Km    2024-04-22

269, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Dongsung Sutbulgalbi (동숭숯불갈비)

9.3Km    2021-03-18

26, Daehak-ro, 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-3451

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled spareribs. A restaurant serving charcoal-grilled meat.

Davich Optical - Hongdae Donggyo-dong Samgeori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 홍대동교동삼거리점)

9.3Km    2024-06-27

193, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olens - Hapjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 합정)

9.3Km    2024-04-18

9, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Insa Art Space (인사미술공간)

9.3Km    2021-02-26

89, Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-4722

Insa Art Space was established in 2000 to support artists who are experiencing financial difficulties. In 2005, Art Space started to develop artistic projects and in 2006, the gallery began to provide project consultations, and publishing and marketing, to develop into a stronger self-sufficient gallery. Currently, the gallery provides special exhibitions for artists and independent curators.

Olive Young - Hongik Univeristy AREX Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대공항철도역점)

9.3Km    2024-06-27

183, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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All Star Boeing Boeing(올스타 보잉보잉)

9.3Km    2025-05-22

서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 26 (동숭동)

Ondal Tteokbokki - Dangsan 1hojeom(온달떡볶이 당산1호점)

9.3Km    2021-04-19

17, Gukhoe-daero, 37-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2676-9990

Tteokbokki is a spicy food enjoyed by Koreans. This Others restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is stir-fried rice cake.