Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

5.7Km 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.

HappyMedion ((주)해피메디온)

5.7Km 2025-07-29

(#401), 323 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

HappyMedion, a global hospitality specialist, is a medical tourism company established with the goal of becoming the world's No.1 cultural tourism group.

We focus on wellness medical tourism based on health checkups, plastic surgery, and beauty services. With over 80 global networks and strategic partnerships, we proudly position ourselves as 'The World Best Group.'

We are committed to enhancing foreign patients' satisfaction with our differentiated premium services by providing personalized concierge solutions.

Our one-stop concierge services for medical tourism include support for obtaining medical visas, transportation between international airports and hospitals, assistance from medical tourism coordinators, and tax-free service support.

ARA Therapy (아라테라피)

5.7Km 2017-07-22

11-1, Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-1176

Ara Therapy offers excellent health care services and a cozy ambience at a reasonable price to all kinds of customers such as couples, family, and friends, regardless of age and gender. Services include foot-bathing and a free cup of healthy tea. Visitors can relieve their fatigue, listening to classical music at this comfortable resting area.

Seoul Gyeongdong Market (서울 경동시장)

5.7Km 2024-12-03

3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

As the nation began to recover from the aftermath of the Korean War, farmers from the northern Gyeonggi-do region and Ganwon-do gathered around the old Seongdong Station (renamed ‘Hansol Donguibogam’) to sell their produce and wares. The farmers’ impromptu gathering on the fallow farmland to make their transactions soon led to the birth of a new marketplace. With the recent remodeling of the market, including the long-neglected Gyeongdong Theater, the place feels totally renewed and full of energy. Thanks to the renovation and diverse food stalls, the place is always bustling and filled with people.

Starbucks Gyeongdong Market (스타벅스 경동1960)

5.7Km 2024-12-27

3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Restored Gyeongdong Market space and the 5th community store for a win-win relationship with local economy

This 5th Starbucks Community Store is housed in a restored theater in Gyeongdong Market. The store has a win-win agreement with local merchants. Starbucks created a multiple cultural space in collaboration with LG Electronics such as LG Gold Star Radio Refresh Center. Every week, local artists and college students present culture and art performances on the stage that recreated the theatre concept. To offer a special experience suitable to an old theater, Starbucks developed the Retro Theater-like CND. For differentiated customer experiences, the store sells store-baked crafted food and exclusive merchandise.

Standard Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (스탠다드안경원)

5.7Km 2024-06-27

134, Dongjak-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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St. Mary's Jin Eye Center (성모 진 안과 의원)

5.7Km 2025-07-29

(1st,4th,5th Floors), 337 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

All of our doctors are former adjunct professors of ophthalmology at the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. They have performed more than 5,000 two-day LASEK procedures using AMARIS RED 1050RS by SCHWIND in Germany, and more than 10,000 cataract surgeries using the most advanced multifocal intraocular lenses from overseas companies such as ALCON, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, ZEISS, and HOYA.
We operate the same glaucoma and retina screening equipment as the top five university hospitals and offer surgical and injection treatments for retinal diseases.
We also offer IPL laser or collagen plug treatments for dry eyes.

Wan Chai (완차이)

5.7Km 2019-04-10

50-7, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-0302

Wan Chai is a Chinese restaurant with a name meaning "spicy," and is a must-visit for those who love spicy food. Rather than the original spicy Chinese Sichuan cuisine, a small amount of Korean spices have been added to create even better tasting dishes.

The most popular item on the menu is a large plate of reddened mussels known as the Extra Spicy Stir-fried Mussels. The dish is a mixture of spicy red peppers, garlic, and spicy sauce, stir-fried to perfection. Many customers also come in for the gul jjamppong (spicy noodle soup with oysters). Even the jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) tastes great here, with clean-tasting black soy bean sauce. Finally, for dessert, lychee is served, a unique treat to finish off a meal at Wan Chai.

Haedrin Oriental Medicine Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (해들인한의원)

5.7Km 2024-04-22

3F, 107, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Palsaek Samgyeopsal(팔색삼겹살)

5.7Km 2020-11-26

18 Baekbeom-ro Mapo-gu Seoul
+82-2-719-4848

This is a place where you can eat grilled pork belly with 8 special sauces. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled pork belly.

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