Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

5.0Km 2022-09-16

209, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3408-3876

Sejong University Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Ju Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the Soodo Gallery, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts, the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5, 1973 in a four-story concrete building inspired by traditonal tower design from the Baekje era. This building was later expanded on May 20, 1977.

After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the Sejong University Museum. The museum showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad in contribution to the research of Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.

Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

5.0Km 2020-09-18

99, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2249-0336

Dapsimni Antique Art Street is where travelers can stumble upon valuable old paintings, antique furniture and pottery as well as a variety of household items. These antique shops used to be scattered throughout the area of Cheonggyecheon Stream 8(pal)-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong, but have gathered within Dapsimni area since the mid-1980s. There are approximately 140 shops along the streets.

It is quite fun to browse through antiquities including wooden candlesticks, grandfather clocks, and old picture frames, items which are usually hard to find in regular stores. These rare items attract not only Koreans but also international visitors to this street. While shops in Insa-dong are popular for selling high-quality antiques, shops in Dapsimni Art Street are popular for offering a wide assortment of antiques at reasonable prices.

CU - Jangan Tourism Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu장안관광호텔점)

5.0Km 2024-06-27

377, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Bongsanok (봉산옥)

5.0Km 2024-03-25

5-6 Banpo-daero 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-2282

Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

5.0Km 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.

GS25 - Junggu Toegye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25중구퇴계점)

5.0Km 2024-06-27

180, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Duphare (듀파르)

5.0Km 2021-07-28

244, Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3474-3006

It is a store specializing in homemade cakes and pour-over coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is hand drip coffee. This cafe is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Travelodge Dongdaemun (트레블로지 동대문 호텔)

5.0Km 2021-07-13

359, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2160-8888

Travelodge Dongdaemun is located in the heart of Seoul, surrounded by popular tourist attrctions. The hotel provides services that suit the needs of both leisure and business travelers alike at an affordable price. Dongdaemun is a popular fashion district where tradition and modern cultures meet. Several tourist attractions are located within 10 to 15 minutes via public transportation from the hotel, such as Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Heunginjimun Gate, Insa-dong and the royal palaces.

Doota (두산타워)

5.0Km 2022-08-25

275, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3398-3114

Doota is a fashion mall full of trendy fashion items including designer shops, select shops, luxury brand stores, cafes, and restaurants. The fashion mall also prepared convenience shopping experience and various events and programs.

Geumdong Hwaro Sutbulgui (금동화로숯불구이)

5.0Km 2021-03-19

35, Toegye-ro, 41-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2264-3002

This Korean cuisine is located near Chungmuro Station, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy stir-fried boneless ribs. A Korean BBQ restaurant.

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