Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

5.0Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Himart - Cheonggu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 청구점)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

210, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Homeplus - Sinnae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 신내)

5.0Km 2024-04-23

201, Sinnae-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

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Season's Table Dongdaemun LOTTE FITIN(계절밥상 동대문롯데피트인)

5.0Km 2020-10-29

7F, LOTTE, FITIN, 264, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6262-4715

This is a buffet located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. The representative menu is Korean dishes. A buffet restaurant serving Korean dishes.

Phopular (퍼퓰러)

5.0Km 2021-03-30

2, Eulji-ro 44-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-9119

A restaurant where Vietnamese chefs cook dishes, themselves. The best menu at this restaurant is rice noodles. This Vietnamese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Himart - Sangbong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상봉점)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

399, Mangu-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Jongno 4(sa)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 종로4가)

5.0Km 2024-04-22

Gwangnim Bldg., 195, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Nolbu Budaejjigae Cheolpangui Eulji-ro 6ga(놀부부대찌개 철판구이 을지로6가)

5.0Km 2020-11-25

6 Eulji-ro 44-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-2264-7738

It is the largest chain of Budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew) franchises in Korea. The best menu at this restaurant is sausage stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

GS25 - Dongdaemun Fashion Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25동대문패션점)

5.0Km 2024-06-27

#101, 254, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Uke. Zamezip (육회자매집)

5.0Km 2023-12-22

200-4 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

This restaurant is located in a corner of Gwangjang Market's alley, and its main menu is Yukhoe/Beef Tartare (raw beef made by cutting small pieces of beef with various seasonings). The lightness of raw meat, which cannot be found in grilled meat, and the harmony with the seasoning are impressive. If you eat it with egg yolk, sprouts, and pears served together, you can feel the depth of the true taste of raw meat. If you want to try something a little more Korean-style, try 'Yuktangi,' which comes with Tangtangi (a dish made by pounding wild octopus on a cutting board and cutting it into pieces) and Yukhoe. However, the octopus Yuktangi moves around when the food is served, so you must be careful.

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