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Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

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.

Queens Bucket - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쿠엔즈버킷 동대문)

Queens Bucket - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쿠엔즈버킷 동대문)

5.0Km    2024-04-18

5-4, Toegye-ro 64-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Tombola (톰볼라)

Tombola (톰볼라)

5.0Km    2020-04-27

16, Seorae-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-593-4660

Located in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Tombola is an Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and rustic cuisine. The restaurant’s relaxed, yet vibrant atmosphere makes for an ambience that is friendly, but at the same time exotic. Diners can enjoy excellent Italian home-cooked dishes like pizza and pasta at affordable prices, making this particular eatery incredibly popular (reservations strongly recommended!). The most popular menu item is the gratin that comes slathered with cheese.

nuMori - Electro Gugak(누모리-일렉트로 국악)

5.0Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서초구 강남대로 201 (양재동)

Olive Young - Seocho Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초역)

Olive Young - Seocho Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초역)

5.0Km    2024-04-18

110, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Ebookers Korea Inc. ((주)이부커스코리아)

5.1Km    2025-07-07

(2nd Floor), 212 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

We strive for a special kind of tourism that combines wellness tourism (healing) and medical tourism (treatment).
We are a Korean wellness and medical tourism company leading the country’s safe and healthy travel culture.
* Products and Services
Wellness medical tourism programs that uniquely combine wellness and medical tourism
Referral and reservation service for selected wellness destinations and Korean hospitals with excellent medical technology
Guidance services provided at local partner companies
Content creation and reservation based on our personalized service system
Convenient tourism programs catering to each patient's health conditions
Medical tourism visa application and referral services on C33VISA site
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Medi Well Come products: Health checkup / general practice (minor / major / female / preventive / eye problems)

Hoopcity Dongdaemun [Tax Refund Shop] (HOOPCITY 동대문)

Hoopcity Dongdaemun [Tax Refund Shop] (HOOPCITY 동대문)

5.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 324, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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POPOLARITA (포폴라리타)

POPOLARITA (포폴라리타)

5.1Km    2021-03-30

41, Sapyeong-daero 22-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-593-2340

It is the first Italian restaurant in Seorae Village. The best menu at this restaurant is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

HILLS & EUROPA (힐즈앤유로파)

HILLS & EUROPA (힐즈앤유로파)

5.1Km    2024-10-29

35 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Haebangchon's Hot Place
Singer Lee Hyori's OTT entertainment program 'Seoul Check-in' was filmed, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of Haebangchon properly. The low wooden ceiling and walls filled with unique objects and LPs from all over the world create a unique and cozy atmosphere. It is always full of customers as you can enjoy great visual cocktails and delicious dishes against the backdrop of various genres of music. During the day, it is good to enjoy coffee and dessert like a cafe. It is famous for its delicious cream caramel pudding, along with coffee that makes use of the taste of coffee beans from each region of origin. There are also various types of signature cocktails, but we recommend the unique visual 'Cigar in a Glass' that Lee Hyori and Park Narae drank.

The King's (더 킹스)

5.1Km    2020-04-24

287, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2270-3121

The King’s is a premium buffet offering live music and top-quality, fresh dishes. Serving up “à la minute” cuisine in which food is cooked fresh to order, the restaurant is particularly known for its live seafood. In addition to the live seafood corner, The King’s buffet boasts 150 international foods in 10 different sections, including a Chinese food corner with dim sum, grilled Peking duck, stir-fry, and other authentic Chinese dishes prepared by Chinese chefs.