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Korea House (한국의집)

Korea House (한국의집)

19.6Km    2024-10-28

10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Korea House was opened in 1981. It is a traditional Korean building that introduces the culture and lifestyle of Koreans, where you can experience traditional architecture and a classical atmosphere. The building was built in the style of the Joseon Dynasty's Jagyeong-jeon building at the Gyeongbok Palace. It is the only building built in the traditional architectural style. You will feel its antiquity as you enter the building.

It is divided into the Haerin-gwan (a space for people to get acquainted with each other), the Traditional Theater, and three annex buildings (Munhyang-ru, Nokeum-jeong and Cheongwu-jeong). At Haerin-gwan, you can enjoy traditional music at Garak-dang and try traditional food at Sohwa-dang. In the square of Garak-dang you can view a traditional wedding (on the weekends) or people playing folk games. Also, at the Traditional Theater, about 156 seats are available, and in the afternoons Human Cultural Assets or members of the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts and the National Corps members present traditional music and dances. Sinayui, Salpuri, Pansori, the Drum Dance and the Bongsan Mask Dance are the most popular programs for foreigners. The programs are all explained in English and Japanese.

In the Cultural Gift Shop you can view various crafts made by traditional craftsmen. It is always open and the crafts are for sale as well. There are pottery, ceramics, golden crafts, knots and embroidery etc; approximately 500 pieces of artwork made by craftsmen from 20 different fields. Next to the House of Korea is the Namsan-gol Hanok Village where visitors can explore traditional houses.

Korea House (한국의집)

Korea House (한국의집)

19.6Km    2024-03-05

10 Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-9101

Located in the center of Seoul, Korea House is a must-visit tourism spot as a high-end cultural complex offering Hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), traditional refreshments, traditional performance arts, and traditional weddings, allowing visitors to feel the beauty of Korean culture and the taste of Korea. Guests can also enjoy the elegant beauty of hanok.

Korea House Café & Art Shop (한국의집 사랑 카페앤아트샵)

Korea House Café & Art Shop (한국의집 사랑 카페앤아트샵)

19.6Km    2021-06-30

10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2270-1190

Korea House Café & Art Shop strives to promote traditional crafts and culture through handmade traditional Korean products. They also play an important role in the production of traditional crafts globally.
The shopwares are created using traditional patterns, designs, and sculptural aesthetics in accordance with craftsmanship that has been passed down for generations. Visitors can also learn more about the culture of Korean crafts at the shop. They also offer counseling for traditional wedding ceremonies.

Hillhouse Hotel / 힐하우스 호텔

Hillhouse Hotel / 힐하우스 호텔

19.6Km    2025-03-18

42 , Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-8135

Hill House Hotel is a business hotel at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. Free internet is available in all rooms, and there is a shared microwave on the first floor. A free luggage storage service is provided for customers’ convenience. Nearby transport links include Hoehyeon subway station, Seoul Station, and Myeongdong subway station, so this is a good base for exploring downtown Seoul. Namsan Park, N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market are all within walking distance.

Lotte Super - Gongdeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데슈퍼 공덕점)

Lotte Super - Gongdeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데슈퍼 공덕점)

19.6Km    2024-04-23

109, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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We Trip Korea ((주)우리클럽관광개발)

19.6Km    2025-07-29

(101-1204, Lotte Castle President), 467 Gongdeok-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

We Trip Korea was established in 2011 and has been successfully attracting international travelers for 13 years. Our company is dedicated to promoting and showcasing our travel products through extensive overseas sales efforts. We actively collaborate with various online travel agencies (OTA) to offer a wide range of travel products that align with current trends. As a professional and customized travel agency, we cater to all types of events, from standard packages to incentive trips, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE), medical tourism, VIP services, and personal travels. When you choose our company, you can expect prompt and accurate tailored bookings to meet your specific needs.

Yurae hoegwan (유래회관)

Yurae hoegwan (유래회관)

19.6Km    2021-03-29

196, Majang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2293-8866

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy Korean beef sirloin with a tradition of 57 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled sirloin.

Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

19.6Km    2021-08-26

138, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2150

Namsan Arts Center, reopened as a creative space in Seoul in September 2009. It redefined the colors and characteristics of the theater, aiming for a modern theater production center centered on creative premieres, a contemporary performance venue where visitors can feel the pulse of the times, and a theater capable of various experiments.
Namsan Arts Center Drama Center is the first modern folk theater in Korea and the oldest performance hall in which the original architectural form has been preserved. Under the concept of "Contemporary & New Wave," the center continues to produce domestic original plays, and through active exchanges with excellent overseas theaters, build a repertoire of high-quality works that can read domestic and overseas trends, and present contemporary cultural diversity.

Kensington Hotel Yeouido (켄싱턴호텔 여의도 (구. 렉싱턴호텔))

19.6Km    2021-02-17

16, Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6670-7100

Lexington Hotel is New York-themed hotel named after Lexington Avenue, one of the three major streets of New York City. Located in the center of Yeouido, considered the ‘Manhattan of Seoul,’ Lexington Hotel is in close proximity to the Hangang River, the National Assembly Building, broadcasting agencies and the Korea Stock Exchange and is 20 minutes from the Gimpo International Airport. The renovated hotel has 223 guestrooms and subsidiary facilities allowing guests to have a comfortable stay.

New York New York (Kensington Hotel) (뉴욕뉴욕(켄싱턴호텔))

19.6Km    2024-02-28

16 Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

New York New York is a steakhouse located near Yeouido Hangang Park. Situated on the first floor of the Kensington Hotel, it offers authentic New York-style steaks. The signature course is called 'Love in New York,' featuring dishes such as ceviche with marinated king prawn, scallop bouillabaisse, grilled angus beef tenderloin, and steamed abalone. When ordering for two or more, a complimentary bottle of red wine and cake are provided. Nearby attractions include the The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park.