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Sogang University (서강대학교)

11.4Km    2023-07-07

35, Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-705-8114

Sogang University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit university located in central Seoul. Campus life at Sogang University is enhanced by student clubs as well as technological advancement. Furthermore, the proximity to other leading universities (Yonsei University and Ewha Woman's University) contributes to the intellectual and social vitality of student life at Sogang University.

Olive Young - Guri Sutaek Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 구리수택점)

11.4Km    2024-06-27

70, Imunan-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Yeolbin (열빈)

Yeolbin (열빈)

11.4Km    2021-03-29

78, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-783-3838

Operating since 1978, this store boasts of a large space. The best menu at this restaurant is noodles with minced meat in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

11.4Km    2024-10-29

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Runners Club [Tax Refund Shop] (러너스클럽)

Runners Club [Tax Refund Shop] (러너스클럽)

11.4Km    2024-04-23

B188 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Runners Club - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (러너스클럽 이대)

Runners Club - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (러너스클럽 이대)

11.4Km    2024-04-23

#103, 160, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Heroes of Independence Look at the Stars (독립의 영웅, 별을 보다)

11.4Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서대문구 통일로 251 (현저동)

Innisfree - Mia Samgeori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 미아삼거리)

11.4Km    2024-04-22

31, Dobong-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Ganggangsullae  Sillim Branch (강강술래 신림동)

Ganggangsullae Sillim Branch (강강술래 신림동)

11.4Km    2021-03-26

1660, Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-886-9233

It is a place where family gatherings and group dining are available. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is marinated grilled ribs.

Namhansanseong Trail (남한산성 탐방로)

11.4Km    2024-02-20

Sanseong-ri, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Namhansanseong Trail is a historical-themed path designed to provide an experiential journey through the Namhansanseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This lengthy elliptical fortress is built on rugged terrain at an elevation of 500 meters, with walls spanning a circumference of 12.4 kilometers. Offering a total of five routes, the trail presents breathtaking scenery and adds charm with pathways that closely follow the fortress walls.