Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

11.5Km 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.

Olens - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 동대문)

11.5Km 2024-04-16

1F, 251, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동대문역사문화공원역)

11.5Km 2024-04-18

251, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Dokkaebi Bulgogi (도깨비불고기)

11.5Km 2024-03-12

38 Eulji-ro 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2269-1538

Dokkaebi Bulgogi is a Korean restaurant located near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Dongdaemun Gate. Its main menu features Korean-style barbecue made with beef and pork. In addition to dishes like galbi jjim (braised galbi) and pajeon (green onion pancake), they also offer simpler options such as galbitang (galbi soup), jjigae (stew), and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).

Sunmine Haengbok Gejang Dongdaemun (순미네행복게장 동대문)

11.5Km 2024-03-12

3FL, 38, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2268-2059

Sunmine Haengbok Gejang is exclusively dedicated to Korean-style kkotgejang (soy sauce marinated blue crab) and shrimp dishes. Gejang is a Korean favorite dish made by marinating blue crabs in soy sauce and other seasonings. The restaurant offers also saeu jang (soy sauce marinated shrimp) and fried shrimp. In addition, one can exlpore Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) nearby, enriching the cultural experience.

Kanghodong Baekjeong Dongdaemun(강호동백정 동대문)

11.5Km 2020-12-18

38 Eulji-ro 43-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-2278-7379

It is located near Dongdaemun Market. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is marinated grilled ribs.

Kim Han Sung Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (김한성성형외과)

11.5Km 2024-04-23

11F, 590, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Willbe Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (윌비성형외과의원)

11.5Km 2024-06-27

590, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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The Ssanghwa Coffee (더쌍화coffee)

11.5Km 2023-11-03

252-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Sssanghwa Coffee, located near Dongdaemun Market, is a tea house serving traditional medicinal teas. In matching with their menu, the cafe is also decorated like a room found in a traditional Korean house. The cafe is comprised of three buildings, with the main building being for orders, and the Byeolgung and Ssanghwagung buildings offering seating. Each traditional tea order comes as a set with food items such as rice porriage, fruit, or rice cakes. The cafe also offers rooms which are very popular, so making a reservation is necessary.

Chic and Chick (쉭앤칙)

11.5Km 2020-04-21

41-19, Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2633-0120

Chic and Chick boasts cosmetics without surfactants (surface active agents). Products in Chic and Chick use only natural ingredients, minimizing the possiblity of skin irratation. Their main products include natural handmade soaps, hair packs, and body cleansing products. The store itself is exceptionally well-managed, providing maximum comfort to customers.

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