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Allsso (올쏘)

Allsso (올쏘)

6.7Km    2021-08-26

30, Jong-ro, 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-9222

A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul. A Korean BBQ restaurant. The most famous menu is grilled beef.

Yangyeon Hwaro (양연화로)

Yangyeon Hwaro (양연화로)

6.7Km    2024-03-05

18 Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-0808

Yangyeon Hwaro is located in Jongno and is renowned for offering the essence of Korean-style barbecue. Its signature dish is the aged pork belly, grilled over charcoal, bursting with charcoal aroma and juiciness. Additionally, the menu includes various cuts of pork such as shoulder, thin skirt, and pork neck, as well as beef options like boneless short ribs and beef tartare. The staff personally grill the meat for the customers.

ABC-Mart - NC Gangseo Store Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 NC 강서점)

ABC-Mart - NC Gangseo Store Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 NC 강서점)

6.7Km    2024-04-18

17, Gangseo-ro 56-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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ER NC Department Store - Gangseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC백화점 강서)

ER NC Department Store - Gangseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC백화점 강서)

6.7Km    2024-04-23

17, Gangseo-ro 56-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Insa-dong (인사동)

Insa-dong (인사동)

6.7Km    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.

Hyeongje Kkochijip (형제꼬치집)

Hyeongje Kkochijip (형제꼬치집)

6.8Km    2021-03-25

356, Digital-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-845-1140

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes as well as lamb dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is lamb skewers. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

6.8Km    2019-03-19

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of Korean people in the past. Through the displays, visitors can learn about the domestic and agricultural lifestyles, as well as Korea’s cultural beliefs.

The National Folk Museum of Korea has three permanent exhibitions and two special exhibitions as well as a library, souvenir shop, and other subsidiary facilities.

The National Folk Museum's Korean Folk Performances for Visitors (국립민속박물관 우리민속한마당)

6.8Km    2021-07-07

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3704-3114

The National Folk Museum is the leading museum depicting Korean folk culture that attracts 3 million visitors every year. Every Saturday, the museum offers free performances where Korean music, traditional dance, martial arts, and mask plays are performed for Korean and international spectators to illustrate Korea’s major seasonal events, special exhibitions, and traditional intangible cultures.

National Folk Museum of Korea Children’s Museum (국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

National Folk Museum of Korea Children’s Museum (국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

6.8Km    2019-03-18

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3704-4540, 4524

The Children’s Museum is a hands-on experience museum run by the National Folk Museum of Korea. A variety of visual aids and assembly models allow children to touch and feel pieces and experience folk history in an interactive way. The theme of the exhibitions consists of folk clothing, food, shelter, social life, and entertainment. The museum has a number of interactive spaces including a table set for an ancestral ritual, magnet miniatures depicting a baby’s first birthday, and an area where young visitors can build a folk house. Young learners can also create an avatar wearing in Hanbok, make kimchi using visual aids, or play gonu (a traditional board game). The museum also collects, preserves, and maintains relics and historical items related to youth and youth culture.

The Great Full Moon Festival  (정월대보름 한마당)

The Great Full Moon Festival (정월대보름 한마당)

6.8Km    2025-02-05

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3704-3106

The National Folk Museum is celebrating the first full moon of the Lunar new year, Jeongwol Daeboreum. A variety of experiences are prepared to eliminate bad luck and pray for prosperity and health. The event provides a chance for locals and tourists alike to learn more about the traditional culture of Korea.