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Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

4.2Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

e-Sports Hall of Fame (e스포츠 명예의 전당)

e-Sports Hall of Fame (e스포츠 명예의 전당)

4.2Km    2025-10-29

31 Maebongsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

The e-Sports Hall of Fame is operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea e-Sports Association to exhibit and honor the esports athletes who have made history for their amazing skills, making Korea synonymous with esports. Visitors can see the athletes' uniforms, gaming materials, trophies, and more, as well as try their hand at playing famous esports games firsthand.

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

4.2Km    2024-04-18

19, Cheongpa-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

4.2Km    2023-01-16

279-24, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government's independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground floors houses three permanent exhibits, one special exhibit, Larchiveum, Symbol Plaza, storage, multi-purpose hall, and rooftop garden over a total area of 3,656 square meters, a total floor area of 9,703 square meters and a total exhibition space of 2,240 square meters. The permanent exhibits consist of a series of historic events from the March 1st Movement, which served as a turning point for the formation of the Provisional Government, to the foundation of the Korean Government that succeeded the mantle of the provisional government, while the special exhibit on the 1st floor currently hosts a special opening exhibition under the title of 『The Return of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea』. Moreover, a symbolic wall installation under the theme of "Waves of History" is displayed in the outdoor plaza on the 1st floor of the memorial expressing the Provisional Government’s desire for independence and the dynamics of the past, present, and future of Korea.

Zara - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 롯데 서울역점)

Zara - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 롯데 서울역점)

4.2Km    2024-04-22

378, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Wonjo Hongeo Main Store (원조홍어 본점)

Wonjo Hongeo Main Store (원조홍어 본점)

4.3Km    2024-04-08

200-22 Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
02-841-2445

Wonjo Hongeo Main Store is a hongeo (fermented skate) specialty restaurant located 20 minutes away from Yeouido Park. The signature dish is hongeo samhap (skate, pork, and kimchi combo), a combination of sliced fermented skate, boiled pork, and aged kimchi, creating a stimulating and unique taste. In addition to hongeo samhap, various skate dishes such as hongeo muchim (skate salad), hongeo jeon (pan-fried battered skate fillet), and hongeo tang (skate soup) are available. Nearby attractions include Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park and Yongmasan Mountain.

Mokdong Ice Rink (Indoor) (목동아이스링크(실내))

Mokdong Ice Rink (Indoor) (목동아이스링크(실내))

4.3Km    2021-04-08

939, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2649-8454

Mokdong Ice Rink was built with international competitions in mind. Two rinks are available making it possible for visitors to use even during competition days. Store selling skate equipment as well as restaurant and snack bar are available within the facility.

ER Shoopen - IPARK Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 슈펜 아이파크몰)

ER Shoopen - IPARK Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 슈펜 아이파크몰)

4.3Km    2024-04-19

2F, 55, Hangang-daero 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Nike - IPARK Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 용산아이파크)

Nike - IPARK Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 용산아이파크)

4.3Km    2024-04-23

6F, 55, Hangang-daero 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Zara - IPARK Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 아이파크몰)

Zara - IPARK Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 아이파크몰)

4.3Km    2024-04-23

55, Hangang-daero 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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