Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관)

7.7Km 2023-01-02

281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7774-2524

Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong Art Museum in 1966. Bohwagak was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 768 on December 30, 2019. Jeon Hyeong-pil dedicated his life to preserving and researching Korea’s representative relics that were devaluated and purposefully obliterated during the Japanese colonial era, as well as to acknowledging their cultural excellence and beauty. The museum houses 11 national treasures and 24 treasures, on display at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) through the Treasures of Kansong exhibition.

Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

7.7Km 2024-10-22

19-1 Naksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The leather workshop featured in the drama 'Boyfriend'
It is a leather workshop that appeared in the scene where Cha Soohyeon (Song Hyekyo) and Kim Jinhyeok (Park Bogum) reunite in the drama 'Boyfriend'. It is run by leather craft artist Kim Yeongae and is known for its many cute items. You can experience making leather knotted string bracelets and rings at a low cost.

Choi Sunu House (최순우 옛집)

7.7Km 2021-12-21

9, Seongbuk-ro 15-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3675-3401

The Choi Sunu House is the old residence of Hyegok Choi Sunu (1916-1984), who lived in this house from 1976 until the day he passed away. The house is designated as Korea’s Registered Cultural Property. Choi Sunu was a leading art historian who served as the director of the National Museum of Korea. He devoted his life to rediscovering the beauty of Korean art and made many academic accomplishments in the areas of Korean ceramics, traditional woodcraft, and the history of painting.
The house has been open to the public as the Hyegok Choi Sunu Memorial Hall since 2004. The memorial hall displays Choi Sunu’s relics as a permanent exhibition and holds special exhibitions in the fall as well as cultural programs every spring and fall.

Maxtyle (맥스타일)

7.7Km 2022-12-29

3, Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2218-6789

Maxtyle is an exclusive fashion mall and multipurpose cultural space located in the area of Dongdaemun Fashion District. The name, “Maxtyle,” is a shortened form of the phrase “maximum style.” The mall is comprised of seven underground and eight aboveground levels. The mall aims to become the leader in both fashion and culture, providing customers with high-quality merchandise at great prices.

Yennal Yeongil Naengmyeon (옛날연길냉면)

7.7Km 2021-03-18

31, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-8898

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. A restaurant run by a Chinese. The best menu at this restaurant is cold buckwheat noodles.

Banhadang (반하당)

7.7Km 2024-02-15

36 Seongbuk-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Banhadang is a café located 20 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage site Changdeokgung Palace. Renovated from a hanok, it preserves the charm of hanok with open spaces, leaving only the pillars of the original structure. The signature menu includes a Strawberry latte made with homemade strawberry syrup and milk. During the summer season, the jeontong pat bingsu (traditional shaved ice with red beans), made with domestically sourced jujube and red bean, is also popular.

Geumdwaeji Sikdang (금돼지식당)

7.8Km 2024-10-17

149 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Geumdwaeji Sikdang is renowned as one of the top three pork restaurants in Seoul, specializing in pork dishes. Its signature menu item is the nunkkon moksal (grilled pork shoulder), known for its marbled appearance resembling snowflakes. Bonsamgyeop (grilled bone-in pork belly) and deungmoksal (short loin and pork shoulder) are also popular choices. They offer fragrant basil wraps as a side dish, which perfectly complements the slightly grilled basil with the juicy and flavorful meat, creating a harmonious taste sensation that is considered a delicacy at this establishment.

Yeongbyeon Naengmyeon (연변냉면)

7.8Km 2021-03-25

136, Dorim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-844-5544

It is a place serving naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) using Chinese-style broth. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is cold buckwheat noodles.

LG Best Shop - Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 관악점)

7.8Km 2024-04-18

210, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Onnuri Pharmacy - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온누리약국 종로)

7.8Km 2024-04-19

1F, 293, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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