Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

2.0Km 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.

Olive Young - Donggyo-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동교동)

2.0Km 2024-04-18

207, Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The Halal Guys (할랄가이즈 홍대)

2.0Km 2024-03-19

10 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-1802

The Halal Guys is a Middle Eastern halal food specialty restaurant that originated in New York, USA, offering dishes prepared in accordance with Islamic law. Their main menu includes the falafel platter, which is made by mixing chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices and served with salad, as well as the combo sandwiche featuring chicken and beef with their special sauce. It is located near Hongik University.