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Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

6.3Km    2024-03-12

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2800

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea's first domed gymnasium and opened in 1963. It was renovated in 2015 to become what it is today. It is famous for hosting the Korean Professional Volleyball League during the winter months. The gymnasium also boasts a variety of athletic competitions, cultural performances, and events. Nearby are Jangchungdan Park, Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park, which are all worth exploring. 

Sinchon World Youth Festival (신촌글로벌대학문화축제)

Sinchon World Youth Festival (신촌글로벌대학문화축제)

6.3Km    2024-07-25

Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-6714

The Sinchon World Youth Festival celebrates the identity of global university culture and is a representative festival in the Seodaemun District. The festival features a range of programs and events where visitors can feel the youthful vibe.

Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (춘천집닭갈비막국수)

Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (춘천집닭갈비막국수)

6.3Km    2024-03-20

1, Yonsei-ro 5ga-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-2361

Located near Shinchon station, Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu’s most popular dish is Dakgalbi, which is prepared by marinating boneless chicken in spicy red pepper paste and stir-frying it with various ingredients in a large cast iron pan.  Patrons have the option to ppyeo eomneun dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried boneless chicken), cheese dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken and cheese), and maeundakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) as preferred. For an extra tasty treat, one can add an assortment of noodles and vegetables to the chicken as it cooks. After fhinishing the chicken, ordering rice to stir-fry in the pan to soak up the extra flavorful sauce is a must-try.  

Jongjeom Tteokbokki (종점 떡볶이)

Jongjeom Tteokbokki (종점 떡볶이)

6.3Km    2020-04-09

217-1, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2234-3649

Jongjeom Tteokbokki opened in 1978 and has been a popular restaurant on Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Street since then. The restauant serves a special meal option of adding fried rice to tteokbokki.

Urijip Tteokbokki (우리집떡볶이)

Urijip Tteokbokki (우리집떡볶이)

6.3Km    2020-04-09

217-1, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-4531

Opened in 1979, Urijip Tteokbokki has operated for over 30 years in the same location. This restaurant has a spacious basement area which can accommodate up to 100 people. The restaurant is especially popular among Japanese tourists.

Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭)

Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭)

6.3Km    2023-10-10

9 Mapo-daero 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hwanggeum Kongbat specializes in bean curd, using 100% Korean-grown soybeans and salt to make their bean curd fresh daily. The restaurant is famous for their method of making a bean curd that is smooth and maintains the nutty yet sweet flavor of the soybeans.

Seonungak (한옥카페 선운각)

Seonungak (한옥카페 선운각)

6.3Km    2024-10-15

223 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Seonungak is a hanok cafe facing Doseonsa Temple at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the perfect location to take in the beauty of the changing seasons. The cafe is also the largest hanok building outside of the royal palaces in Seoul. Previously limited to weddings and filming events, the hanok has reopened as a cafe, selling a range of traditional Korean drinks.

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

6.3Km    2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-5900

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

Yongdu-dong Jjukkumi (용두동쭈꾸미)

Yongdu-dong Jjukkumi (용두동쭈꾸미)

6.3Km    2021-03-29

10, Muhak-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-925-3127

A restaurant frequently featured in delicious Korean dishes programs. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Goethe-Institut Korea (주한독일문화원)

Goethe-Institut Korea (주한독일문화원)

6.3Km    2019-03-18

132, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Goethe-Institut branches out worldwide as a cultural ambassador of Germany. The institution promotes German language and facilitates international cultural exchanges abroad by providing information related to Germany's culture, society and politics.

With an extensive network around the globe consisting of Goethe-Centers, cultural organizations, information centers, language examination centers, and language learning centers, Goethe-Institut is able to carry out tasks centered on foreign culture and educational policies. The center also engages in activities as a partner to Germany’s private and public cultural organizations, the federal government, and local communities.