Heukdonga Myeongdong (흑돈가 명동)

1.8Km 2024-03-07

21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0080

Situated in Myeongdong, Heukdonga focuses on Jeju-style grilled black pork. Once black pork cut into thick chunks are grilled over charcoal, it is ready to be served with salted anchovies or pickled perilla leaves. The meat is grilled on a wire mesh over charcoal, which renders the fat and gives it a nice charcoal flavor. After finishing the meat, patrons have the option to soybean paste jjigae with rice or cold buckwheat noodles, which are also a must-try in Korean barbecue restaurants.

Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

1.8Km 2025-07-11

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-737-6444

Deoksugung Palace has held a guard changing ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity to experience royal culture. The royal gate is opened and closed at pre-determined times, and the gatekeepers in charge of guard duty and patrols hold a shift ceremony three times a day.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a highly recommended event for tourists. It is held three times a day, with each ceremony following the same procedure and lasts for forty minutes to an hour, and the ceremony is free of charge. There are no ceremonies on Mondays as well as on severely cold or hot days.

As the ceremony begins, the changing of the guards commences replete with traditional musical instruments, and exchanges a password for verification. An eight-minute guard ceremony ensues, followed by a seven-minute change ceremony, and finally a patrol that completes the ceremony. The procedure takes a dramatic turn when 18 guards in six official positions beat a drum and bellow some orders.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene. The guards’ splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a pleasure to view. Once the ceremony is over, visitors can take pictures with the gatekeepers.

Artbox - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 대학로)

1.8Km 2024-04-22

22, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Toxnfill Clinic - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (톡스앤필의원 명동점)

1.8Km 2024-06-27

84, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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M.Ffin - Euljiro 1(il)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠핀 을지로입구)

1.8Km 2024-04-22

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Jeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 정동)

1.8Km 2024-04-22

26, Saemunan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gobong Samgyetang (고봉삼계탕)

1.8Km 2024-03-12

2FL, 21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-2300

Situated on Myeongdong Street, Gobong Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), which is made with plenty of invigorating Korean herbs. Patrons have the option to other delectable dishes such as dak juk (chicken porridge), jjimdak (braised chicken), and smoked duck.

WIZ & MI Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (위즈앤미의원)

1.8Km 2024-04-19

21, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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WIZ & MI Clinic (위즈앤미의원)

1.8Km 2025-10-23

#401-#403, 21 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

WIZ & MI Clinic presents unique beauty based on tailored, customer-oriented treatments and highly skilled know-how. Systemized and specialized treatments, along with standardization, enable the clinic to offer reasonable prices. Additionally, the clinic offers customized procedures for highly satisfactory outcomes and stability without side effects.
The medical staff at WIZ & MI Clinic have proven competencies, abundant clinical experiences, and expertise. With cutting-edge equipment, the clinic's competent staff members share their know-how through live demonstrations each year. WIZ & MIi Clinic pursues 'magic total beauty' that improves and balances physical beauty with a healthy mind. For this, the clinic conducts research and strives for healthy beauty for all its customers.
It is committed to providing honest care and helping patients re-discover their magical beauty and happiness.

Manseon Hof (만선호프)

1.8Km 2024-03-15

19, Eulji-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2274-1040

Located in Euljiro Nogari Alley, Manseon Hof is a beer bar. The place is bustling late at night with people drinking beer and eating snacks like nogari (dried young pollack) and fried chicken at sidewalk tables. It is a great place to enjoy a cold draft beer and grilled dried young pollack dipped in spicy sauce and mayonnaise. Golbaengi muchim (sea snail salad) and gyeran mari (rolled omelet) are also other popular accompaniments.

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