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Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

4.2Km    2021-07-02

51, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-8899

Nestled at the foothills of Ansan Mountain, a natural resting area in the city, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is the first natural history museum in the nation to be established by a government agency. Opened on July 10, 2003, the museum offers various opportunities to experience and learn about the environment. It also provides the chance to interact with animals and plants, teaching the value of life.

Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교)

4.2Km    2023-07-04

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-2114

Ewha Womans University is Korea's first women's university founded in 1886 by American Methodist missionary Mary Scranton. Ewha Womans University is also the most famous women's university in Korea and its name originates from Ehwa Hakdang, a name given by Empress Myeongseong in 1887. Ewha Womans University created a four-year university course in 1910, and in 1943, the name of Ewha was taken away during the Japanese colonial period and downgraded to a one-year school. In October 1945, the year of Korea's independence from Japan, it regained the name of Ewha and was promoted to a university with eight departments. Currently, it consists of 15 graduate schools, 11 colleges, and 67 departments, and there are 8 affiliated research institutes.

The street in front of Ewha Womans University is famous for shopping. This place is full of clothing stores and neat food that boast a popping sensation to suit the tastes of female college students. The shopping street in front of Ewha Womans University is a straight road that lies ahead of Exits 2 and 3 of Seoul Subway Line 2. Alleyways stretch out like branches around this street and are filled with various accessory shops, clothing stores, shoe stores, restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons.

Jinmi Sikdang (진미식당)

Jinmi Sikdang (진미식당)

4.2Km    2024-02-27

186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jinmi Sikdang is a specialty restaurant known for its exclusive focus on gejang (marinated crab), using only the finest blue crabs from the Seohae Coast. The restaurant prides itself on preparing only the amount of crab needed for the day, ensuring freshness, so it's advisable to make reservations before visiting, especially during peak hours. Known for its consistent quality and unwavering taste, Jinmi Sikdang continues to receive steady love from its customers.

Raintree (레인트리)

Raintree (레인트리)

4.2Km    2021-03-29

24, Ewhayeodae 2ga-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6406-2172

It is a café with a comfortable, cozy atmosphere. This cafe is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pancakes.

Gami Bunsik (가미분식)

Gami Bunsik (가미분식)

4.2Km    2021-03-26

2, Ewhayeodae 8-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-364-3948

This snack restaurant near Ewha Women’s University has been around for over 40 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is stir-fried rice cake with cheese.

Olive Young - Sangwangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상왕십리역)

Olive Young - Sangwangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상왕십리역)

4.2Km    2024-04-16

382, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Starbucks Edae R (스타벅스 이대R)

Starbucks Edae R (스타벅스 이대R)

4.2Km    2024-12-27

34 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in 1999 and Korea's first Reserve only store

Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in Korea. It is located 150 meters from the front gate of Ewha Womans University. The store has been loved by customers for over two decades since 1999. In celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, the store re-opened as Korea's first Reserve-only store. It specializes in offering specialty coffee and memorable experiences to many customers visiting Korea's first Starbucks store. As the leading store presenting the history and future of Starbucks, it offers high-quality coffee in a beautifully decorated setting, along with unique beverages and exclusive merchandise available only at this particular store.

Aritaum - Ewhayeodae Branch (아리따움 (이대점))

Aritaum - Ewhayeodae Branch (아리따움 (이대점))

4.2Km    2020-02-19

45, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-313-0552

This branch of Aritaum is a large cosmetic store compared to other cosmetic stores. Located in the middle of the shopping area around Ewha Womans University, customers will be able to shop for diverse items in the clean, spacious store.

Olive Young - Ewha Womans Univ. Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 이대중앙)

4.2Km    2024-04-18

43, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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

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

4.2Km    2024-04-17

1F, 285, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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