Chungdong First Methodist Church (서울 정동교회)

2.1Km 2020-06-25

46, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-0001

Chungdong Church, having being completed in 1897, was the first Christian church that was built after the spread of Protestantism in Korea. The church was founded in 1887 as a small worship house under the name Bethel by Henry Gerhard Appenzeller, an American missionary. As the number of followers increased, the building underwent construction and officially became a church in 1895. Chungdong Church is the only remaining church building from the 19th century. The church was expanded once more in 1926, changing its from a cross-shaped building to a square one. The expansion was made by adding walls using bricks as not to damage the original building structure. The architecture was built in a simplified version of an American gothic house with arched window frames.

Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Dongdaemun (만족오향족발 동대문)

2.1Km 2024-03-12

1-3FL, 9-4, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2271-0880

Situated between Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Manjok Ohyang Jokbal's Dongdaemun branch focuses on jokbal (braised pig's feet). In addition to their signature dish, jokbal (braised pigs' feet), they also serve a wide array of dishes including bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork), jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles), and mandu. As any dish ordered comes with mandu and sliced rice cake soup by default, it offers a satisfying ensemble.

Jeongtong Junghwayori Joaru - Myeong-dong Branch(정통중화요리조아루 명동)

2.1Km 2021-04-16

1-8, Hoehyeon-dong, 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-7897

A Chinese restaurant frequented by workers in Myeong-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Jeongdong-gil Road (정동길)

2.1Km 2024-06-19

2-1 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Jeongdong-gil Road is one of Seoul's most famous walking paths, stretching from the intersection in front of Jeongdong Church to Saemunan-gil Road. The street holds importance in Korea's modern history, with the surroundings serving as a living museum of this. During the Joseon dynasty, the area developed into a residental space for distant members of the royal family, with a palace and royal tombs in the area. In 1999, the pedestrian walking area was expanded by turning the two-way road into a one-way road. Since then, the road has earned many awards and honors.

Brown Chicken (브라운치킨)

2.1Km 2021-03-18

15, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9972

Try fried chicken, one of Korea’s representative dishes. The most famous menu is fried chicken. A chicken specialty restaurant located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul.

Donuimun Museum Village (돈의문박물관마을)

2.1Km 2024-07-22

14-3 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Donuimun Museum Village is a historical and cultural space situated in the city center reborn through Seoul-style urban generation while still maintaining its historical value as the first village within the western gate of Hanyangdoseong as well as the lives and memories from the city's modern and contemporary era.

Together with the neighboring area surrounding Gyonam-dong, Jongno-gu, Donuimun Museum Village was selected for inclusion in the "Donuimun New Town" in 2003 for which all of the existing buildings were to be torn down to construct a neighborhood park. But the city of Seoul had another plan in mind; it wanted to maintain this small village, where the old lives and memories are still well-preserved, as a village museum to not only spread the historical significance of Saemunan Village, the first neighborhood within the western gate of Hanyangdoseong (the Seoul City Wall) but also establish the village as a historical and cultural asset for all Seoul citizens. The village was remodeled while keeping the buildings as untouched as possible and, in a few sites where houses had been torn down, broad yards were created. As a result, the warm and affectionate appearance of the village including modern structures, urban-style hanok, and streets with 100 years of history still remain today in their original places to be reborn as a place of new culture enjoyed and experienced by citizens.

Today, Donuimun Museum Village welcomes visitors with a new concept, "100 Years of Seoul, Time Travel Playground in the City." The village has undergone a significant overhaul to fill itself with "participation-style" spaces and contents where exhibits, experience sessions, performances, and marketplaces are held year-round while keeping 40 or so existing buildings intact in order to solidify its identity as a "living museum village," which is the original intention behind the village's creation.

HANAMPIG Dongdaemoon (하남돼지집 동대문)

2.1Km 2024-03-11

9, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-3030

Located near Dongdaemun Design Plaza , HANAMPIG specializes in grilled pork. When pre-grilled meat is served, the staff cuts it into pieces and puts it on the grill to cook. The recommended combination is to grill kimchi or mushrooms together to enhance the savory flavor. In the vicinity, one can explore Dongdaemun fashion malls, enriching the experience of the area.

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 명동점)

2.1Km 2024-06-27

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Nolboo Bossam & Budaejjigae Euljiro6ga(놀부보쌈&부대찌개 을지로6가)

2.1Km 2024-10-15

2F, 34, Euljiro43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2264-1669

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. One of Korea’s representative restaurant franchises. The best menu at this restaurant is napa wraps with pork.

Saemaeul Sikdang Dongdaemun (새마을식당 동대문)

2.1Km 2024-03-11

1FL, 30, Eulji-ro 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2274-0410

Located near Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Saemaeul Sikdang specializes in traditional Korean grilled pork, including bulgogi, moksal (grilled pork shoulder), and grilled intestine. Especially for lunch, patrons have the option to delectable baekban (hand-made set menu), which is a traditional home-made Korean meal with steamed rice and grilled pork for side dish.

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