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Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

1.4Km    2024-07-08

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0291

Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers.

Hyehwa1938 [Korea Quality] / 혜화1938 [한국관광 품질인증]

1.4Km    2021-05-04

7, Sungkyunkwan-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-7107-1752

Located in (no suggestions)-dong of Seoul, Hyehwa 1938 is a lodging facility which is based on the remodeling of an 80-year- old traditional Korean house. A traditional Korean house expert initially wanted to use it as an office but later decided to turn it into a guest house due to its large size. As a result, the unique beauty of traditional Korean house was revived while improving practicality. The Woojeong room and Sarang room are now resized to accommodate max 8 persons which used to be only max 4 in the past. Despite the remodeling, the aura and atmosphere of the traditional Korean house is well preserved. Inside the room, you can see that the chandelier of the rich house in the '30s are accompanied by modern furniture and electronics which maintain unique harmony. Open the windows to see sansuyu and maehwa along with other various seasonal trees with beautiful colors and also the space such as edges and sewers are well arranged to avoid any discomforts with your eyesight. The heart of architecture offers only two rooms for guests, and you are all welcome to enjoy the true beauty of Korea.

Eunseong Hoejip (은성회집)

1.4Km    2021-03-29

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-6813

You can enjoy Daegu maeuntang (fish stew), which is perfect for hangover. This restaurant's signature menu is sicy codfish stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Yeonji-dong Sundubu (연지동순두부)

1.4Km    2021-03-22

10, Daehak-ro, 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-0593

This place sells a variety of soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is seafood and soft bean curd stew.

Gayaseong (가야성)

1.4Km    2021-03-26

6, Eulji-ro 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-3939

It is a popular store among office workers in Euljiro. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is noodles in black bean sauce.

Ogu Banjeom (오구반점)

1.4Km    2021-03-29

60, Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0516

It is a store that has been in operation since 1953. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pan-fried dumpling.

Oliva Garden (올리바가든)

1.4Km    2021-05-11

16, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-3056

It is an Italian restaurant featured in a popular Korean drama. The best menu at this restaurant is steak. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Vamp X Hunter(뱀프 X 헌터)

1.4Km    2024-11-06

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 94 (동숭동)

Kongnamul Jangsu (콩나물장수)

1.4Km    2021-03-18

94, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-7999

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is stir-fried bean sprouts and pork. Kongbul (bulgogi with bean sprouts) is a spicy dish of fried pork with bean sprouts.

Ilmin Art Museum (일민미술관)

1.4Km    2022-09-27

152, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Ilmin Art Museum located in former Dong-A Newspaper Building, was formed in honor of their honorable and late CEO Kim Sang-man. The museum was established in December of 1996, and with a full renovation in 2001, large exhibition hall and Ilmin collection was placed in. Through the renovation, the combination of glass and steel made Artrium aimed to become one of the best comtemporary museum, connecting the museum to the streets of Gwanghwamun. 

 This museum boasts a large Ilmin collection. There are 430 pieces of Ilmin collection from Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) to present, 1,200 pieces in the Donga Newspaper's collection of art, and 100 pieces of art owned by Hyundai Corporation. The Ilmin Collection mostly consists of pieces that Kim Sang-man collected from ceramics to aesthetic paintings. The Dongah Newspaper's collection has time-relevant pieces that are important in history.