Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

3.2Km    2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

Nanjang Camp - Sinsa Garosugil Branch (난장캠프 신사가로수길)

Nanjang Camp - Sinsa Garosugil Branch (난장캠프 신사가로수길)

3.2Km    2021-08-27

27, Gangnam-daero 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3443-6466

A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Sinsa-dong, Seoul. A famous meat restaurant approved(frequented) by BTS. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Hwanggeum Mokjang Myeongdongseongdang (황금목장 명동성당)

3.2Km    2024-03-11

23, Myeongdong, 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-2426

Located in Myeongdong, Hwanggeum Mokjang Myeongdongseongdang is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Myeongdong. It is a popular place for locals and tourists alike as it serves high-quality beef and pork barbecued in the Korean style. Other dishes such as samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), bulgogi, naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), and many other dishes are also a must-try. 

Supply Route - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (서플라이루트 가로수)

Supply Route - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (서플라이루트 가로수)

3.2Km    2024-04-18

1F, 2F, 40-2, Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Beauty & Young Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (뷰티앤영의원)

Beauty & Young Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (뷰티앤영의원)

3.2Km    2024-06-27

626, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart 24 - The Bank Of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트24 한국은행)

E-Mart 24 - The Bank Of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트24 한국은행)

3.2Km    2024-04-18

9, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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JUNG SUNG BON SHABU SUKI (정성본샤브수끼칼국수)

JUNG SUNG BON SHABU SUKI (정성본샤브수끼칼국수)

3.2Km    2021-03-20

23-3, Myeongdong, 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-4800

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. This restaurant's signature menu is shabu-shabu. This shabu-shabu restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Saeki P&C [Tax Refund Shop] (세기피앤씨)

Saeki P&C [Tax Refund Shop] (세기피앤씨)

3.2Km    2024-04-18

22-12, Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Harmonymart Myeong-dong

Harmonymart Myeong-dong

3.2Km    2021-04-08

B1, Gyeongdo Bldg, 21-7, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-6365-2203

Harmony Mart is a discount mart that sells various food products and everyday items. The Myeong-dong Branch in Seoul stands out among the branches of the mart throughout the country in terms of sales and service items due to its geographical characteristics. Mainly Asian tourists from China, Japan, etc. do their shopping in the store for tax exemption later. Famous items are REAL BROWNIE, CHAM BUNGEOBBANG, BUTTER WAFFLE, and other snacks. A lot of tourists visit the “Global Tax Free” around Myeongdong Station since it provides a tax refund service for foreigners. For the convenience of tourists, the store staffs, who are native speakers, communicate with foreign tourists and the store also provides EMS (Express Mail Service).