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Whanki Art Museum (환기미술관)

Whanki Art Museum (환기미술관)

4.8Km    2024-03-04

63, Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-7701

Whanki Art Museum exhibits the works of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), the pioneer of Korean abstract art. Kim was inspired by traditional features such as Korean mountains and streams, the sky, moons and clouds, the white porcelain and traditional patterns, and worked to express them in abstract forms through points, lines, and surfaces. The main collection features nearly 300 works by Kim. One can also find an art shop and a café.

Dream Care Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (드림케어약국)

4.8Km    2024-04-19

1F, #107, 162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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VEI Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (베이의원)

VEI Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (베이의원)

4.8Km    2024-06-26

162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Loccitane (록시땅)

Loccitane (록시땅)

4.8Km    2022-10-19

162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-511-2427

Established by Olivier Baussan, Loccitane has its roots inspired from Provence, France. It is a brand focusing on overall "well-being": the harmony of sensual pleasure and mental bliss. It is one of the first brands in Korea to use essential oils and natural ingredients in all its product lines.

KstarROAD 한류스타거리 (KstarROAD Hallyu Star Road)

4.8Km    2024-03-05

394, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The K-Star ROAD is a place to meet the stories of celebrities who were at the forefront of the K-Wave phenomenon. The road features art toy statues inspired by K-Pop bands, such as SNSD, EXO, and TVXQ, while terminals next to shops help you find the fashion shops and restaurants frequented by celebrities. Moreover, the schools attended by the celebrities, houses in which they used to live, and other spots that capture their stories can also be found on this street.

National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

4.8Km    2023-01-16

279-24, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government's independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground floors houses three permanent exhibits, one special exhibit, Larchiveum, Symbol Plaza, storage, multi-purpose hall, and rooftop garden over a total area of 3,656 square meters, a total floor area of 9,703 square meters and a total exhibition space of 2,240 square meters. The permanent exhibits consist of a series of historic events from the March 1st Movement, which served as a turning point for the formation of the Provisional Government, to the foundation of the Korean Government that succeeded the mantle of the provisional government, while the special exhibit on the 1st floor currently hosts a special opening exhibition under the title of 『The Return of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea』. Moreover, a symbolic wall installation under the theme of "Waves of History" is displayed in the outdoor plaza on the 1st floor of the memorial expressing the Provisional Government’s desire for independence and the dynamics of the past, present, and future of Korea.

Être Boutique [Tax Refund Shop] (에트레부티크(etre boutigue))

Être Boutique [Tax Refund Shop] (에트레부티크(etre boutigue))

4.8Km    2024-04-19

1F, #106, 6, Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 압구정)

Olive Young - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 압구정)

4.8Km    2024-04-16

6, Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Aeogae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 애오개역)

Olive Young - Aeogae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 애오개역)

4.8Km    2024-04-16

#107, and #108, 201, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seongsu Jokbal (성수족발)

Seongsu Jokbal (성수족발)

4.8Km    2021-03-24

7, Achasan-ro, 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-464-0425

It is considered one of Seoul's top 3 Jokbal (pig’s feet) restaurants. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.