Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

5.9Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Artbox - Jamsilsaenae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 잠실새내점)

5.9Km 2024-06-27

88, Seokchonhosu-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Chungmuro Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 충무로역)

5.9Km 2024-04-18

222, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Nodame - Konkuk Univ. Branch (노다메 건대)

5.9Km 2021-03-26

157, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-461-1919

It is a Japanese curry restaurant where you can control the level of spiciness. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is curry.

Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원)

5.9Km 2024-03-13

65, Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0511

Jamsil Hangang Park is a leisure space along the Hangang River, conveniently located near Lotte World. It features facilities such as the Jamsil Hangang Swimming Pool and the Jamsil Natural Learning Center, where visitors can observe various aquatic plants and fish. Additionally, there are volleyball courts, children's playgrounds, and walking trails. Visitors can also enjoy the Hangang River's night view from the observation deck café installed on Jamsildaegyo Bridge. There are also designated areas like Jungkook Forest No. 3, created to commemorate the 24th birthday of BTS member Jungkook and RM Forest No. 1.

Jamsil Hangang Park Outdoor Swimming Pool (한강시민공원 잠실수영장(실외))

5.9Km 2019-07-30

65, Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-421-2564

Six of the city's Hangang Parks have outdoor swimming pools, including Jamsil Hangang Park. Supported by meticulous water quality management, they are not only safe, but also an inexpensive alternative to private facilities. Excellent amenities include swimming equipment rentals, food, and beverages.

Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

5.9Km 2021-08-26

138, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2150

Namsan Arts Center, reopened as a creative space in Seoul in September 2009. It redefined the colors and characteristics of the theater, aiming for a modern theater production center centered on creative premieres, a contemporary performance venue where visitors can feel the pulse of the times, and a theater capable of various experiments.
Namsan Arts Center Drama Center is the first modern folk theater in Korea and the oldest performance hall in which the original architectural form has been preserved. Under the concept of "Contemporary & New Wave," the center continues to produce domestic original plays, and through active exchanges with excellent overseas theaters, build a repertoire of high-quality works that can read domestic and overseas trends, and present contemporary cultural diversity.

Mongmyeoksanbang (목멱산방)

5.9Km 2024-03-07

71, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-4790

Situated near Namsan Mountain, Mongmyeoksanbang specializes in bibimbap. Mongmyeok is the ancient name of Namsan Mountain. Bibimbap is a bowl of rice tossed with various vegetables, meat, sesame oil, and red chili paste, making it a nutritionally balanced dish. Their dishes are made with natural seasonings and seasonal herbs gathered from Jirisan Mountain. The soybean pasete and soy sauce are also handmade, and perilla oil and sesame oil are 99.9% natural, without artificial ingredients.

Olive Young - Hwanghak Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 황학사거리)

5.9Km 2024-04-17

410, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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

5.9Km 2024-04-16

382, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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