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Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

11.8Km    2022-08-30

26, Imjeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-799-3400

Kim Koo Museum & Library was built in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate Baekbeom Kim Koo (1876-1949), a highly respected Korean independence activist. It opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate Kim Koo's efforts and achievements in Korean history. The main hall is comprised of two floors, exhibiting relics related to his entire life. A statue of a seated Kim Koo is situated in the central space of the first hall.

Yabai (야바이)

Yabai (야바이)

11.8Km    2021-03-26

37, Yonsei-ro 7an-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8875-1024

This is a place where you can enjoy Japanese dishes and fusion dishes. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is okonomiyaki.

Innisfree - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 이태원)

Innisfree - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 이태원)

11.8Km    2024-04-18

160-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Hamilton Shirts (해밀턴 셔츠)

Hamilton Shirts (해밀턴 셔츠)

11.9Km    2021-01-19

160, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-5693

Located across from Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton Shirts boasts exquisite custom dress shirts with over 30 years of history. Its loyal customers include professionals in the financial industry and media. Within a 30,000-40,000 won price range, customers get high quality dress shirts with their initials either on collars or sleeves. Reasonable prices along with exceptional quality have attracted not just Koreans but international tourists to Hamilton Shirts. Customers staying or living in Seoul may get their shirts delivered to their doors once they visit Hamilton Shirts and choose the type of fabric and style.

Gogi Changgo (고기창고)

11.9Km    2021-03-30

34-4, Yonsei-ro 7-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-323-9090

A famous meat restaurant, with a history of 20 years in Shinchon. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This BBQ restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.

BUA (부아)

BUA (부아)

11.9Km    2021-03-19

9, Bogwang-ro 59-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-3340

A restaurant frequently featured in programs on Korean delicious dishes. Bua, meaning a lotus in Thai, features authentic Thai cuisine. The best menu at this restaurant is som tam. This is a Asian restaurant located in Itaewon, Seoul.

Olive Young - STARCITY MALL Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 스타시티)

11.9Km    2024-04-18

262, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Konkuk Univ. Starcity Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스건대스타시티점)

Artbox - Konkuk Univ. Starcity Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스건대스타시티점)

11.9Km    2024-06-27

262, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

11.9Km    2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (춘천집닭갈비막국수)

Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (춘천집닭갈비막국수)

11.9Km    2024-03-20

1, Yonsei-ro 5ga-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-2361

Located near Shinchon station, Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu’s most popular dish is Dakgalbi, which is prepared by marinating boneless chicken in spicy red pepper paste and stir-frying it with various ingredients in a large cast iron pan.  Patrons have the option to ppyeo eomneun dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried boneless chicken), cheese dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken and cheese), and maeundakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) as preferred. For an extra tasty treat, one can add an assortment of noodles and vegetables to the chicken as it cooks. After fhinishing the chicken, ordering rice to stir-fry in the pan to soak up the extra flavorful sauce is a must-try.