Goethe-Institut Korea (주한독일문화원)

8.1Km 2019-03-18

132, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Goethe-Institut branches out worldwide as a cultural ambassador of Germany. The institution promotes German language and facilitates international cultural exchanges abroad by providing information related to Germany's culture, society and politics.

With an extensive network around the globe consisting of Goethe-Centers, cultural organizations, information centers, language examination centers, and language learning centers, Goethe-Institut is able to carry out tasks centered on foreign culture and educational policies. The center also engages in activities as a partner to Germany’s private and public cultural organizations, the federal government, and local communities.

The Ssanghwa Coffee (더쌍화coffee)

8.1Km 2023-11-03

252-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Sssanghwa Coffee, located near Dongdaemun Market, is a tea house serving traditional medicinal teas. In matching with their menu, the cafe is also decorated like a room found in a traditional Korean house. The cafe is comprised of three buildings, with the main building being for orders, and the Byeolgung and Ssanghwagung buildings offering seating. Each traditional tea order comes as a set with food items such as rice porriage, fruit, or rice cakes. The cafe also offers rooms which are very popular, so making a reservation is necessary.

Tongdwaeji Duruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

8.1Km 2021-03-18

252-6, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-9290

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. It is also famous for uruchigi (Korean bouillabaisse) made by stir-frying pork and vegetables in gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce. The best menu at this restaurant is pork and kimchi stew.

CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

8.1Km 2024-04-19

252, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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GS25 - Junggu Toegye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25중구퇴계점)

8.1Km 2024-06-27

180, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Black Yak - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 종로)

8.1Km 2024-04-22

22, Jong-ro 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Let's Run Park Seoul (렛츠런파크 서울)

8.1Km 2020-09-01

107, Gyeongmagongwon-daero, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1566-3333

Located north of Seoul Grand Park and Seoulland, Let's Run Park is an international-scale horse racing park. The park was constructed between May 1984 and July 1988, hosting events during both the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics before opening to the general public in September 1989. Main facilities include the race course and grandstand. The grandstand is a large, 6-story building with a single basement level. Each floor offers convenient amenities, including race tickets, restaurants, and snack bars.

Nam-Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) (서울시립미술관 남서울생활미술관)

8.1Km 2023-10-17

2076, Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-598-6246

The Nam-Seoul Museum of Art offers visitors a meaningful opportunity to linger beside the traces of history. The building previously served as the Belgian Consulate during the Korean Empire (1897-1910) and has since been designated as a historic Site. It was first constructed in Hoehyeon-dong in 1905 and was relocated to its current location in Namhyeon-dong in 1983. The museum hosts public programs tailored for audiences from various backgrounds in rooms arranged along both sides of a long corridor in the two-story building.

Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi (충무로 쭈꾸미 불고기)

8.1Km 2024-03-11

11, Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-0803

Opened in 1976, Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi is Michelin-starred restaurant. Their signature dish is jjukkumi (webfoot octopus), which is marinated in hot seasoning using traditional know-how. Grilled over charcoal with pen shells, it offers a perfect dish. The spicy and sweet jjukkumi goes well with the bean sprout soup. When you're done eating, fry up some rice and enjoy a delicious meal.

Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

8.1Km 2023-12-22

283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0243

Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, built in 1396, was the city fortress wall that protected the capital city Seoul for over 600 years. The fortress wall was built along the terrains and although it became partially damaged during the modernization process, its original form remains well to this day, making it a cultural heritage that coexists with the modern city. The Seoul City Wall Museum, located in Heungjinjimun Park, is a museum containing the history and culture of city wall from the Joseon dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, city wall information center, and study room.

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