Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs (새남터기념성당)

15.2Km 2020-03-31

80-8, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-716-1791

When taking the subway from Seoul Station to Yongsan Station, you will notice a tall and distinct hanok (traditional Korean architecture) building; this is Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs. Construction of the building began in 1984, the year of the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after three years.

Also called "Nodeul" and "Sanamgi," Saenamteo was used as a military training ground during the early Joseon period. It was also the place where convicted felons and the Sayuksin (the six martyred ministers) were executed.

Many Catholics were executed here during the Sinyu Persecution of 1801, the Gihae Persecution of 1839, the Byeongo Persecution of 1846, and the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. Among those executed were 11 priests including the first Korean priest Kim Taegon (Andrew), the first Chinese priest that came to Korea Ju Mun Mo (Jacobus), the first French priest that came to Korea Bishop Imbert and other Catholics including Hyeon Seok-mun. There is also an altar here where the remains of nine Catholic saints are enshrined.

Real Escape Challenge (리얼 이스케이프 챌린지)

15.2Km 2024-10-30

21, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Thrilling Escape Café
Depending on the theme, you can enjoy a thrill-based game where you have to escape from a room within a time limit. Celebrities such as Lovelyz Mijoo also enjoy visiting. The theme changes periodically and each room is marked in English, and a guide service for foreigners is also provided. It is 100% reservation-based.

The Hi There! Guesthouse [Korea Quality] 하이데어 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

15.2Km 2023-05-23

22-3, Wausan-ro 29ra-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-5685-5463

The Hi There! Guesthouse is a five-minute walk from Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul, and has recently been thoroughly remodelled to make it more comfortable and convenient. There are 12 rooms, all with private bathrooms. Scattered across the terrace and rooftop are interesting murals by local artists. Hi There! is a good place to rest after days spent walking the Gyeongui Line forest trail or exploring the fashionable shops and bars of nearby Yeonnam and Hongdae.

The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원)

15.2Km 2025-07-07

222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Equipped with world-class medical staff and state-of-the art medical equipment, the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is a representative hospital of the Catholic University of Korea, Catholic Medical Center, the largest medical network in Korea. The hospital is part of the largest single-building hospital in Korea, with 22 above-ground floors, six underground floors, and 1,374 beds.
The hospital consists of 48 departments and 26 specialized centers. It was certified by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for five consecutive years until 2022 and has maintained a world-class and safe medical environment.
The hospital’s safe and competent medical services have earned the hospital high credibility among both Korean and international patients. Over 30,000 international patients from approximately 100 countries visit the hospital every year.
Its international healthcare center provides multilingual interpretation services (e.g., English, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, and French), a prayer room for Muslims, and customized meals such as halal and Russian-friendly meals to meet international patients’ needs, all in an effort to provide patients with safe and convenient treatments.

Wonhalmeoni Bossam Hongik University Station (원할머니보쌈 홍대역)

15.2Km 2024-03-19

10 Yanghwa-ro 18an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-338-5356

Wonhalmeoni Bossam is a bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork) specialty restaurant located near Hongik University Station. Bossam is a dish where boiled pork is eaten with kimchi and various leafy vegetables. In winter, they offer a special dish called eorigul bossam (oyster wraps with pork), which is made with pork boiled with seasoned oysters. They also serve jokbal (braised pigs' feet) and yangnyeom jaengban bibim memilmyeon (jumbo spicy buckwheat noodles).

Mobssie (몹시)

15.2Km 2017-03-10

34, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mobssie is a popular dessert cafe in Hongdae. Its first branch specializes in chocolate cakes whearas the second branch specializes in cheese cakes. In particular, Mobssie's first branch is popular among women in their twenties with their fresh chocolate cakes baked upon order.

Olive Young - Tower Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 타워팰리스)

15.2Km 2024-04-18

1F SEI Tower, 39, Eonju-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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LEESEL Hanbok (리슬한복)

15.2Km 2024-10-17

136-11, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hanbok, the beauty of Korea
It is a Hanbok brand that produced BTS Jimin's stage costumes and CHUNG HA's Hanbok worn in the 2022 season's greeting pictorial. The ‘Sochangui Maxi Coat’ worn by SHINee's TAEMIN received an explosive response and became more known. LEESEL x SPAO's collaboration pajamas gained great popularity not only among celebrities but also among the general public. In 2022, Hanbok debuted at Milan Fashion Week for the first time. The head office is located in Jeonju.

Troubadour - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (트루바두르 홍대)

15.2Km 2024-04-18

F1, F2 (Donggyo-dong), 137, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Pyeongnae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 평내점)

15.3Km 2024-04-18

1, Gyeongchun-ro 1350beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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