Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

10.6 Km 30799 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Innisfree - Noryangjin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 노량진)

10.6 Km 0 2024-04-22

162, Noryangjin-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Noryangjin Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 노량진중앙)

10.6 Km 0 2024-04-18

162, Noryangjin-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Boramae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 보라매)

10.6 Km 0 2024-04-18

16, Boramae-ro 5ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Jangseungbaegi Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 장승배기역)

10.6 Km 0 2024-04-22

#106, 11, Jangseungbaegi-ro 11ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Artbox [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스)

10.6 Km 0 2024-04-19

105, Manyang-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Songnae Bukbu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 송내북부)

10.6 Km 0 2024-04-17

223, Buil-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

10.6 Km 28878 2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3140-8305

Seodaemun Independence Park was built on the former Seoul Detention Camp. It was used to imprison thousands of Korean independence activists until the liberation from the Japanese occupation on August 15, 1945, as well as the political prisoners during the political turmoil in the 1960s. When the prison was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, the area was restored and turned into a memorial park in August 15, 1992 to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. The park preserves seven prison buildings, an execution ground, underground women’s prison, and the March 1st Movement Monument that has been moved from Tapgol Park in Jongno.

One of the most significant monuments of the Seodaemun Independence Park is Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), which has been designated a Historic Site. Nearby is Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), originally called Mohwagwan, which was used to greet Chinese envoys during the Joseon dynasty. Today, the hall enshrines 2,327 tablets inscribed with the names of Koreans who died for the cause of national independence. Standing right next to Dongnimmun Gate are the remnants of Yeongeunmun Gate, another Historic Site. Other sights inside the park include the Patriotic Martyr Monument, Declaration of Independence Monument, and Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, who was an independence activist and publisher of Korea’s first independent newspaper. The main highlight of the park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, a former prison building that was renovated into a history museum.

Olive Young - Wonheung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 원흥역점)

10.7 Km 0 2024-06-26

#101, #102, #107, and #108, 668, Gwonyul-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Jangchung Jokbal (장충족발)

10.7 Km 141 2021-03-29

31, Noryangjin-ro 16-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-816-9824

Jokbal (pig’s feet) is a representative food loved by Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

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