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Ewha Womans University Museum (이화여자대학교박물관)

Ewha Womans University Museum (이화여자대학교박물관)

8.5Km    2022-09-14

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-3152

The Ewha Womans University Museum was established in 1935 with the goal of preserving the cultural heritage of Korea. Originally, items related to folk art, traditional woodwork, and pottery were put on display in the hall of the main university to keep them from being confiscated during the Japanese occupation. This later led to the opening of the museum to display and store the growing collection.

Regular exhibitions of the museum’s collection have been taking place annually from 1972. Since 1996, the museum also held special exhibitions that focus on other themes related to cultural heritage. Additional small-scale exhibitions are also held frequently to promote Korea's traditional culture and art.

A ceramics research facility as well as a more traditional museum, a large portion of the museum’s efforts is focused on the research and excavation of kilns. To this aim, excavation teams from the museum have traveled to various parts of the country to conduct studies on historic sites and assess the value of artifacts. Through the publication of books and reports on its discoveries, the museum has contributed to raising knowledge and awareness of Korean cultural heritage in academia and among the public.

Ewha Welcome Center (이화웰컴센터)

8.5Km    2022-09-13

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-3277

Ewha Welcome Center opened in 2013 as the first promotional center and visitor center of its kind on a university campus in Korea, comprised of an information desk, exhibition lounge, and gift shop. The information desk offers useful information to help visitors get the most out of their Ewha campus experience. The exhibition lounge introduces the history, traditions, and vision of the present-day and future of the university year-round. Visitors can purchase university gear at the gift shop. Furthermore, foreign visitors can take part in a range of campus tour programs in English and Chinese for an enriching experience.

Imgane Hanu Maeul (임가네한우마을)

Imgane Hanu Maeul (임가네한우마을)

8.5Km    2024-02-20

443-12, Heungdo-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Imgane Hanu Maeul is a dedicated restaurant specializing in Hanu (Korean Beef). Customers have the privilege of personally selecting and grilling tender and fresh Hanuteuksubuwigui (Grilled Korean beef special cuts), Deungsim (Sirloin), and Galbisal (Galbi). Renowned for its high-quality beef offered at reasonable prices, the restaurant consistently attracts crowds. Among its popular menu items is the Yukhoebibimbap (Beef tartare bibimbap), which features savory Yukhoe (Beef tartare) mixed with vegetables, chili paste, and sesame oil, as well as the comforting Galbitang (Galbi soup). Complementing the meat with grilled Tteok (Rice cake) and pine mushroom adds an extra delightful dimension to the dining experience.

Jaju [Tax Refund Shop] (자주)

Jaju [Tax Refund Shop] (자주)

8.5Km    2024-04-23

6, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

8.5Km    2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

8.6Km    2024-04-23

183, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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LG Best Shop - Bulgwang Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 불광 본점)

LG Best Shop - Bulgwang Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 불광 본점)

8.6Km    2024-04-18

41, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Yeouido Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 여의도)

8.6Km    2024-04-22

10, Yeouidong-ro 3-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Korea Global Culture Exchange Center (KGCEC) ((주)케이지문화교류센터)

8.6Km    2025-10-23

#1404, 3 Gongwon-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Established in 2018, the Korea Global Culture Exchange Center (KGCEC) runs programs related to studying, tourism, and medical tourism in Korea. The company has attracted over 1,000 medical tourism customers, and approximately 700 international students were accepted by Korean universities with the help of the center. Additionally, the center has organized more than 20 large conferences and hosted over 2,000 FITs (Free Independent Travelers).
The center provides consultations and reservation services in Chinese. Interpretation and post-surgery caregiver services are available upon request. The center also provides comprehensive services from arrival to departure (e.g., pick-up, vehicle, tours, guides, hotel, interpretation, hospital, duty-free shopping, etc.)
The center has partner travel agencies in China who handle applications for Korean visas  and medical tourism visas. The center is highly valued by its customers for its promotional efforts and its expansive network of partner hospitals, with its highest priority being service quality.

Bucheon Bow Museum (부천활박물관)

8.6Km    2021-12-23

482, Sosa-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-32-614-2678

Reflected by the outstanding performance of Korean archers at recent Olympic games, Koreans have an esteemed reputation for their skills in archery and craftsmanship. But this undoubted skill has historical precedent, as bows were an important weapon of war throughout Korean history. The Bucheon Bow Museum was established to show visitors the spirit of Korean archery, and demonstrate its ancestral traditions of bowyer craftsmanship. The museum houses traditional bows (gukgung), which are considered prized cultural pieces, and have been made by a Bucheon family, which has fostered a lineage of bowyers across five generations. In addition, the museum exhibits various pieces and articles related to archery.