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Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

13.3Km    2025-01-17

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3146-5936

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Unipair - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니페어 압구정)

Unipair - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니페어 압구정)

13.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 37-1, Eonju-ro 164-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

13.3Km    2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).

CAOLION Cosmetics (카오리온)

CAOLION Cosmetics (카오리온)

13.3Km    2025-01-06

8, Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4632-4420

Established in 1995, CAOLION Cosmetics has been making hypoallergenic cosmetics for sensitive skin for 18 years. The company launched natural cosmetics for the first time with a 3-free principle: pigment-free, fragrance-free, and alcohol free. At the present, the company has developed products that are exclude up to 17 adverse ingredients such as preservatives and mineral fibers.

CAOLION was the first Korean brand to enter into LVMH (Louis Vuitton Monët Hennessy) Group's global cosmetics retail chain SEPHORA after being recognized as a quality natural cosmetic product for senstive skin after over two years of quality control. It is loyal customers as well.

Himart - Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 중동점)

13.3Km    2024-04-18

255, Gilju-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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The Picker (더피커)

The Picker (더피커)

13.3Km    2024-01-05

9 Wangsimni-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

The Picker is Korea's first zero-waste shop that opened in 2016, and has a sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere. The shop is filled with eco-friendly bathroom products, gardening products, kitchen products, stationery, and more. It is fun to look around as it has many products essential to everyday life made from very environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo toothbrushes, solid perfume, shampoo bars, plastic-free corn floss, natural surfactants like soapnut fruits, and glass and silicone straws.

Evett (에빗)

Evett (에빗)

13.3Km    2024-03-11

10-5 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Evett is a fine dining restaurant operated by Austrailian chef Joseph Lidgerwood that presents creative dishes using Korean ingredients. Each dish also comes with a recommended wine or tradtitional alcohol pairing for a complete experience. Evett earned its first Michelin star in 2020, with chef Lidgerwood being recognized in the 2021 Michelin Young Chef Awards. 

Olive Young - Apgujeong Rodeo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 압구정로데오)

Olive Young - Apgujeong Rodeo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 압구정로데오)

13.3Km    2024-04-22

9, Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olens - Apgujeong Rodeo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 압구정로데오)

Olens - Apgujeong Rodeo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 압구정로데오)

13.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 11, Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Baetgodong (뱃고동)

Baetgodong (뱃고동)

13.3Km    2021-03-29

54, Eonju-ro 172-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-514-8008

A restaurant in Apgujeong serving delicious squid bulgogi and fried squid. The best menu at this restaurant is squid bulgogi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.