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Arko Arts Theater (아르코예술극장)

11.1Km    2021-04-16

7, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-0007

Opened on April 1, 1981, Arko Arts Theater’s mission statement is to “boost performance art, obtain performance space to promote its popularity among the public, and support stages to pure art organizations facing financial difficulties." As the center of performance art, the theater also began to attract a slew of small theaters and has played a pivotal role in promoting performance art and populating Dongsung-dong with artists. The theater offers a large hall, small hall, multipurpose studio space, and practice room.

Apple Store - Garosu-gil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (애플 가로수길점)

11.1Km    2024-04-23

43, Garosu-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Seocho-daero Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초대로)

11.1Km    2024-04-17

314, Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hyehwa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 혜화역점)

11.1Km    2024-06-27

1F, 122, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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New Balance - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴발란스 대학로점)

11.1Km    2024-04-16

133-2, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Ming Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (밍약국)

11.1Km    2024-06-26

78, Garosu-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Amares [Tax Refund Shop] (강남중고명품 아마레스)

11.1Km    2024-06-28

50, Gangnam-daero 160-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

11.1Km    2022-10-25

10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Sindang-dongTteokbokki Town started in the late '70s, although the alley did not become famous until the '80s. At that time, each restaurant had its own DJ booth, with the image of the "cool DJ" who played the music becoming a symbol of Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. In addition, this period also marked the prime time of high school baseball where students would crowd the streets on days when Duksoo Commercial High School and Sunrin Commercial High School (now Sunrin Internet High School) played against one another. Although these high school students have aged, they continue to visit the area, reliving their youth and continuing to indulge in the specialty tteokbokki.

However, some claim the history of this alley began in the 1950s. The owner of Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki restaurant says tteokbokki was being sold as early as 1953 as the area used to be home to Donga Theater and she sold tteokbokki, corn and potatoes to those visiting the theater. At first, tteokbokki was simply made with gochujang (red chili paste) but as time went by, cooks decided the dish could be more than just a snack. By adding ingredients like eggs, cellophane noodles, fish cakes, instant noodles and more recently squid, prawn and cheese, tteokbokki can be made more delicious and turns this beloved snack into a full meal.

Tenants of Subway Line 2(2호선 세입자)

11.1Km    2025-04-29

서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 5 (동숭동)

Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길)

11.1Km    2024-12-02

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The ginkgo tree-lined street (Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil) that runs from Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3) to Hyeondae High School is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores. Garosu-gil is particularly popular in autumn when the golden ginkgo leaves begin to fall. Furthermore, with continous popularity, it has become one of the most attractive film locations in the city.