Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

12.1Km    2024-03-06

(Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-1058

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

Dosan Park (도산공원)

12.1Km    2022-12-16

20, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-543-2558

Located in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, Dosan Park, a neighborhood park, was built in 1973 to pay tribute to Dosan Ahn Chang-ho’s patriotism. Dosan Ahn Chang-ho’s tomb was moved here from Manguri Public Cemetery as well as his wife, Lee Hyeryen, whose tomb was moved from Los Angeles. The tribute was extended by naming the boulevard from Cheongdam-dong to Nonhyeon-dong, as Dosan-daero. Visitors can find a bronze statue, monument with quotations, epitaph headstone and more within the park. Commemoration event is held on March 10th of every year.

Innisfree - Hansung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 한성대)

12.1Km    2024-04-18

3, Dongsomun-ro 7-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Seocho Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초타운)

Olive Young - Seocho Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초타운)

12.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 32, Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Artage - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아티지 강남)

Artage - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아티지 강남)

12.1Km    2024-04-18

7, Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원)

12.1Km    2024-10-24

7 Yesulgongwon-ro 131beon-gil, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8045-7000

Anyang Art Park, formerly known as Anyang Recreational Park, is an easily accessible, well-maintained cultural space. It has been revitalized with updated features such as artificial waterfalls, an outdoor stage, a plaza, walking paths, and enhanced lighting facilities. The park promotes art projects by displaying 50 artworks from renowned Korean and international artists throughout various locations. Nearby, visitors can explore additional local attractions including hiking trails through dense forests, traditional temples such as Anyangsa Temple and Yeomburam Hermitage, the treasure-designated Flagpole Supports at Jungchosa Temple Site, and the Kimchungup Architecture Museum, all of which contribute to a rich area experience.

Snow Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우성형외과)

Snow Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우성형외과)

12.1Km    2024-04-19

6F, 110, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 중동)

E-Mart - Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 중동)

12.2Km    2024-04-19

188, Seokcheon-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Bucheon City Hall Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부천시청사거리점)

12.2Km    2024-06-26

1F, #102-1, 189, Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Anyang Public Art Project (안양공공예술프로젝트)

Anyang Public Art Project (안양공공예술프로젝트)

12.2Km    2023-08-17

Anyang-dong, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-687-0548

Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) is Korea's only public art festival that takes place once every three years. APAP takes inspiration from Anyang's geography, culture, and history to create, build, exhibit, and perform a wide range of art such as paintings, sculptures, architecture, media work, and more, turning the city into a giant gallery open to the public. 2023 marks the 7th APAP festival, and the event will be organized around the theme of Zone 7, an imaginary space for a closer look into the world of imagination and public art.