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Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (충무공 이순신 동상)

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (충무공 이순신 동상)

5.5Km    2024-03-04

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin can be found at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Admiral Yi Sun-shin (1545-1598) was a naval commander who served during the Japanese invasion of Korea (also known as Imjin War: 1592-1598). The undefeated admiral achieved 23 victories against the Japanese navy using innovative tactics, and he is thus considered as one of the greatest generals in the history of Korea. Admiral Yi’s likeness can be found on the 100 won coin.

Cheonggye Pharmacy - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (청계약국 청계천)

5.5Km    2024-04-17

14, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gallery Simon (갤러리 시몬)

Gallery Simon (갤러리 시몬)

5.5Km    2022-09-15

20, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-3031

Since its opening in April, 1994, Gallery Simon has continued to focus on promoting the beauty of modern art. Exhibitions include works from experienced artists as well as the works of budding artists, both from Korea and abroad. Select artists, referred to collectively as "Simon's Friends," have exhibitions annually. The changing collections allow the museum and featured artists to constantly strive for improvement and follow the changes in art over time.

Chamsutgol (참숯골)

Chamsutgol (참숯골)

5.5Km    2019-08-01

16, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-774-2100

Located in Mugyo-dong in Jung-gu, Seoul, Chamsutgol (참숯골) is an upscale restaurant serving hanu beef dishes. The restaurant uses only top quality hanu beef from young cattle (two years old or younger) raised on farms in Jeolla-do Province. For freshness and tenderness, the restaurant serves only fresh meat (not frozen) of A+ grade or higher. To bring out its juiciness and tenderness, the meat is grilled on a charcoal fire.

The elegant ambience and décor and the variety of rooms in different sizes make the restaurant a favorite choice for special events. It is also regularly visited by international tourists. Popular dishes are the sirloin steak and marinated ribs, doengjang soup, and yeongyang dolsotbap (rice served in a hot stone bowl).

Lacantina (라칸티나)

Lacantina (라칸티나)

5.5Km    2021-03-29

19, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-2579

The first Italian restaurant in Korea. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is pasta.

Eungam-dong Donkkaseu (응암동돈까스)

Eungam-dong Donkkaseu (응암동돈까스)

5.5Km    2021-03-29

338, Eungam-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-352-2414

It is a favorite restaurant among local residents. The best menu at this restaurant is jumbo sized pork cutlet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

BENIKEA Seoul Hotel (베니키아 서울 호텔)

BENIKEA Seoul Hotel (베니키아 서울 호텔)

5.5Km    2014-11-18

116, Hwagok-ro 68-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2659-9007~8

BENIKEA Seoul Hotel is located near Gimpo International Airport, making the hotel an ideal choice for travel convenience. Having finished construction in June 2014, the hotel is set to provide the best services to guests in a pleasant environment, all at reasonable price.

Gwanghwamun Plaza (광화문 광장)

Gwanghwamun Plaza (광화문 광장)

5.5Km    2025-03-13

172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Gwanghwamun Plaza was opened to the public in August 2022 after renovation. Sejong-ro, the main street of Seoul with 600 years of history, has been reborn as a space for historical and cultural experiences by restoring Yukjo Street. Woldae (Elevated Ceremonial Stage) was reconstructed at the entrance of the "Plaza that Recovers the History of Gwanghwamun," and the statue of Haetae, an imaginary animal that judges good and evil, has been restored. In addition, traces of Yukjo Street, the main street of Hanyang in the past, were restored in the ‘Plaza that recreates the scenery of Yukjo Street’ near Sejong-ro Park, with a scale model installed. This is an excellent place for a stroll with beautiful scenery, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain.

LG Best Shop - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 은평점)

LG Best Shop - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 은평점)

5.5Km    2024-04-18

153, Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

5.5Km    2024-12-04

1 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.