The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

5.4Km 2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

Samwon Ilsik (삼원일식)

5.4Km 2021-03-19

32, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-3680

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul. This restaurant is one of Mugyo-dong's best kept secrets. The best menu at this restaurant is codfish stew.

Gugus - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구구스 롯데 명동점)

5.4Km 2024-04-23

11, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeong-dong Myeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (명동명약국)

5.4Km 2024-04-19

#102, 11, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Duty Free Shop - Main Branch (롯데면세점 (본점))

5.5Km 2025-01-07

30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-759-6660

Lotte Duty Free Shop is located on 9-12F of Lotte Department Store, in the center of Seoul. Lotte Duty Free Shop is a one-stop shopping complex providing shoppers a wide range of products. Lotte Duty Free Shop in Myeong-dong offers luxury brands such as HERMES, LOUIS VUITTON, CHANEL, CARTIER, and others. Also, visitors can enjoy a unique experience of purchasing beauty products using innovative digital technology at the Smart Store on floor 1.

[Directions]
Get off Subway Line 2, Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, Exits 7 & 8 and walk straight for 50 meters and turn right.

Gaehwa (개화)

5.5Km 2021-03-26

52-5, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-0508

Located a short walking distance away from Myeong-dong's Chinese Embassy, Gaehwa boasts 50 years of tradition as the 3rd Chinese restaurant chain in Korea. Gaehwa's jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and palbochae (stir-fried seafood and vegetables) are extremely popular. This is a great place for a quick meal, as it serves plenty of food at affordable prices. Gaehwa has been using the same traditional cooking style and unchanging service values to create a comfortable atmosphere like visiting home.

Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul (피에르 가니에르)

5.5Km 2019-12-24

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7181

Internationally renowned as a Michelin three-star chef, Pierre Gagnaire opened his Seoul restaurant, Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul, on October 1, 2008. This is his fourth restaurant following those restaurants in Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. In fact, he was once ranked first among the 100 top chefs in the world. It offers French cuisine featuring innovative and diverse preparation methods with an added artistic touch.

Momoyama (모모야마)

5.5Km 2019-12-17

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7031

Momoyama is a Japanese restaurant that serves high quality sushi and kaiseki (tasting menu of small, intricate dishes). In addition, the restaurant features a collection of 80 different types of sake along with a sake somelier. The restaurant is also equipped with several private rooms of varying sizes.

Uniqlo - Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광화문D타워)

5.5Km 2024-04-17

17, Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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STYLENANDA - Myeongdong Branch (스타일난다 - 명동점)

5.5Km 2016-11-15

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-502-2118-5233

styleNANDA is the offline store of a leading online company specializing in women's fashion. The store sells a variety of women's fashion items.

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