NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall (북한인권전시실)

15.7Km 2025-11-13

393 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall is a permanent exhibition space dedicated to North Korean human rights. Although it is a small space, it resonates deeply and serves as a "dark tourism" site that records and testifies to the ongoing reality of human rights violations in North Korea. The North Korean Human Rights Information Center (NKDB), which operates this exhibition hall, is the organization that collects and archives the most extensive records of human rights concerning North Korean residents in the world. The testimonies and records presented here represent a living history, a story unfolding in the present, unavailable elsewhere. Through donated North Korean artifacts, including these records, visitors can glimpse the present-day North Korea and encounter artwork by North Korean defectors.

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

15.7Km 2022-09-13

jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000

The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, video room, shop and more to display King Sejong’s scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions, including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics. King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics.

Olive Young - Jonggak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종각)

15.7Km 2024-04-18

45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

15.7Km 2024-03-04

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-7713

King Sejong Statue can be found at Seoul’s Gwanghawmun Square. The statue commemorates King Sejong the Great (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450), the fourth king of Joseon (1392-1897). He is thought to be the greatest king in Korean history, for he is credited with great developments in science and technology, expansion of Joseon’s territory, and the creation of the Korean script, [Hangeul]. King Sejong’s likeness can be found on the 10,000 won bill as well.

Artbox - Ansan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 안산)

15.7Km 2024-04-19

915, Jungang-daero, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hwachang Co., Ltd. - Seoul Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (화창토산 서울)

15.7Km 2024-04-18

212, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Gwanghwamun Hanokjip (광화문한옥집)

15.7Km 2024-10-15

7, Saemunanro5ga-gil, Jongro-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-2500

A store with rooms reproducing a traditional kitchen. The best menu at this restaurant is napa wraps with pork. This is a Korean cuisine located in Gwanghwamun Gate, Seoul.

Artbox - Jamsilsaenae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 잠실새내점)

15.7Km 2024-06-27

88, Seokchonhosu-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Homeplus - Ansan Seonbu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 안산선부)

15.7Km 2024-04-19

316, Samil-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Sungkok Art Museum (성곡미술관)

15.7Km 2021-02-10

42, Gyeonghuigung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-7650

Sungkok Art Museum was founded in 1995 by the Korean corporation Ssangyong to promote Korean art. The gallery offers a special exhibition featuring modern artworks of Korean artists, as well as competitions and sponsorships to develop Korean art. In addition to the main building, there is an annex, as well as a tea house and art shop.

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