Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

2.7Km 2021-08-26

138, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Namsan Arts Center, reopened as a creative space in Seoul in September 2009. It redefined the colors and characteristics of the theater, aiming for a modern theater production center centered on creative premieres, a contemporary performance venue where visitors can feel the pulse of the times, and a theater capable of various experiments.
Namsan Arts Center Drama Center is the first modern folk theater in Korea and the oldest performance hall in which the original architectural form has been preserved. Under the concept of "Contemporary & New Wave," the center continues to produce domestic original plays, and through active exchanges with excellent overseas theaters, build a repertoire of high-quality works that can read domestic and overseas trends, and present contemporary cultural diversity.

Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Hotel (락고재 서울 북촌 한옥호텔)

2.7Km 2025-10-27

49-23 , Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Rakgojae Bukchon Hanok Hotel in Jongru-gu, Seoul, is a traditional hanok compound with a 130-year history, renovated by master carpenter Jeong Yeong-jin. The elegant gate and stone walls, the traditional roof tiles, the jangdokdae jar store, the pavilions and ponds - not to mention the beautiful pine trees - express the archetypal beauty of hanok. Sitting on the daecheongmaru (wooden patio) with a breeze in the trees, guests will feel taken back in time. Guestrooms are clean and comfortable, and visitors can relax in a wood-fired red-clay sauna and a jade-covered ondol room,. Traditional culture programs are available.

Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕)

2.7Km 2025-06-18

38-13 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty seolleongtang for over a hundred years since it first opened in 1907. Even its name has a long history: the word imun comes from Imun-gol, the now-obsolete name of the restaurant’s location, and seolnongtang, an old variation of the word seolleongtang. During the Japanese colonial rule, the restaurant’s regular customers included Gijeong Son, the marathon gold-medalist at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The meal served at this restaurante is reputed to stay consistent from the Japanese colonial period.

Choi Sunu House (최순우 옛집)

2.7Km 2021-12-21

9, Seongbuk-ro 15-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Choi Sunu House is the old residence of Hyegok Choi Sunu (1916-1984), who lived in this house from 1976 until the day he passed away. The house is designated as Korea’s Registered Cultural Property. Choi Sunu was a leading art historian who served as the director of the National Museum of Korea. He devoted his life to rediscovering the beauty of Korean art and made many academic accomplishments in the areas of Korean ceramics, traditional woodcraft, and the history of painting.
The house has been open to the public as the Hyegok Choi Sunu Memorial Hall since 2004. The memorial hall displays Choi Sunu’s relics as a permanent exhibition and holds special exhibitions in the fall as well as cultural programs every spring and fall.

Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)

2.7Km 2024-03-04

54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bosingak Belfry is also known as Jonggak. It was the site in which a large bell, used to keep the time in Seoul, was found during the Joseon period (1392-1897). Bosingak Belfry was burned down during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was reconstructed in 1979. The original bell was moved to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and a new bell was forged in 1985. At midnight, January 1, the bell at the Bosingak Belfry is rung to welcome the new year. Many people gather around the belfry to make a wish for their new year.

Seoul International Writers' Festival (서울국제작가축제)

2.7Km 2025-07-30

26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8826-5207

Seoul International Writers' Festival was founded in 2006 with aims to lay a foundation for connecting Korean literature and international literature. This year's theme is "() Meets the Eye," inviting attendees to explore the beauty of literature that is much more than meets the eye.

Lime Tree Dental Hospital (라임나무치과병원)

2.8Km 2025-10-23

7F, 43 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Located in Myeong-dong, the heart of Seoul tourism, Lime Tree Dental Hospital is a hospital-grade medical institute. It is led by In-su Kim, the Chief Director with 27 years of experience, and it has a team of specialists covering different departments. This hospital boasts superb accessibility as it is right near Myeong-dong Station (Subway Line 4) and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Subway Line 2).
Skilled medical staff in esthetic prosthodontics are in charge of procedures such as One-day Veneer and All Ceramic Crowns. Additionally, medical staff who have experience placing over 35,000 dental implants directly perform implant procedures.
A leader in K-medicine, Lime Tree Dental Hospital is committed to giving customers the utmost satisfaction.

Harmony Mart Myeong-dong Station Branch (하모니마트 명동역점)

2.8Km 2024-12-23

58 , Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Harmony Mart Myeongdong Station Branch is a discount supermarket specializing in Korean products popular with foreign tourists. It’s on the 1st basement floor of the Shinil Building annex, just a minute's walk from Exit 8 of Myeongdong Subway Station, Jungu, Seoul. Shop here for kimchi, seaweed, ginseng products, tea, ramen, handicrafts, daily necessities and souvenirs. English, Chinese, and Japanese are spoken, and payments can be made in yen and yuan. With purchases of KRW 50,000 or more, there’s free delivery to accomodations within a 5km radius.

Reberry Clinic Myeongdong (리베리의원 명동점)

2.8Km 2025-11-28

#201, 2nd Floor & #301, 3rd Floor, 58 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

1. A dedicated medical director is personally assigned to each client, ensuring responsible and individualized care.
2. We go beyond consultation — every session is a professional medical treatment.
3. With our LifeBiz AI-powered 3D analysis camera, we provide an objective and precise facial assessment.
4. Our treatments are guided by a scientific skin-type classification system for accurate and tailored results.
5. Through 3D facial analysis, pigmentation diagnosis, and skin-type classification, we design a fully customized treatment pathway.
6. At Libery Clinic Aesthetic, we offer not only advanced medical procedures, but also warm décolleté and therapeutic massage care for a holistic experience.

Templestay Information Center (템플스테이 홍보관)

2.8Km 2022-10-17

56, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Templestay Information Center offers various information and services regarding templestays and temple meals for domestic and international visitors. The center also operates traditional cultural experiences, such as tea time with a Buddhist monk, traditional culture activities and more.

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