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Pacific Hotel (퍼시픽 호텔)

Pacific Hotel (퍼시픽 호텔)

5.5Km    2021-06-18

2, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Pacific Hotel is situated near Namsan Mountain and N Seoul Tower, one of the most popular attractions in Seoul. The hotel is also conveniently located adjacent to Myeongdong, the heart of shopping in Seoul, and provides guests with easy access to public transportation and shopping districts such as Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and major department stores.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary the hotel underwent renovations, updating its building and facilities in an effort to advance its image as a luxury hotel. With dedicated staff ready to welcome guests with warm hospitality, the hotel offers 139 comfortable guestrooms and a variety of subsidiary facilities such as a banquet hall, a sauna, restaurants, and more.

Olive Young - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 건대)

Olive Young - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 건대)

5.5Km    2024-04-17

133, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

5.5Km    2024-11-27

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park is a park established on the former site of the Dongdaemun Stadium. It serves as a thematic park showcasing the history and culture of Seoul, while also providing a space to experience modern design and culture. During the park's development in 2008, numerous artifacts from the Joseon dynasty, including The Two Floodgates, the Chiseong Castle, Military Training Agency, and over 1,000 relics from the Joseon era, were excavated. Alongside the park, there is the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and the Relic area.

Jingogae (진고개)

5.5Km    2024-03-12

19-1 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0955

Jingogae is a standing store that opened its doors in 1963. Its signature dish is the eobok jaengban (boiled meat slices hot pot), where thick slices of meat are stacked along with vegetables, mandu, rice cakes, and eggs, all boiled together. In addition to this, they also serve dishes such as gejang jeongsik (marinated crab set menu), gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot), galbitang (galbi soup), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The spicy and richly seasoned yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab) is also a popular menu item, which when paired with rice, enhances its flavors even further.

Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun (라마다호텔 동대문)

5.5Km    2021-06-15

354, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3500

Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun is a business hotel located in the heart of Seoul. It is located within a short walking distance from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park with many of Dongdaemun's major shopping centers close by. The hotel offers a conference room that can accommodate up to 20 people and a business center that caters to guests who are on a business trip. Guests can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi from their room.

Goodmorning City (굿모닝시티)

Goodmorning City (굿모닝시티)

5.5Km    2020-05-09

247, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2118-8700

Opened in November 2008, Goodmorning City is one of the largest shopping malls in Korea. It is located near the Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and is directly linked to other shopping malls in Dongdaemun.

The mall is comprised of 23 floors and over 700 stores, offering visitors virtually every kind of product—from fashion accessories to electronics. With a variety of stores and amenities, Goodmorning City is truly a comprehensive shopping mall that provides visitors with an amazing shopping and entertainment experience.

Umaido - Konkuk Univ. Branch (우마이도 건대)

Umaido - Konkuk Univ. Branch (우마이도 건대)

5.5Km    2021-03-29

135-2, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-467-8788

It is a gourmet restaurant serving delicious Japanese ramen near Konkuk Univ. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is instant noodles.

HANAMPIG Dongdaemoon (하남돼지집 동대문)

5.5Km    2024-03-11

9, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-3030

Located near Dongdaemun Design Plaza , HANAMPIG specializes in grilled pork. When pre-grilled meat is served, the staff cuts it into pieces and puts it on the grill to cook. The recommended combination is to grill kimchi or mushrooms together to enhance the savory flavor. In the vicinity, one can explore Dongdaemun fashion malls, enriching the experience of the area.

Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs (새남터기념성당)

Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs (새남터기념성당)

5.5Km    2020-03-31

80-8, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-716-1791

When taking the subway from Seoul Station to Yongsan Station, you will notice a tall and distinct hanok (traditional Korean architecture) building; this is Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs. Construction of the building began in 1984, the year of the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after three years.

Also called "Nodeul" and "Sanamgi," Saenamteo was used as a military training ground during the early Joseon period. It was also the place where convicted felons and the Sayuksin (the six martyred ministers) were executed.

Many Catholics were executed here during the Sinyu Persecution of 1801, the Gihae Persecution of 1839, the Byeongo Persecution of 1846, and the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. Among those executed were 11 priests including the first Korean priest Kim Taegon (Andrew), the first Chinese priest that came to Korea Ju Mun Mo (Jacobus), the first French priest that came to Korea Bishop Imbert and other Catholics including Hyeon Seok-mun. There is also an altar here where the remains of nine Catholic saints are enshrined.

Yurae hoegwan (유래회관)

Yurae hoegwan (유래회관)

5.5Km    2021-03-29

196, Majang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2293-8866

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy Korean beef sirloin with a tradition of 57 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled sirloin.