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Gwanghwamun Gukbap (광화문국밥)

Gwanghwamun Gukbap (광화문국밥)

6.5Km    2024-06-19

53 Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Gwanghwamun Gukbap is a dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant operated by Chef Park Chanil. Its distinctive feature lies in using only black pork loin and shoulder to enhance the flavor. The signature dish is the dwaeji gukbap, which boasts a mild, clean, and deep flavor. In addition to that, they also offer dwaeji suyuk (boiled pork slices) and pisundae (sundae with pork blood). Known for its authentic taste of rice soup and rich broth, it's a popular destination for many.

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art (경인미술관)

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art (경인미술관)

6.5Km    2024-03-04

11-4, Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art is located in Insa-dong. It has six exhibition rooms, an atelier, an outdoor exhibition area, and a traditional tea house. It hosts outdoor concerts in spring and fall, and Q&A sessions with authors can also be found as well. The traditional tea house offers about 15 types of traditional Korean tea in a space that overlooks the garden.

Choi Hyeok Korean Medicine Clinic (최혁한의원)

Choi Hyeok Korean Medicine Clinic (최혁한의원)

6.5Km    2025-10-23

(1st Floor), 52 Yangnyeongdong-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Choi Hyeok Korean Medicine Clinic is particularly popular among Japanese visitors. Words about our affordable prices, friendly services, and dedication of the chief and the staff have spread in Japan, which has attracted over 2,000 Japanese visitors to the clinic annually. We offer an extensive array of services, including skin care, wrinkle removal, bloodletting acupuncture, weight-loss herbal medicine (hanyak), lipolysis acupuncture, gongjindan, kyungokgo, and “Magic Powder.” We accept appointments for wrinkle therapy on Sundays. We deliver hanyak to patients’ hotels if they are not too far away. We also ship to patients’ homes in Japan. You are always welcome to contact us on Line or Instagram.

Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭)

Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭)

6.5Km    2025-10-31

9 Mapo-daero 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hwanggeum Kongbat specializes in bean curd, using 100% Korean-grown soybeans and salt to make their bean curd fresh daily. The restaurant is famous for their method of making a bean curd that is smooth and maintains the nutty yet sweet flavor of the soybeans.

Ssamzigil (쌈지길)

Ssamzigil (쌈지길)

6.5Km    2025-10-23

44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ssamzigil is an Insa-dong landmark and a shopping mall specializing in crafts. It is a place where the traditions of Korea come together with its present. Follow the paths that lead seamlessly from the lower floors to the upper floors and browse the small craft shops that inhabit the floors. You can find both works of traditional craft and contemporary craft here. Some craft shops also offer craft experiences, and one can also find restaurants and galleries within the complex.

HIDE AND SEEK - Ssamzigil Branch (하이드앤시크 쌈지길점)

HIDE AND SEEK - Ssamzigil Branch (하이드앤시크 쌈지길점)

6.5Km    2025-11-06

44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Geoan (거안)

Geoan (거안)

6.5Km    2025-10-23

44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Geoan, a store in Insa-dong, specializes in wooden furniture and accessories. Visitors can purchase products on display in the store or customize their pieces according to their preferences. In addition to furniture production, the shop also exhibits and sells various artworks such as celadon, lacquer mother-of-pearl, and sculptures by artists, making it a classy art space that harmonizes tradition and modernity.

Marronnier Park (마로니에공원)

Marronnier Park (마로니에공원)

6.6Km    2021-07-14

104, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Marronnier Park was given its name due to the marronnier trees, or horse chestnut trees, growing within the area. The location where Seoul National University's College of Liberal Arts & Science and School of Law once stood, it is now a park dedicated to culture and arts open to the public. In addition to a variety of outdoor performances that take place throughout the area, exhibitions and cultural centers create a romantic atmosphere unique to the park.

Aank Hotel & Spa Jongno Unni Branch (아늑호텔 앤 스파 종로운니점)

Aank Hotel & Spa Jongno Unni Branch (아늑호텔 앤 스파 종로운니점)

6.6Km    2025-04-24

89 Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Aank Hotel & Spa Jongno Unni Branch embodies the warmth and charms of Korea. Guests are welcome to unwind with diverse room options to choose from such as the msuic room, signature spa room, desktop 2-PC room, and standard room. It's location in the heart of Seoul makes it a great place for tourists as well as well.

Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

6.6Km    2024-12-04

1 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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.