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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

5.7Km    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.

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

5.8Km    2025-01-13

55, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-820-9848

Hyosajeong Pavilion is where Nohan, the second vice premier of the Joseon dynasty during King Sejong and King Sejo’s reign, stayed. After he lost his mother, he built the pavilion to mourn at her grave while still being able to see his father’s grave in Gaeseong to the North. His brother-in-law, then Minister of the Interior, Gang Sa-deok named the pavilion “Hyosajeong,” which means pavilion of filial piety.

In order to find the original location of the pavilion, poems by Jeong Inji and Seo Geojeong and an old map of Korea were referenced, but the pavilion was not found because the surrounding landscape had changed too much. As a result, a location was selected and the pavilion was reconstructed at its current location. The house is 3 kan* in the front and 2 kan* on the side. The roof is a hip-and-gable roof. The pavilion has one room with under floor heating and a railing around the pavilion

(* kan: a traditional measurement that corresponds to the space between two columns)

Solb - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (솔브 건대)

Solb - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (솔브 건대)

5.8Km    2024-04-17

1F, 115, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Songrim Sikdang (송림식당)

Songrim Sikdang (송림식당)

5.8Km    2021-03-29

79, Jayangbeonyeong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-457-5473

It is a restaurant where you can eat pork fried rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork bulgogi set menu.

Yejiwon (예지원)

Yejiwon (예지원)

5.8Km    2022-09-19

72, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2253-2211

The Yejiwon is located in Seoul Jung-gu Jangchung-dong and has been offering traditional Korean etiquette education programs since its inception on September 16th, 1974. Furthermore, the Yejiwon also serves to introduce the traditional cultures and living cultures of Korean etiquettes to foreigners.

Most programs offered are short-term classes, and reservations can be made on the homepage up to 15 days in advance. Reservations are only available for groups of 10 or more and classes are instructed in Korean only, so it may be a good idea to be accompanied by a guide.

Chunpoong Brewery (춘풍양조장)

Chunpoong Brewery (춘풍양조장)

5.8Km    2025-07-24

101-3 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Chungpoong Brewery, a specialized brewery producing makgeolli, offers brewery tours and tasting sessions, conveying the value of Korean alcohol. Through these programs, the brewery shares Korean alcohol culture and provides information about traditional Korean alcohol. Visitors can also enjoy a dining and alcohol experience here. 

Unyong Ddukbaegi Spagetti (우뇽뚝배기스파게티)

Unyong Ddukbaegi Spagetti (우뇽뚝배기스파게티)

5.8Km    2021-03-29

10, Seodal-ro 10-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-816-6338

Ddukbaegi cream pasta is popular. The best menu at this restaurant is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

Mouse Rabbit (마우스래빗)

Mouse Rabbit (마우스래빗)

5.8Km    2024-10-18

10, Neungdong-ro 11-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

SUPER JUNIOR Yesung
SUPER JUNIOR’s Yesung, who loves coffee, opened this cafe with her younger brother. It is also called 'Yesung Cafe' and is visited by domestic fans as well as foreign customers. Yesung serves himself, and it is decorated like a hideout. The cafe building, which consists of the first basement floor and the second floor above ground, catches the eye with a different theme for each floor. Ssamanko Smoothie and Icy Blue Smoothie are popular menu items.

Dokidoki (도키도키)

Dokidoki (도키도키)

5.8Km    2021-04-05

43, Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1311-9884

A place that sells grilled intestines loved by Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled salted pork intestine. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

Himart - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 건국대점)

5.8Km    2024-04-22

300, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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