Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

12.6Km 2025-10-24

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Aritaum - Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 외대역)

12.6Km 2024-04-18

25, Hwigyeong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Kyung Hee University Medical Center (경희의료원)

12.6Km 2025-10-23

23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is the world's only academic medical center where six medical fields including medicine, dentistry, oriental medicine, East-West integrated medicine, pharmacy, and nursing coexist. We have established new treatment systems by complementing the strengths of each field, and have strived to protect humanity from diseases for more than 50 years.

We make all efforts to return the love received from our patients and their guardians. Our innovative medical treatment systems further improve the effectiveness of disease treatment and provide top-class medical services to help all patients recover quickly. We will continue to work hard to fulfill our role as a center for research and academics and make a contribution to the health of the community and the nation.

With the ‘Kyung Hee Family Spirit,’ we promise to become Kyung Hee Medical Center that always thinks and acts on the patient’s side.

Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

12.7Km 2025-06-17

68 Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-5945

Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name Gilsangsa means "a favorable and auspicious temple." Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy Templestay programs on weekends. In fall, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.

Aritaum - Kyung Hee Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 경희대)

12.7Km 2024-04-18

1F, 22, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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The Latin American Cultural Center Museum (중남미문화원)

12.7Km 2022-12-29

33-15, Daeyang-ro 285beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-962-7171

The Latin American Cultural Center Museum was established in 1994 to inform visitors about the culture and arts of Latin America. The museum exhibits artifacts from the Maya, Aztec, Inca, and early colony period that represents Latin America, as well as paintings, sculptures, traditional cloth and more from artists that represents the region. The Sculpture Park showcases pieces from 12 contemporary artists throughout the park, walking trail and rest area. In 2011, Religion Exhibition Hall opened which has a large mural and stain glass that is 24 meters in x_width and 5 meters in x_height.

Olive Young - Namyangju Janghyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주장현점)

12.7Km 2024-06-26

77, Janghyeon-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Sungshin Women's University Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성신여대입구역점)

12.7Km 2024-06-27

9, Arirang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)

12.8Km 2024-12-31

267 Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900 square meter summit at an altitude of 345 meters, was built in a traditional Korean-style and became a popular attraction within the city. There are also spaces for visitors to enjoy food and drinks.

Olive Young - Donam Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암중앙점)

12.8Km 2024-06-26

1F, 118, Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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