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The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

11.8Km    2022-09-13

jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000

The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, video room, shop and more to display King Sejong’s scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions, including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics. King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics.

Halmaejip (할매집)

Halmaejip (할매집)

11.8Km    2017-02-01

1-5, Sajik-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-2608

Not like usual Gamjatang (pork back-bone stew), Halmajip’s Gamjatang uses only bean sprout and leek to make a refreshing soup taste along with red pepper powder, for a spicy flavor.

Gimjinmoksam (김진목삼)

Gimjinmoksam (김진목삼)

11.8Km    2021-03-23

51, Jahamun-ro, 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-929-2929

This is a place where the staff directly grills pork that has been certified by Handon. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled pork shoulder.

Honbap Star (서촌막회센타)

Honbap Star (서촌막회센타)

11.8Km    2021-03-24

49, Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9018-6349

This is a raw fish restaurant known for its cost-effectiveness. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is sliced raw small fish.

Olive Young - Chungmuro Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 충무로역)

Olive Young - Chungmuro Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 충무로역)

11.8Km    2024-04-18

222, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jingogae (진고개)

11.8Km    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.

The Picker (더피커)

The Picker (더피커)

11.8Km    2024-01-05

9 Wangsimni-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

The Picker is Korea's first zero-waste shop that opened in 2016, and has a sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere. The shop is filled with eco-friendly bathroom products, gardening products, kitchen products, stationery, and more. It is fun to look around as it has many products essential to everyday life made from very environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo toothbrushes, solid perfume, shampoo bars, plastic-free corn floss, natural surfactants like soapnut fruits, and glass and silicone straws.

Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)

Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)

11.8Km    2025-01-15

Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

The Seoul Lantern Festival is held every year from the first Friday of November to the third weekend of the month for approximately 3 weeks. With various themed lanterns around Cheonggyecheon Stream, visitors can enjoy both traditional lanterns and modern LED lanterns. The festival provides much to see and do with the addition of Gwanghwamun Square Market.

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

11.8Km    2024-09-30

175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism. The market features local store owners and businesses that exhibit and sell seasonal decor, handcrafted items, and winter snacks.

Hottracks - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 광화문점)

11.8Km    2024-04-23

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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