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Jungmyeongjeon Hall
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Jungmyeongjeon Hall is located near the Chongdong Theater. It is easy to locate by simply walking along the stonewall of Deoksugung Palace. The three-story western-style building, designed by the Russian architect Seredin Sabatin, was used as the imperial library between 1897 and 1901. It was initially known as Suokheon.After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire, Jungmyeongjeon Hall became the main office of Emperior Gojong for discussing national affairs greeting foreign dignitaries. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty) was signed.Jungmyeongjeon Hall used to be within Deoksugung Palace, but it was separated from the palace when a stone wall was built between the two. It exhibits one of the modern architectural styles in Korea, but, unfortunately, has lost most of its original structure except for its exterior because in a fire in 1925. After Liberation from Japan on August 15, 1945, Jungmyeongjeon Hall was used for many different things. In September, 2006, the ownership of Jungmyeongjeon Hall changed to the Cultural Heritage Administration and was classified as part of Deoksugung Palace as part of Historic Site No.124 in February 2007. 

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Daedong Samkyetang
Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

Thick and rich broth makes a good impression here. Boiled chicken with ginseng (Samgyetang) gives a soft and tender taste with glutinous rice, chestnuts, ginseng and Chinese dates. The rich flavor of ginseng liquor, fried chicken gizzard, cubed white radishes, cabbage kimchi, and garlic with Korean hot pepper paste makes this dish even better. *Best Korean Restauranta as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government  

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Yogi
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

There is a diverse selection of restaurants in the youthful streets of Seoul’s Hongik University. If you walk towards the Far East Broadcasting Company from the playground which is located across the street from the university’s front gates, you will come across a large wooden restaurant named < Yogi>. This is a restaurant widely popular for its noodles, dumplings, and tteokbokki (rice pasta and vegetables simmered in spicy sauce). The kimchi-mari-guksu (noodles with hand-rolled kimchi) is the restaurant’s most popular menu item, as it is a bowlful of refreshing and all-natural noodles. The bibim-guksu presents a spicy delicacy of noodles mixed in red pepper sauce, while the thickly boiled beef broth of sagol-guksu also brings in its own share of customers. Yogi offers an abundant amount of noodles at comparably inexpensive prices.  

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King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall
Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu)

King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall was established in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, on November 1970 in memory of King Sejong and his saintly virtues and great achievements. Officially opened to the public in October 1973, the memorial hall is a modern structure housing an exhibition area, auditorium, laboratory, and a reference room. The exhibition area is further divided into the Hangeul Room, Science Room, Traditional Music Room, King Sejong Art Room, and an outdoor exhibition space.

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9th Avenue
Seoul(Guro-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

9th Avenue is a fashion shopping mall with a myriad of things to enjoy—from Hallyu fashion, to cultural performances, to a variety of foods and beverages.The mall is located right next to Guro Subway Station and is connected to the CGV Multiplex Cinema and the AK Plaza (previously known as the Aekyung Department Store), which allows visitors a one-stop shopping spot.On the first floor of the basement of 9th Avenue, shoppers can find stores owned and run by Korean Hallyu celebrities.'Hallyu Theme Center,' which opened in November 2009, is an especially popular area of the mall, drawing attention not just from locals but from international tourists as well.

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E-Mart - Yangjae Branch
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

The Yangjae branch of E-mart sells high-quality food such as specialty wines, organic produce, cheese, and imported goods. Spread across the spacious first floor of the building, visitors can find groceries, fashion apparel, accessories, cosmetics, jewelry, various daily essentials, home appliances, and more.

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Niwa
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Niwa is an authentic Japanese izakaya, serving alcoholic beverages and food. In order to stay true to tradition, Niwa works in cooperation with an izakaya chain in Hiroshima, Japan, creating a cooking system that realizes genuine Japanese tastes. Customers are able to experience Japan at Niwa, without even visiting the country. The restaurant is constantly working to develop new, delicious menu items.

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Chloris - Sinchon branch
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Sinchon・Ewha Womans University

The first (and main) Chloris cafe was opened in Sinchon in 2004 with a motif reminiscent of the historic Salon de The on Saint Michel Street in Paris. Select tea brands are imported from Europe and blended together in a carefully calculated ratio, resulting in Chloris’ unique and flavorful signature tea. The tea café, which is located just off a busy street, offers the laid-back ambiance of a French house in the countryside and is even graced by clusters of beautiful magnolias and lilacs.    

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Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeong-dong
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeong-dong branch is a unique hotel located in Eulji-ro, Seoul. The hotel is located near Eulji-ro and Myeong-dong making it the perfect accommodation for business and leisure guests. There is a restaurant, lounge & bar, fitness center, meeting room, and business center.

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Samcheong Park
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Located on the outskirts of Mt. Bugak, this park was the first officially-designated park in Korea (1940). The name Samcheong (literally "three blue") refers to the three highest ideals in Taoism that men can attain. Surrounded by cherry blossoms planted long ago, the park becomes crowded with tourists every April when the trees are in full bloom. The park offers many amenities: badminton and tennis courts, a playground, a snack bar, and a multi-purpose rest area.Major hiking trails winding through Samcheong Park connect the park to the Mt Bugak Seoul Fortress Wall Hiking Trail, a mineral spring spot in Seongbuk-dong, and Waryong. While hiking, visitors can encounter Malbawi, an excellent spot chosen by City of Seoul where they can overlook Seoul at a glance. Malbawi Historic Site Visit Program, run by Jongno-go Office (Seoul), provides children and adults with the opportunity to learn about natural ecology in Samcheong Park and the history of Seoul Fortress Wall from designated guides. Through well-developed roads around Samcheong-dong, visitors can easily move from Samcheong-dong to Seongbuk-dong. Currently, Samcheong Tunnel near the park connects the two localities.

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