Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil

This house was built by Yun Taek-yeong, Lord of Haepung and father-in-law of King Sunjong, when his daughter, Queen Sunjong, was appointed as Crown Princess in 1906 and entered Changdeokgung Palace. The building materials were timber from the dismantling of Gyeongungung Palace, made of Korean pine. It was originally located at 224 Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu and was relocated and restored to its current site. The house plan has a rare primary circular (元) shape in Korea. The ㅡ-shaped ancestral shrine is positioned at the head of the circle on the highest terrace…

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park is a park created on the site of the former Dongdaemun Stadium in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is a themed park showcasing Seoul's ancient history and culture, as well as an exhibition hall and event venue where visitors can experience modern design and culture, and a recreational space for citizens. During the process of demolishing Dongdaemun Stadium in 2008 and converting it into a park, 44 building site remains including Igansumun and a bastion from the Joseon dynasty's Seoul fortress, as well as Hadogam and Huryeondogam sites, were discovered, along with approximately 1,000 major artifacts including Joseon white porcelain and buncheong ceramics…

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), which stands for Dream, Design, and Play, is a complex cultural space located in Dongdaemun, Seoul. Since its opening on March 21, 2014, it has hosted major exhibitions, fashion shows, new product launches, forums, and conferences. It is divided into the Notification Hall, Learning Hall, Living Hall, DDP Design Museum, Design Market and Harmony Plaza, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon Square, created on Sejong-ro where Cheonggyecheon begins, extends 160m in length and 50m in width (total area of 2,106 pyeong) from in front of the Dong-a Ilbo building, the starting point of Cheonggyecheon restoration, to Sindam Steel Bridge. It is decorated with fountains and waterfalls of various shapes, a miniature of Cheonggyecheon, walking paths and exploration trails, creating beautiful scenery. It was created as a space that embodies the significance of Cheonggyecheon restoration along with hopes for meeting, harmony, peace and reunification. Tricolor lighting...

Seoul Dining

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Song Won

Songwon is a Korean cuisine specialist restaurant located near Dongdaemun Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is an establishment that has maintained its location for over 40 years. It is a charcoal-grilled meat specialty restaurant offering uniquely flavored marinated short ribs and bulgogi seasoned with approximately 20 varieties of natural ingredients. The menu includes marinated ribs, bulgogi, stone pot rice set meals, galbi-tang (short rib soup), and dolsot bibimbap (stone pot mixed rice). Private rooms are also available, making it suitable for various gatherings. Located in the city center, it is a place frequently visited by locals and easily accessible to tourists due to convenient transportation.