Tucked away in the sewing-machine parts section of Dongdaemun’s sprawling market streets is this elegant old-timer specialising in bulgogi and galbi (barbecued beef; from ₩33,000). For a more affordable lunch try the much-lauded, Pyongyang-style naengmyeon (buckwheat cold noodles, ₩13,000), paired with delicious kimchi.
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On the right-hand side of the entrance to Jongmyo, the World Heritage–listed Confucian shrine, this building houses the spirit tablets of 83 meritorious…
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3. Kyungdong Presbyterian Church
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Seoul's first modern-style park, opened in 1897, stands on the precincts of Wongak-sa, a Buddhist temple destroyed in 1504. Left behind was its remarkable…
5. Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park
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8. Dongdaemun Stadium Memorial
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Forming part of the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, this engaging museum relives key moments from the former stadium’s history. Built by the Japanese…