Soul of Korea: Culture, Nature, and Adventure

CU - Sungin Dongyang Paraville Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu숭인파라빌점)

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- Address : 1F, #104, 251, Nangye-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-2250-7210

- Opening Hours
00:00~24:00

- Day Off
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- Parking
Not available

- Items for Sale
Complex (Convenience Store, Outlets, etc.)

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Angyeong Seonsaengnim - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경선생님 종로)

⊙ Olive Young - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신설동역)

⊙ Maria Fertility Hospital (마리아병원)

In 1967, Maria Obstetrics and Gynecology opened where the Maria Fertility Hospital (Sinseol-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul) sits today, leading to the creation of the Maria Medical Foundation. At the time, the doctor willingly visited patients' houses with an old house-call bag even in the early mornings, no matter where a patient lived. This founding spirit became the root of the hospital's principles and commitment to its services.
Maria Fertility Hospital ranks number one in in-vitro fertilization cases, accounting for approximately 30% of the total cases among fertility hospitals. The hospital opened branches so that patients can conveniently experience the medical know-how of Maria Fertility Hospital no matter where they live across the country. The branches provide optimum diagnosis of problems through close collaborations among the branches.
The hospital has become a globally renowned fertility center, going beyond its unrivaled number-one position in fertility medicine in Korea. The hospital is dedicated to finding the best solution through research, and helping infertile patients realize their dreams of having a baby to create a healthy and happy family.
Maria Fertility Hospital is moving forward with the philosophy and heritage it inherited from the Maria Medical Foundation.

⊙ Seoul Folk Flea Market - Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio (서울풍물시장 전통문화체험관)

- Homepage
blog.naver.com/pmmoffice

- Tel
+82-2-2232-3368

The Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio in Seoul Folk Flea Market was created to give both locals and international visitors a chance to experience the traditional arts of Korea first-hand. For international visitors, programs serve as a brief introduction to some of the finer points of Korean art. For many Koreans, the studio’s programs are ways to relive childhood memories or experience traditional culture as a family.

⊙ Seoul Folk Flea Market (서울 풍물시장)

- Homepage
pungmul.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Tel
+82-2-2232-3367

The Seoul Folk Flea Market is located around Cheonggyecheon Stream's Hwanghakgyo Bridge and Sinseol-dong Station and is on its way to becoming a famous tourist attraction along with the already famous Cheonggyeocheon Stream. The Seoul Folk Flea Market is one of the major folk flea markets preserving the culture of the traditional Korean marketplace and drawing in visitors with a range of folk items that embody the unique charm of Korea. Folk items include everyday items, souvenirs, traditional goods and even traditional foods, allowing visitors to enjoy shopping and eating all under the same roof.

The Seoul Folk Flea Market originated from the flea market in Hwanghak-dong where many street shops and vendors gathered around Cheonggyecheon Stream before it was restored and modernized into its current state. The market was relocated to the Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (Formerly Dongdaemun Stadium) while the Cheonggyecheon Stream was undergoing restorations, and was moved back to Cheonggyecheon Stream sometime later. Seoul City aims to market Seoul Folk Flea Market as a new shopping spot at its current location, the former site of Sungin Girls' Middle School on Cheonggyeo 8-ga Street, near Cheonggyeocheon Stream to develop the Korean representative folk flea market-related tourism industry.

The main items of the Seoul Folk Flea Market include a diverse range of folk items, traditional crafts, local specialties and fashion items. You may also enjoy a range of foods and snacks including traditional Korean food and fusion cuisine from all over the world. What is special about the market is that you can find rare goods and authentic traditional items that cannot be found at other markets. The market atmosphere is a mix of old, revered traditions and modern aspects, providing visitors with a great shopping experience. The Seoul Folk Flea Market is truly a traditional flea market well worth visiting.

⊙ CheongKwanJang - Sinseol-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 신설동점)

⊙ Le Mans Eyewear - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르망안경콘택트 청계천)

⊙ E-Mart - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 청계천)

- Homepage
www.emart.com

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⊙ Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Olive Young - Parnas Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 파르나스몰점)

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- Address : B1F, R-3, 521, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 지하1층 파르나스몰 R-37

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-3453-7434

- Opening Hours
10:00~22:00

- Day Off
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- Parking
Not available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Perfume & Cosmetics

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Immediate tax refund / Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Parnas Mall (파르나스몰)

- Homepage
http://www.parnasmall.com/

- Tel
+82-2-559-7089

Parnas Mall is the first premium casual shopping mall opened by a hotel chain. Grand Intercontinental Seoul's Parnas Mall is located on the first underground level and features shopping, food, beverages, and cultural activities all in one place.

⊙ Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 서울 파르나스)

- Homepage
www.grandicparnas.com (Korean, English)

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is conveniently located in the heart of southern Seoul’s business district, featuring COEX convention and exhibition center, and City Airport. THe nearby COEX Mall offers duty free shops, a casino, cinema and over 200 shops.

The hotel is the largest 5-star hotel in Korea, featuring state-of-the-art amenities, including a grand ballroom and 15 banquet halls, perfect for hosting conventions and gathers of all sizes. Each of the 516 guestrooms is large and decorated comfortably for the perfect stay. Also, the hotel offers various restaurants from French, Italian, Asian, Japanese, to Chinese with top of the line chefs that cook up a delicious meal.

⊙ Louis Vuitton - Hyundai Trade Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루이비통 현대무역)

⊙ Gentle Monster - Hyundai Trade Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (젠틀몬스터 현대무역)

Lense Me - Jamsil Underground Shopping Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 잠실지하상가점)

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- Address : Store #C-20, Jamsil Underground Shopping Center, B265 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 잠실지하쇼핑센터 C-20호

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-414-2991

- Opening Hours
10:00~22:00

- Day Off
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- Parking
Not available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Eyewear

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Hottracks - Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 잠실점)

- Homepage
www.hottracks.co.kr

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⊙ Lotte World Tower & Mall (롯데월드타워&롯데월드몰)

- Homepage
www.lwt.co.kr

- Tel
+82-2-3213-5000

Lotte World Tower was designed with a conceptual motif inspired by Korean ceramics and writing brushes. With 123 floors total, the tower is the fifth tallest building in the world, standing at 555 meters. The tower contains galleries, cafés, and a luxury hotel, in addition to a skywalk and an observation deck. It is one of the best spots to appreciate the breathtaking view of Seoul's vibrant city lights.

Lotte World Mall, located next to the tower, features Avenuel, a complex of luxury department stores. The multi-leveled mall draws in many visitors as one of the top shopping attractions in Seoul, with a variety of domestic and foreign brands. The mall also offers a wide-range of entertainment facilities, such as a movie theater, aquarium, concert hall, and more.

⊙ Bicena (비채나)

- Homepage
www.bicena.com (Korean, English)

- Tel
+82-2-3213-1261

Bicena provides tasty Korean cuisine available only in Korea in a refined interior.

⊙ Lotte World Aquarium [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데월드 아쿠아리움)

- Homepage
www.lotteworld.com

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⊙ Diptyque - World Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (딥디크 월드타워점)

- Homepage
www.diptyqueparis.com

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Dr. Designer Clinic - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (닥터디자이너 의원영등포)

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- Address : 870, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Saturday

- Information and Guides
+82-507-1396-4842

- Opening Hours
10:00-20:30

- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Services

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Cheongdo Yangkkochi (청도양꼬치)

- Tel
+82-2-703-7200

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes as well as lamb dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is lamb skewers. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Chung Ki Wa Town - Main Branch (청기와타운 본점)

- Homepage
청기와타운.com

Chung Ki Wa Town Main Branch specializes in Korean barbecue. Befitting the name and concept, the exterior is decorated with blue tiles, and it has a sophisticated feel of Koreatown. Upon entering the store, the most noticeable thing is the aged meat, and everything from raw meat to marinated meat is being aged. The representative menus are Suwon Jumbo Grilled Galbi and LA Galbi. The location is in a remote place a little further from the food alley, but it is a place where many people visit. Suwon Jumbo Grilled Galbi can be ordered starting from 2 servings, and the rest of the menu can be ordered in units of 1 serving. For meals, Tojangjjigae is famous. Tojang is said to have been enjoyed by old noble families as it does not remove soy sauce from fermented soybean paste when making soybean paste, but it is recommended for those wanting to try a unique menu.

⊙ Daemunjeom (대문점)

- Tel
+82-2-2678-3256

With a solid tradition lasting over a half-century, Daemunjeom serves the best Ohyang jangyuk (steamed pork) in town. Even though their major business category falls under Chinese cuisine, the restaurant does not serve jajangmyeon (black soy bean noodles), which is considered to be one of the most inexpensive and popular meals many Koreans favor. Interestingly, this place is still favored by many clientele for their delicious dumplings and ohyang janguk.

⊙ 4CUS - Lotte Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (4CUS 롯데 영등포점)

⊙ LOTTE Department Store - Yeongdeungpo Store [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데백화점 영등포점)

⊙ The Face Shop - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (더페이스샵 영등포)

⊙ Milano - Yeongdeungpo Rotary Underground Shopping Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (밀라노 영등포로터리 지하쇼핑센터)

⊙ Lens Me - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 영등포)

⊙ Olens - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 영등포)

Olive Young - Oryu-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 오류동역점)

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- Address : 204, Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-2687-4632

- Opening Hours
10:00~22:30

- Day Off
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- Parking
Not available

- Items for Sale
Perfume & Cosmetics

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Immediate tax refund / Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Sinsaengru (신생루)

- Tel
+82-2-2684-7652

This is a Chinese (cuisine) located in Guro-gu, Seoul. A restaurant that's easily accessible because it is located near the subway station. The representative menu is fried rice.

⊙ CheongKwanJang - Oryu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 오류)

⊙ Aank Air Hotel Gaebong (아늑에어 호텔 개봉점)

Aank Air Hotel Gaebong is located 2 minute's walking distance from Gaebong Station, making it a convenient location for guests who opt to use the subway for traveling in Seoul. The hotel takes cleanliness and comfort seriously, making sure the guests enjoy their experience during their stay. The hotel offers a basic standard room type for comfort and a movie room for entertainment, each carefully curated to meet guests' needs and interests.

⊙ CheongKwanJang - Gaebong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장개봉점)

⊙ Himart - Gaebong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 개봉점)

CU - Koreana Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu코리아나호텔점)

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- Address : 135, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-730-5328

- Opening Hours
00:00~24:00

- Day Off
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- Parking
Not available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Complex (Convenience Store, Outlets, etc.)

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Immediate tax refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Koreana Hotel (코리아나 호텔)

- Homepage
www.koreanahotel.com

- Tel
+82-2-2171-7000

Koreana Hotel has been one of the top notch traveler's picks for more than 30 years, having the business motto 'comfort for our customers.'

The hotel is located at the Gwanghwamun fourway intersection, at the heart of Seoul, and provides 345 guest rooms. Amongst its dining facilities, the hotel boasts a Korean restaurant, Chinese restaurant, Japanese restaurant, and a Western restaurant, as well as a bar, coffee shops, and bakery. Eight banquet halls and a sauna are also available.

The hotel has operated as the main press center restaurant for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and subsequently operated as the Olympic Village Restaurant for the Special Olympics. As a result of their successful operations, the hotel received lavish praise from the organizers, as well as from the players and staff for the high quality food and spectacular service.

⊙ Great Shanghai (대상해)

- Tel
+82-2-2171-7869

Great Shanghai is a Chinese restaurant serving deliciously genuine Sichuan and Beijing-style cuisine, located within the Koreana Hotel. Their specialty is shark's fin, directly imported from Sanji, and prepared by the head chef who has over 30 years of experience. Aside from shark's fin, the healthy buldojang, mapadubu and ddanddanmyeon are also top menus. Great Shanghai is decorated with high-quality interior design, and features rooms of various sizes for groups and business dinners.

⊙ Luii (루이)

- Homepage
www.luii.co.kr (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-736-8889

Luii is a Chinese restaurant operated by a veteran chef with extensive experience in Chinese cuisine. The restaurant has several rooms of different sizes to accommodate various events. It also has a VIP room for more private gatherings.

⊙ New Seoul Hotel (뉴서울호텔)

- Homepage
www.newseoulhotel.co.kr

- Tel
+82-2-735-8800

New Seoul Hotel is conveniently located in central Seoul near City Hall, providing guests with easy access to shopping, sightseeing, and more. The guestrooms are outfitted with modern amenities for a comfortable stay, and the hotel has several dining, entertainment and convenience facilities such as a business center, a souvenir shop and men's sauna.

⊙ Gwanghwamun Seokgalbi (광화문석갈비)

- Tel
+82-2-318-6288

It is a restaurant frequently used as a place for group dinners by office workers. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled ribs on a hot plate. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Laderach SFC (레더라 SFC)

- Tel
+82-2-3789-3245

It is a Swiss chocolate shop. The best menu at this restaurant is chocolate drink. This cafe is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Seoul Papyrus [Tax Refund Shop] (서울파피루스)

- Homepage
www.papy.co.kr

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⊙ Gwanghwamun Gukbap (광화문국밥)

Gwanghwamun Gukbap is a dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant operated by Chef Park Chanil. Its distinctive feature lies in using only black pork loin and shoulder to enhance the flavor. The signature dish is the dwaeji gukbap, which boasts a mild, clean, and deep flavor. In addition to that, they also offer dwaeji suyuk (boiled pork slices) and pisundae (sundae with pork blood). Known for its authentic taste of rice soup and rich broth, it's a popular destination for many.

⊙ Frisbee - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (FR광화문점(금강 프리스비))

- Homepage
www.frisbeekorea.com

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Olive Young - Hongdae Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대사거리점)

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- Address : 140 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-337-6746

- Opening Hours
10:00~22:30

- Day Off
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- Parking
Not available

- Items for Sale
Perfume & Cosmetics

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Immediate tax refund / Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Artbox - Hongik University Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 홍대점)

⊙ Line Friends Flagship Store - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라인프렌즈홍대플래그십스토어)

⊙ Toxnfill Clinic - Hongdae Shinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (톡스앤필의원 홍대신촌점)

⊙ Kleam Clinic (클림의원)

Kleam Clinic is a leader in K-beauty innovation, and they discover the unique, radiant beauty of customers from around the globe.
Kleam Clinic is sought after by many customers as it is known for its excellent procedural competence, honest pricing, and use of genuine products. Additionally, the clinic provides interpretation services in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai for international clients. Additionally, the clinic offers airport pick-up and drop-off services, hotel bookings, and tax-free services, allowing foreign visitors a hassle-free one-stop procedure.
The clinic is open from Monday through Sunday so patients can conveniently get consultations on holidays as well.

⊙ Converse - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 홍대점)

⊙ Lens Me - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 홍대)

⊙ Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

⊙ EW New Balance - Hongik Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 홍대)

⊙ Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

- Homepage
www.mapo.go.kr

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.