Harmony Mart - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하모니마트 인사)

Harmony Mart - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하모니마트 인사)

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- Address : 1F (Gwanhun-dong), 38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 1F (Gwanhun-dong)


※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-739-5623

- Opening Hours
11:00-23:00

- Parking
Not available

- Items for Sale
Grocery

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

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕)

- Homepage
imun.modoo.at

- Tel
+82-2-733-6526

Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty seolleongtang for over a hundred years since it first opened in 1907. Even its name has a long history: the word imun comes from Imun-gol, the now-obsolete name of the restaurant’s location, and seolnongtang, an old variation of the word seolleongtang. During the Japanese colonial rule, the restaurant’s regular customers included Gijeong Son, the marathon gold-medalist at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The meal served at this restaurante is reputed to stay consistent from the Japanese colonial period. 

⊙ Knife Gallery (나이프갤러리)

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

- Tel
+82-2-735-4431

The only knife specialty museum in Korea, this Insa-dong gallery is home to over 6,000 knives from all over the world. They include traditional Korean and Japanese knives, Chinese knives, decorative knives, knives by famous artists, and knives shown in movies. There are a variety of knives for both daily and decorative uses. Customers who order custom knives may observe the entire manufacturing process.

⊙ Korea Grand Sale (코리아그랜드세일)

- Homepage
en.koreagrandsale.co.kr

- Tel
+82-70-7787-4242

Korea Grand Sale is an integrated festival that promotes culture, tourism and shopping to international visitors. While the Korea Grand Sale online platform provides various content and promotions throughout the year, it offers the biggest discounts and programs through offline events in January and February.

⊙ Insa-Dong National Souvenir Center (한국관광명품점(인사동))

- Homepage
www.souvenir.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-735-6529

Operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and Korea Tourism Association, the National Souvenir Center has strict standards for the brands sold, only allowing those which have won various prizes and passed thorough screening. Shoppers can be assured of high quality and high class products.

⊙ National Souvenirs Center [Tax Refund Shop] (한국관광명품점)

- Homepage
www.souvenir.or.kr

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⊙ Seoul International Writers' Festival (서울국제작가축제)

- Homepage
www.siwf.or.kr


- Tel
+82-70-8826-5207

Seoul International Writers' Festival was founded in 2006 with aims to lay a foundation for connecting Korean literature and international literature. This year's theme is "() Meets the Eye," inviting attendees to explore the beauty of literature that is much more than meets the eye.

⊙ Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

- Homepage
www.kimchimuseum.com/en

Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.

⊙ Insa-dong PR Center (인사동홍보관)

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

- Tel
+82-82-737-7890~1

Insa-dong PR Center opened in 2006 with the goal of providing
accessible education for both domestic and international visitors to understand Korean traditions and history. It was built in what was once the private residence for Prince Uichin (1877-1955), one of the sons of Emperor Gojong (1852-1919).


Insa-dong PR Center also introduces the traditions and culture of Insa-dong, and provides tour pamphlets and tourist assistance in multiple languages (English, Japanese and Chinese). Visitors can try on hanbok (traditional costumes) and enjoy Wi-Fi within the facility.

⊙ Hanji Chueok (Recollections) (한지추억)

- Homepage
blog.naver.com/okhanji

- Tel
+82-2-735-2059

Hanji Chueok (Recollections) is one of the better-known craft shops in Insa-dong and has even been featured by a number of international magazines. Prepared using traditional Korean processing methods, hanji is a type of beautiful, high-quality paper. Hanji Chueok is a great place to experience the tradition of hanji crafts; accessories, photo frames, and interior design items line the store shelves. Visitors can not only purchase extremely well-crafted items, but can also participate in seminars taught by professional artists to learn how to make their own hanji items. Visitors can take home their hanji creations as a lovely souvenir at the conclusion of the seminar.



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