Soul of Korea: Culture, Nature, and Adventure

Olive Young - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 건대커먼그라운드점)

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- Address : 200, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 커먼그라운드

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-2122-1150

- Opening Hours
10:00~22:00

- 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

⊙ Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

- Homepage
www.common-ground.co.kr

- Tel
+82-2-467-2747

Korea's first pop-up store built with shipping containers,
Common Ground is approximately 5,300 square meters in scale, made up of 200 large containers and is capable of transforming into different structures or moving into different places. Mega-sized mainstream brands are hard to spot in Common Ground. Instead, new and trendy mid-sized shops by up-and-coming new designers and editorial shops can be found here.

On the central square of the ground market, a weekend market is held with different themes. In addition, various events such as exhibitions and performances continue to entertain shoppers while playing its role as a cultural space. On the third floor terrace, famous restaurants sprawl along the sides of the alley. If you feel like having a light snack, you can also pop down to the food trucks on the market ground that offers an exotic gastronomic dining experience.

⊙ Mariang Plus - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (마리앙플러스 건대)

- Homepage
mariangplus.com

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⊙ ROYAL INDIAN RESTAURANT (로얄인디안)

- Tel
+82-2-466-8809

This is where a local Mexican chef personally does the cooking. This Indian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is curry.

⊙ Yedam Bapsang - Konkuk Univ. Branch (예담밥상 건대)

- Tel
+82-2-469-0072

This is a place where soy sauce-marinated blue crabs are made using domestic blue crabs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is soy sauce marinated crab set menu.

⊙ Columbia - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컬럼비아 건대)

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

GS25 - Banpo Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25반포타운점)

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- Address : 36, Sapyeong-daero 53-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-511-4325

- 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) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Chamin Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (차민성형외과의원)

⊙ Olive Young - Sinnonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신논현)

⊙ Spyder - Gangnam Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스파이더 강남논현)

⊙ Glam Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (글램외과)

⊙ 1stbutton Rhinoplasty clinic (첫단추의원)

1stbutton Rhinoplasty clinic meets all of our patients' expectations in terms of both functionality and aesthetics. Dr. Kim Tae-hwan, an otolaryngologist with over 20 years of experience, treats patients directly and makes every effort to provide the best results. Dr. Kim specializes not only in cosmetic nose surgery but also in treating diverse functional problems related to nose, and which allows him to provide customized treatment according to each patient’s needs. Please visit and experience a safe and satisfactory cosmetic nose surgery at our clinic? We will continue to do our best to improve your confidence.

⊙ Kumkang - Gangnam Main Branch (금강제화 (강남본점))

- Homepage
www.kumkang.com

- Tel
+82-2-541-8081

Kumkang is Korea's leading fashion retailer specializing in formal, casual and athletic footwear, as well as trendy clothing and accessories. Located on the famous Gangnam-daero, Kumkang Gangnam carries a wide selection of trendy footwear for both men and women. Moreover, customers may receive free product consultation from product specialists at the customer service center.

⊙ Nana Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (나나 성형외과의원)

⊙ Nana Plastic Surgery (나나성형외과의원)

Nana Plastic Surgery Center provides one-on-one care that takes into account individual characteristics.

We boast a system that makes patients feel at ease. For example, we have surveillance cameras in the operating room, a system where doctors are responsible for safe surgery with their real names, and a resident anesthesiologist.

We have specialized doctors in each field (eye/nose/breast/facial contouring cosmetic surgeries, cosmetic surgery for men, skin lifting, body contouring surgery, non-invasive procedures, collaboration with otolaryngologists, breast examination, etc.). They treat patients with great care and always strive for satisfactory results.

⊙ WOOA Plastic Surgery (우아성형외과의원)

WOOA Plastic Surgery was formerly Regen Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Apgujeong. It is run according to the treatment philosophy of Director Woo-jung Kim, the founder of Regen Plastic Surgery who earned a doctorate in plastic surgery at Seoul National University.
WOOA Plastic Surgery is a global comprehensive beauty brand encompassing plastic surgery, dermatology, and cosmetics, with the vision of providing responsible medical services and realizing elegant beauty for each patient.
The clinic is committed to ceaseless research with the goal of becoming a leading medical institution that produces leaders to drive medical developments in Korea. It aims to become a global comprehensive beauty brand, with employees who all prioritize customers' safety and rapid recovery.

Boram Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (보람안경)

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- Address : 25-3, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-779-1165

- Opening Hours
09:00~19:00

- Day Off
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- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Eyewear

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

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Namdaemun Ginseng Market (남대문인삼시장)

- Tel
+82-2-752-1012

Namdaemun Ginseng Market is found along the central path of Namdaemun Market located on Namdaemun-ro.There are approximately 20 shops standing close together in the market, with seven other ginseng shops in a ginseng distributor center located on the second floor of Namdaemun Theatre building. Here, visitors can purchase quality ginseng at a 20~30% lower price than the regular consumer price.

Visitors can also purchase fresh ginseng and other processed products such as ginseng tea and powder, as well as a variety of oriental health foods including: red ginseng, honey, Yeongji mushrooms, traditional teas, brown rice and adlay.

⊙ Optical Manager - Namdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경매니져남대문점)

⊙ Namsi Glasses [Tax Refund Shop] (남시안경)

⊙ Alpha Stationery - Namdaemun Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (알파문구 남대문본점)

- Homepage
www.alpha.co.kr

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⊙ Honam Sikdang (호남식당)

- Tel
+82-2-775-5033

Honam Sikdang is a specialty restaurant for galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish) located in Namdaemun Market. Its signature dish is the spicy and flavorful galchi jorim, known for its robust broth. Another popular dish is the deeply seasoned godeungeo jorim (braised mackerel), which is boiled until the seasoning is well absorbed. A highlight of dining here is the crispy deep-fried cutlassfish served upon ordering. Its cozy atmosphere attracts many visitors seeking a hearty meal.

⊙ Tonymoly - Namdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 남대문점)

- Homepage
www.etonymoly.com

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⊙ Namdaemun Market Mungu (Stationery) Street (남대문 문구상가)

- Tel
+82-2-753-2805

Also called Mungu (Stationery) Street, Mungu Shopping Center is home to colorful stationery, toys, and wrapping materials. Because of its colorful items, the center has attracted many tourists and producers interested in stationery and toys. A slew of camera shops on the outskirts of the center offer camera lenses and camera items not readily available elsewhere, attracting both amateur and professional photographers from Korean and abroad.

⊙ Whixcom [Tax Refund Shop] (휙스컴)

- Homepage
www.whixcom.com

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⊙ New Kaist Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴카이스트안경원)

Olive Young - Mugyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 무교동점)

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- Address : 1F, 24, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-3789-7341

- Opening Hours
08:00~22:30

- 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

⊙ Gomguksijib (곰국시집)

- Tel
+82-2-756-3249~50

Gomguksi is a soup consisting of handmade noodles and beef slices in a thick and rich beef broth. Gomguksi became famous through word-of-mouth by tourists from the neighboring country of Japan. These days the restaurant is always crowded with people. Also, the side dishes that accompany Gomguksi are extremely delicious.

⊙ Bugeogukjip (북어국집)

- Tel
+82-2-777-3891

Bugeogukjip (formerly “Teojutgol”) is a restaurant behind City Hall in Seoul that has been serving up authentic dried Pollack soup since 1968. Despite a name change, the restaurant has proudly stood in this same location for decades, earning a strong reputation for its dried Pollack soup made using traditional cooking methods.

Since the restaurant only serves one thing—dried Pollack soup—there are few preparations to be made and the meal arrives on your table in minutes. Customers are free to serve themselves basic side dishes such as kimchi and can have as many servings of rice as they’d like, allowing diners to enjoy a hearty meal at a low price. While the restaurant’s design and menu may be simple, Bugeogukjip takes pride in its long history and the careful efforts that have earned it a reputation as one of the most notable restaurants in Seoul.

⊙ Songa Myeongga (손가명가)

- Tel
+82-2-777-1013

This Korean cuisine is located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station, Seoul. It is a popular restaurant for group dinners. The representative menu is pork and kimchi stew.

⊙ Samwon Ilsik (삼원일식)

- Tel
+82-2-777-3680

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul. This restaurant is one of Mugyo-dong's best kept secrets. The best menu at this restaurant is codfish stew.

⊙ Chamsutgol (참숯골)

- Tel
+82-2-774-2100

Located in Mugyo-dong in Jung-gu, Seoul, Chamsutgol (참숯골) is an upscale restaurant serving hanu beef dishes. The restaurant uses only top quality hanu beef from young cattle (two years old or younger) raised on farms in Jeolla-do Province. For freshness and tenderness, the restaurant serves only fresh meat (not frozen) of A+ grade or higher. To bring out its juiciness and tenderness, the meat is grilled on a charcoal fire.

The elegant ambience and décor and the variety of rooms in different sizes make the restaurant a favorite choice for special events. It is also regularly visited by international tourists. Popular dishes are the sirloin steak and marinated ribs, doengjang soup, and yeongyang dolsotbap (rice served in a hot stone bowl).

⊙ Cheonggye Pharmacy - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (청계약국 청계천)

⊙ Yonggeumok (용금옥)

- Tel
+82-2-777-1689

Established in 1932, Yonggeumok specializes in Seoul-style chutang (loach soup), renowned for using whole loach in its preparation. This method distinguishes it from the more commonly known Namwon-style chutang, which involves grinding the loach. At Yonggeumok, guests can savor the tender and savory texture of the loach flesh in their chutang, offering a unique and authentic dining experience.

⊙ Choryuhyang (초유향)

This restaurant's feature items are its Samseon-nurungjitang, Dongpayuk, and Seafood Galbi. Seafood is plentiful in the Samseon-nurungjitang, making for a delicous soup base to which nicely browned rice is added later. When the browned rice is added to the soup base, a loud crackling noise is heard, which signals the beginning of a delicious meal.

⊙ Seoul Papyrus [Tax Refund Shop] (서울파피루스)

- Homepage
www.papy.co.kr

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Olive Young - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동점)

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- Address : 14, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-752-7973

- Opening Hours
10:30~21:00

- 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

⊙ Converse - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 명동점)

⊙ Too Cool for School - Myeongdong Branch (투쿨포스쿨 - 명동점)

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

- Tel
+82-2-2231-2710

The unique cosmetic brand TooCoolforSchool was introduced in 2009 and is a division of TODACOSA, the first chain cosmetic store in Korea. The name TooCoolforSchool reflects originality, experimentation, artistic sensibilities and the fresh, rebellious sprit of those in their teens, twenties, and thirties. The 3-story building in Myeongdong offers a cozy place for a little rest, entertainment and shopping spree for the fashion-minded cosmeholics.

⊙ The Handsome Tommy Hilfiger - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한섬 타미힐피거 명동)

⊙ CAFE COIN (카페코인)

- Tel
+82-2-753-1667

A café featured in a popular Korean drama. This is a cafe located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is tiramisu.

⊙ Kumkang - Myeongdong Main Branch (금강제화 명동본점)

- Homepage
kumkang.com

- Tel
+82-2-753-9411

Kumkang is a representative shoe brand of Korea (sneakers, casual shoes, etc.) that has been gradually expanding its product line to include accessories and clothing. Kumkang's main branch is located in Myeong-dong, frequented by international visitors. The brand offers plus-sized shoes and warranty service at the customer service center. Some of the bestsellers at the branch are Regal products, a sub-brand of Kumkang.

⊙ Myeongdong Haemultang Eomeonijip (명동해물탕어머니집)

- Tel
+82-2-776-3896

This restaurant specializes in seafood soup based on 40 years’ tradition. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy seafood stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Baekje Samgyetang (백제삼계탕)

- Tel
+82-2-776-3267

Located in Myeongdong Street, Baekje Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup). This long-standing establishment has been in business for two generations since 1971 so it has been featured on TV in Korea and other countries. In addition to samgye tang, they also serve chicken dishes such as dakdori tang (spicy braised chicken), roasted chicken, and jeonbok juk (abalone porridge), attracting numerous patrons.

⊙ Sisamdal (시샘달)

- Tel
+82-2-310-9116

This is a cafe located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A store selling Korea’s representative summer dishes. The representative menu is shaved ice with red bean topping.

⊙ JUNG SUNG BON SHABU SUKI (정성본샤브수끼칼국수)

- Tel
+82-2-752-4800

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. This restaurant's signature menu is shabu-shabu. This shabu-shabu restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Myeongdong Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동 타운)

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- Address : 1F~2F, 53, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 1~2층

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-736-5290

- 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

⊙ Lens Town - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 명동중앙점)

⊙ Kuukuu Myeong-dong(쿠우쿠우 명동)

- Tel
+82-2-753-1230

This is a place that sells a variety of sushi and salads. The best menu at this restaurant is sushi. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Daiso - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동)

- Homepage
daisomall.co.kr

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⊙ Lime Tree Dental Hospital (라임나무치과병원)

Located in Myeong-dong, the heart of Seoul tourism, Lime Tree Dental Hospital is a hospital-grade medical institute. It is led by In-su Kim, the Chief Director with 27 years of experience, and it has a team of specialists covering different departments. This hospital boasts superb accessibility as it is right near Myeong-dong Station (Subway Line 4) and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Subway Line 2).
Skilled medical staff in esthetic prosthodontics are in charge of procedures such as One-day Veneer and All Ceramic Crowns. Additionally, medical staff who have experience placing over 35,000 dental implants directly perform implant procedures.
A leader in K-medicine, Lime Tree Dental Hospital is committed to giving customers the utmost satisfaction.

⊙ Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

- Tel
02-776-5656

Hadongkwan has maintained its reputation as a famous gomtang (beef bone soup) restaurant in Myeongdong since 1939, renowned for its consistent flavor. It has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its distinctive features is the generous serving of various cuts of beef, including brisket, intestines, and tripe, in a single bowl of beef soup. During lunch hours, it's common to wait in line due to its popularity. Once the daily supply runs out, the restaurant closes for the day, and payment is made in advance.

⊙ MIGABON (미가본)

- Tel
+82-2-752-0330

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A famous restaurant among Japanese tourists. The representative menu is wild pine mushroom and abalone porridge.

⊙ Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

- Homepage
http://www.onedang.co.kr/

- Tel
+82-2-776-7612

Located in Myeongdong, a central and tourist area of Seoul, Wondang Gamjatang offers gamja tang (pork backbone stew) as their signature dish. Patrons have the option to other delectable menu such as bulgogi, jokbal bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with braised pigs' feet). It's popular with both Koreans and foreigners. As it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one can visit anytime.

⊙ Dondwaeji (돈돼지)

- Tel
+82-2-776-3301

A restaurant famous among not only Koreans but also foreign tourists. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled strip loin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.