CU National Museum of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop](CU 중앙박물관점)

CU National Museum of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop](CU 중앙박물관점)

– Homepage
cu.bgfretail.com

Under the slogan “Nice to CU,” CU is a convenience store brand that offers top-level convenience close to its customers. It enhances customers’ everyday value with high-quality products and services, including trendy new items and differentiated lunch boxes and desserts.

– Address : 1F, 137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Fair Day
Monday – Saturday

– Information and Guides
02-797-1444

– Opening Hours
08:00~21:00

– Parking
Available

– Restroom
Available

– Items for Sale
Complex shopping malls (department stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, outlets, etc.)

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

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

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– Homepage
www.hangeul.go.kr

The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean orthography, Korean’s most-valued cultural asset, through exhibitions, activities, and education. Occupying over 11,322 ㎡, the museum has one basement level and three ground levels, along with an outdoor grass field and rest area perfect for cultural events, exhibits, and education.

The museum is comprised of the Hangeul library on the first floor, a permanent exhibition hall, ㅎ Café, and cultural product shop on the second floor, and a planned exhibition hall and Hangeul playground for children and foreigners on the third floor.

⊙ National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

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– Homepage
www.museum.go.kr

The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum houses a Children’s Museum, where visitors can learn more about the nation’s history through educational programs and experiences. The outdoor grounds feature pagodas and other stone artworks too large to be on display inside.

In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is a stage for a number of cultural activities related to collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange programs, concerts, and more.

⊙ Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)

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– Homepage
www.museum.go.kr

The Children’s Museum of the National Museum of Korea is an experience-oriented museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. The permanent exhibition hall displays replicas of historical items so children can learn about Korea’s cultural heritage in a fun and interactive way. Children can also experience the lifestyle and wisdom of the past through experience programs.

⊙ Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원)

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– Homepage
http://parks.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French)

Visitors to Yongsan Family Park can enjoy a relaxing time at a big grassy field beside a refreshing pond and well-organized walking paths. Yongsan Family Park spans an area of roughly 89,256.20 ㎡ in what was a section of the former golf course of the Eighth US Army Division. The park is comprised of various facilities such as a 2km-walking path, a natural education site, and Taegeukgi Park. Visitors can watch and feed pigeons and wild pheasants living at the park.

⊙ Yongsan Youth Festival (용산청년축제)

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– Tel
+82-10-9771-2090

The Youngsan Youth Festival, a wellness-themed event, invites both youths and residents to take the initiative for their well-being by achieving a balanced state of mental, physical, and social health. During the festival, visitors can enjoy dance performances, shows by popular singers, magic shows, traditional Korean music ensembles, and a commemorative ceremony featuring congratulatory remarks. 

⊙ Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)

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– Homepage
https://hangang.seoul.go.kr/

Ichon Hangang Park is built along the Hangang Park in Yongsan. From the park, one can see the Hangang River up close, and one can also find sports facilities like soccer fields, jokgu fields, inline skating rink, water sports facilities, bicycle paths, as well as a nature learning center built around a restored wetland and a lawn. One can follow the Hangangdaegyo Bridge to enter into the Nodeulseom Island, an island in the middle of the river.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series “Sisyphus: The Myth”
This park was featured in the TV series “Sisyphus: The Myth” as the setting where Seo Hae (played by Park Shin-hye) reflected on bittersweet memories with her father. Its expansive grounds make it an ideal spot for leisure activities such as walking, picnicking, and cultural events.

⊙ Amorepacific Museum of Art (아모레퍼시픽미술관)

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– Homepage
apma.amorepacific.com

Amorepacific Museum of Art, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, was originally a museum exhibiting artworks collected by the late Seo Seong-hwan, the founder of Amorepacific, but later changed its name to Amorepacific Museum of Art, or APMA, in 2009 and has since been operating as an art exhibition hall. The mission upon its foundation was seeking to be “a space where beauty in the midst of daily lives is discovered” and communicating with the public. In accordance with this objective, the museum collects, researches, and exhibits Korean ancient art and both Korean and international contemporary art while, also, aiding researchers, scholars, and young artists. The underground exhibition hall hosts diverse exhibits encompassing ancient art, contemporary art, and Korean art. The 1st floor of the “Atrium,” an enormous space that continues from the 1st to 3rd floors, features the museum lobby, a museum shop, an exhibition space called “APMA Cabinet” and apLAP, which is a library of art exhibition brochures from around the world. The art museum is located on the 1st floor of the new Amorepacific headquarters building, a famous work of architectural beauty of Yongsan designed after white porcelain.

⊙ Hyundai Yacht Seoul Branch (현대요트 서울지점)

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Hyundai Yacht Seoul Branch is where visitors can enjoy water sports such as yachting, dinghy yachts (small sail yachts for one to three people without engines and cabins), and kayaking on the Hangang River. It is located in “The River” in Banpo Hangang Park. Luxury yachts, named Black Cat and Blue Jin, are popular with families, while those who enjoy thrilling activities prefer dinghy yachts and kayaks. Visitors can enjoy an incredible sunset on the water as the Hangang River and Seoul’s cityscape create an amazing view.

⊙ Itaewon Shopping Street (이태원 쇼핑거리)

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Itaewon Shopping Street is a 1.4-kilometer-long road located near Itaewon Station. There is an enormous variety of shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants lined along both sides of the street. As the neighborhood has a reputation as a mini melting pot in Seoul where languages other than Korean are widely spoken, it is one of the most visited places by international visitors. It has become a gateway for many international visitors to receive services and information on basic tourist needs such as accommodations, shopping, tourist attractions, and more.

⊙ Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

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– Homepage
http://www.gbboat.com/

Golden Blue Marina, located on Some Sevit, is a cultural destination on the water, offering a unique way to enjoy views of Seoul along the Hangang River. This popular spot for parties and proposals helps you cruise through the city on a luxury yacht, creating a private retreat. In the evening, you can see the N Seoul Tower and the Rainbow Fountain illuminated by 200 lights, making it feel like you’re floating through the Milky Way.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – variety show “Entertainment Weekly”
This is where the members of TWICE enjoyed a fall sports day at Banpo Hangang Park during their appearance on “Entertainment Weekly.” The losing team rode a pedal boat, while the winners celebrated with a yacht ride, creating fun and memorable moments.