Sungkok Art Museum (성곡미술관)

– Tel
+82-2-737-7650

Sungkok Art Museum was founded in 1995 by the Korean corporation Ssangyong to promote Korean art. The gallery offers a special exhibition featuring modern artworks of Korean artists, as well as competitions and sponsorships to develop Korean art. In addition to the main building, there is an annex, as well as a tea house and art shop.

– Address : 42, Gyeonghuigung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-2-737-7650

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
Mondays

– Usage Fee
Adults 7,000 won / Teenagers & Senior citizens 5,000 won / Children 3,000 won

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 12-18) / Senior citizens (ages 65 & older) / Children (ages 4-11)
* Groups of 20 people or more: 20% discount
* Fees subject to change depending on exhibition

– Operating Hours
10:00-18:00
* Last admission 30 min before closing.

– Industry Information
Exhibition, academy

– Program Information
Children’s program

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

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⊙ Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))

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– Homepage
parks.seoul.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-2148-4149

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m².

The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Yi Sung-gye made Sajik Altar (altar to the State deities) at the center of the park. “Sa” refers to the deity of the earth while “jik” refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at Sajik Altar.

In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yulkog Yi I, and the Municipal Children’s Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Inwangsan hiking path with relative ease.

⊙ Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁)

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– Homepage
www.heritage.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-724-0274

Gyeonghuigung Palace, a designated Historic Site, was originally called the large palace by Saemun Gate, or the Western Palace, for its location within the city. It was not until the eighth year of Gwanghaegun (1616) that the palace was used as a royal residence for the king, changing the name to Gyeongdeokgung Palace. The name later changed again to the current Gyeonghuigung Palace in 1760. The palace grounds included many halls but they were mostly all burned down in a fire in 1829. After the Japanese occupation began, all remaining buildings on the site were torn down and the palace grounds were turned into Gyeongseong Middle School (now Seoul High School). The school moved to Gangnam area in 1987, afterwhich the previous location was turned into a park. The palace grounds currently hold Seoul Museum of Art and walking paths, as well as a restoration of Heunghwamun Gate, the main gate of the palace, and Sungjeongjeon Hall, the main hall, completed in November 1994.

⊙ Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)

– Tel
+82-2-722-3555

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).

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⊙ Gwanghwamun Hanokjip (광화문한옥집)

– Tel
+82-2-731-2500

A store with rooms reproducing a traditional kitchen. The best menu at this restaurant is napa wraps with pork. This is a Korean cuisine located in Gwanghwamun Gate, Seoul.

⊙ Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) (서울한옥스테이(jnpstay))

– Homepage
https://blog.naver.com/jnpstay

– Tel
+82-10-5720-6800

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) is a private hanok stay located 3 minutes’ walking distance from Gyeongbokgung Station. You can play traditional Korean games such as jejichagi (hacky sack), yut nori (board game), and tuho (arrow-throwing) in the yard, and cooking barbecue adds to the charm of the hanok. From the yard, you can enjoy the sky view, feel the gentle breeze, and observe raindrops falling from the eaves.

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⊙ Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관)

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– Homepage
www.museum.seoul.kr

Seoul Museum of History covers everything about Seoul’s history and culture from the prehistoric era to modern times, focusing especially on the Joseon era. The museum aims to raise cultural awareness and build a strong bond within the community by collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying artifacts and materials related to Seoul as well as promoting the city’s history and culture to an international audience.

Sungkok Art Museum (성곡미술관)