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Hyemindang

혜민당

A shop selling confectionery and desserts, run together with the coffee shop across the lane.

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Korean name
혜민당
Address
16-9 Samil-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The brick Gothic bell tower and clock face of Myeongdong Cathedral, seen from the garden steps in autumn

Myeongdong Cathedral

It publishes no visiting hours, because it is a parish rather than an attraction — what it publishes is a Mass timetable. The one clock that does cover the site belongs to 1898 Plaza, the archdiocese-run arcade under the approach, open 09:00 to 22:00 every day but two.

People walking a shopping street packed with cosmetics-store signs

Myeongdong Shopping Street

Central Seoul's best-known shopping district for cosmetics, fashion and tax-refund shopping. Treat it as a neighborhood rather than a single mall because individual stores keep their own hours.

A bowl of kalguksu topped with dumplings, with the house spicy kimchi alongside

Myeongdong Kyoja

A kalguksu house open since 1966. The menu runs to four dishes and it takes no reservations. The main branch moved to Toegye-ro in 2026 and now stands in front of exit 8 of Myeongdong Station.

Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul

Jongmyo Shrine

Plan around the admission system: weekday access may be limited to timed guided groups, while self-guided entry is offered on designated days.

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