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Imun Seolnongtang

Jongno and Insadong, Seoul

Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.

An ox bone soup restaurant near Jonggak station, listed by Visit Seoul as over 100 years old.

Nearest station Jonggak (Line 1), exit 3-1
Cost ₩
Time needed 45 minutes
Best time Breakfast or lunch

Insider tip

It splits the day into two services, with a break from 15:00 to 16:30, so don't arrive mid-afternoon. A meal is about ₩10,000.

Imun Seolnongtang serves ox bone soup near Jonggak Station and is listed by Visit Seoul as more than 100 years old.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Imun Seolnongtang, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.

Exhibition On now Free

Equinox: Autumn and Spring

22 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027 Seoul Museum of Craft Art, Jongno and Insadong

Time 10:00 to 18:00

Special exhibition on 3F of Exhibition Building 1. Free. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, closed Mondays, open until 21:00 daily except Thursdays from 15 Sep.

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Exhibition Ends in 3 days Free

Park Sungmin: Lingering in the Grain Beyond Form

15 Oct to 5 Nov Roh Gallery (floors 1 and 2), Jongno and Insadong

Time 10:00 to 18:00, closed Sundays and Mondays

Solo exhibition by Park Sungmin at Roh Gallery. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

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Taehwagwan: A Space Connecting Time

26 Jun 2026 to 7 Mar 2027 Gongpyeong Urban Ruins Exhibition Hall, Jongno and Insadong

Time 9:00 to 18:00, last entry 17:30

Exhibition on the history of the Insa-dong 194 site, from a Joseon-era residence to the Taehwagwan restaurant where the Declaration of Independence was read. Organised by the Seoul Museum of History.

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Illumination Free

Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeondeunghoe) 2027

8 May to 9 May 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Jongno area and Jogyesa Temple, Jongno and Insadong

Station Jonggak (Line 1)

The 2026 edition had the parade on Saturday May 16 (19:00 to 21:30) and Yeondeungnori on May 17, with a lantern exhibition May 8 to 25, a week before Buddha's birthday on May 24. Buddha's birthday in 2027 falls on May 15, but the festival dates haven't been announced.

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Daeungjeon main hall of Jogyesa Temple under lotus lanterns, Seoul Gary Todd, CC0 1.0
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Andong Byeolgung, Layers of Time

28 Apr 2026 to 29 Aug 2027 Seoul Museum of Craft Art, Exhibition Building 3, 3F, Bukchon and Samcheong-dong

Time Tue to Sun 10:00 to 18:00 (Fri until 21:00)

Craft exhibition built around the history of Andong Byeolgung, the palace that stood on the museum site. Open until 21:00 on Fridays and closed on Mondays.

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Smaller local events nearby

  • Jogyesa one-day templestay Activities

    Monday to Saturday, 10:00. Next: Mon 2 Nov · Jogyesa, Jongno and Insadong

    A temple tour and lotus lantern making, meeting at the information desk by the Iljumun gate.

    10,000 KRW · 10:00 to 11:20 · Map · Source: Templestay (Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism)

  • Byoungyun Woo: Superposition, Floating Landscape Exhibition

    On now, until 3 Nov · Sun Gallery, Jongno and Insadong

    Solo exhibition of 32 paintings by Byoungyun Woo at Sun Gallery in Insadong.

    Map · Source: Sun Gallery · 중첩 : 들떠 있는 풍경

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Temples, craft shops and the late-night market

Jongno is the old main street of the city. Insadong-gil has craft shops and tea houses, Jogyesa is the only traditional temple in the centre, and Gwangjang Market feeds people until 23:00. Jongmyo and Changgyeonggung are the quieter heritage sites on the east side.

Jongno and Insadong has 9 places on the Roam Seoul map: 3 palaces and temples, 2 shops, 1 park or garden, 1 museum, 1 market and 1 restaurant. Read the Jongno and Insadong guide.

What is the address of Imun Seolnongtang?
38-13 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
How do I get to Imun Seolnongtang?
The nearest station is Jonggak (Line 1), exit 3-1. Imun Seolnongtang is in Jongno and Insadong, Seoul.
How long do you need at Imun Seolnongtang?
Plan for 45 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Imun Seolnongtang?
Breakfast or lunch.

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