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National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

11.2Km    2021-08-13

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-3130

The National Gugak Museum opened on February 23, 1995 as the first gugak museum in Korea, featuring approximately 6,000 pieces of gugak-related materials and relics which have both historical and cultural value. It is comprised of seven themed permanent exhibition halls that present 250 pieces of audio and video clips regarding gugak. In the 3D room, visitors can enjoy 3D animation at all times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions in unique and interesting themes.

National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

11.2Km    2025-01-17

2364 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.

First Samsung Eye Center (퍼스트삼성안과의원)

11.2Km    2025-10-23

5F, 22 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

First Samsung Eye Center's medical staff consistently conducts research and academic activities. They publish papers in international academic journals each year, and they are committed to providing quality medical services to customers.
The medical staff members have such outstanding skills that they perform surgeries that other ophthalmology clinics find challenging. With over 100,000 surgical cases for the past 20 years, including cataract surgery, vision correction, and retinal surgery, the medical staff at First Samsung Eye Center provides safe surgeries without side effects and high-quality vision results.
The clinic has the latest equipment that allows examinations and surgeries of all ocular diseases. It accurately diagnoses patients' eye conditions and manages the process from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery care.

Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (밝은성모안과의원)

11.2Km    2025-11-28

3rd, 16th, 17th, and 18th Floors, Cambridge Building, 110 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center opened in 2000 and has been a trusted leader since the early generation of vision correction surgery in Korea. With decades of experience and a strong clinical track record, we provide safe, precise procedures such as LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE LASIK using advanced technology.

To ensure both surgical accuracy and a satisfying patient experience, we offer state-of-the-art equipment, highly experienced specialists, reasonable procedure costs, and a comprehensive postoperative care system.

Recognized by patients from Korea and around the world,
Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (Gangnam Branch) invites you to enjoy a brighter, clearer everyday life.

Kwonsooksoo (권숙수)

Kwonsooksoo (권숙수)

11.2Km    2024-06-21

4F, 37 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1354-6268

Kwonsooksoo, a distinguished Korean restaurant near Dosan Park, offers modern interpretations of traditional Korean dishes, crafted with premium ingredients from across Korea, handmade fermented sauces, and salted seafood. The restaurant's standout offering is its Lunch Course, featuring an array of dishes that include a welcome drink, an assortment of small appetizers, guemtaejjim (steamed blackthroat seaperch), mineogui (pan-fried croaker), baekhapjuk (clam porridge), and kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup). Additionally, options like wet aged Korean beef striploin steak and the renowned Korean beef tteokgalbi are available for an extra charge. Nearby attractions include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs, as well as COEX, adding cultural and historical context to the dining experience.

Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

11.3Km    2025-01-17

2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

Chaum (차움의원)

11.3Km    2025-10-23

(2nd Floor, Pie'n Polus), 442 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Founded in 1960, CHA Hospital has grown into a global medical institution, delivering high-quality care across 91 facilities in 7 countries, backed by over 60 years of medical expertise. Among its distinguished institutions is Chaum, a cutting-edge anti-aging and wellness center that integrates western medicine, oriental medicine, integrative medicine, and holistic approaches, including exercise prescription and food therapy, to promote optimal health.
At Chaum, we go beyond standard checkups. Unlike typical dermatology clinics, we offer advanced skin care solutions utilizing stem cell conditioned media. Our treatments focus on wrinkle prevention, enhancing skin hydration, and reducing melanin production, helping you maintain youthful, radiant skin.

DA Plastic Surgery (디에이성형외과)

11.3Km    2025-10-23

DA Plastic Surgery Building, 125 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

DA Plastic Surgery operates plastic surgery, dermatology, hair transplant center, and anti-aging center and is located in Gangnam Station.
It consists of 42 professional medical staff including plastic surgeons, breast surgeons, otolaryngologists, and anesthesiologists. It provides interpretation services in eight languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian, and Thai. We are building an all-in-one service for foreign customers ranging from airport pickup to consultation, examination, surgery, treatment, and follow-up care.

Luxell Clinic (럭쎌내과한의원)

11.3Km    2025-10-23

(6th Floor, Sinsoae Building), 537 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Luxell Clinic is a specialized internal medicine clinic led by Dr. Kim Hong-seung, who hold licenses in both Western and Korean medicine. After graduating from Yonsei University and becoming an internist, Dr. Kim enrolled in Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, where he specialized in Korean medicine. Then he founded a pharmaceutical bio company, where he conducted research to fundamentally solve internal diseases by developing unique technologies.  His safe, effective, and novel know-how can help patients in the fields of hair loss treatment, and anti-aging. We offer personalized care to every patient including state-of-the-art regenerative medicine technologies, personalized medications to acupuncture.

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic (강남그랜드안과의원)

11.3Km    2025-10-23

4F-5F, 363 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic is one of Korea's leading ophthalmology clinics. It received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award and is ranked among the top 10 companies participating in the Korea Grand Sale event.
With the latest medical technology and highly skilled medical staff, the clinic specializes in providing customized services for international patients. It offers interpretation services in various languages, including English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese, ensuring a comfortable medical experience without language barriers.
With over 30,000 cases in vision correction, including LASIK and LASEK, presbyopia, and cataract surgery, the clinic's medical staff delivers satisfying outcomes without unnecessary procedures. The clinic also boasts outstanding accessibility, with its convenient location right in front of Exit 5 of Gangnam Station.