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Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

10.3Km    2022-07-27

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-6030

Gyujanggak Library was founded in 1776 during the reign of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, at which time it was located within the Changdeokgung Palace grounds. It functioned as the royal library, which housed writings of the previous kings, their relics and books from home and abroad.

Today Seoul National University maintains the items of Gyujanggak in a traditional Korean building which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities necessary for the preservation of cultural heritages. Moreover, Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University collects and publishes books from a variety of sectors such as politics, economy and society.

Gyujanggak now houses more than 270,000 items including 7 national treasures, 8 treasures, 180,000-plus old books, about 50,000 documents and 18,000 printing blocks. Among them, Joseon Wangjo Sillok (the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a National Treasure), Seungjeongwon Ilgi (the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat, a National Treasure) and Uigwe (the Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty) have been designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritages.

Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

10.3Km    2021-03-03

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-9504

Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.

Seoul National University (서울대학교)

10.3Km    2023-07-07

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-5114

Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is the most reputable university in Korea based on its long academic history and tradition. It was the first national university in Korea established by merging several institutions of higher education around the Seoul area, including Kyongsong University

Coreana Art & Culture Complex (코리아나 화장박물관)

Coreana Art & Culture Complex (코리아나 화장박물관)

10.3Km    2021-01-25

827, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-547-9177

Coreana Art & Culture Complex is the largest museum in Korea founded exclusively for cosmetics and was created to preserve and promote beauty items and the make-up culture of Korea. The museum is centered around the many beauty items collected over 40 years by Dr. Yu Sang-ok, one of the executive directors of Coreana Cosmetics. In particular, Culture Space C, which opened in 2003 in Sinsa-dong, showcases cosmetics in a multitude of themes, and even sends exhibitions overseas to promote Korean cosmetics on a global stage.

CheongKwanJang - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 논현)

CheongKwanJang - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 논현)

10.3Km    2024-04-17

1F, #105, 506, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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True Sangsa [Tax Refund Shop] (트루상사)

True Sangsa [Tax Refund Shop] (트루상사)

10.3Km    2024-04-18

825, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 압구정)

CheongKwanJang - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 압구정)

10.3Km    2024-04-18

#103, 306, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Global Plastic Surgery (글로벌성형외과의원)

10.3Km    2025-10-23

8F, 846 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Since its opening in 1990, Global Plastic Surgery aims to continue its operation based on its zero-accident tradition and expertise. It has become a major Korean medical brand consisting of specialists in each field. As a hospital that leads medical hallyu and sets an example to other clinics, Global Plastic Surgery is committed to research with a sense of duty and responsibility.
Global Plastic Surgery operates Aesthetic Surgery Center with 30 years of clinical experience; the Global Stem Cell Research Center dedicated to rejuvenation from the cellular level; and the Global Anti-aging Center. The clinic is exerting its best efforts as a life-long beauty clinic customized for the customer's lifestyle.
In return for the love and trust given to them, all members of Global Plastic Surgery treat customers like family and exert their best efforts to provide top-quality services to each customer through cutting-edge medical technology.

Artage - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아티지 강남)

Artage - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아티지 강남)

10.4Km    2024-04-18

7, Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Geumcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금천점)

Himart - Geumcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 금천점)

10.4Km    2024-04-18

322, Siheung-daero, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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