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Bugeogukjip (북어국집)

Bugeogukjip (북어국집)

6.9Km    2024-12-27

38, Eulji-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Bugeogukjip (formerly “Teojutgol”) is a restaurant behind City Hall in Seoul that has been serving up authentic dried Pollack soup since 1968. Despite a name change, the restaurant has proudly stood in this same location for decades, earning a strong reputation for its dried Pollack soup made using traditional cooking methods.

Since the restaurant only serves one thing—dried Pollack soup—there are few preparations to be made and the meal arrives on your table in minutes. Customers are free to serve themselves basic side dishes such as kimchi and can have as many servings of rice as they’d like, allowing diners to enjoy a hearty meal at a low price. While the restaurant’s design and menu may be simple, Bugeogukjip takes pride in its long history and the careful efforts that have earned it a reputation as one of the most notable restaurants in Seoul.

Healthpedia Co., Ltd. (㈜헬스피디아)

6.9Km    2025-10-23

#1014, 2 Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

HealthPedia is a medical tourism service that connects foreign patients with specialized clinics in Korea, such as dermatology and plastic surgery. We collaborate with partner hospitals by specialty to assist with appointment booking, interpretation, accommodation guidance, as well as pre- and post-treatment consultations and recovery programs. Multilingual support is available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and more for a convenient reservation experience.

Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic (강남브랜드안과의원)

7.0Km    2025-10-23

3F & 8F-9F, 519 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic provides precise examinations, accurate diagnosis, and the highest quality medical services by leveraging cutting-edge equipment and advanced technology. It prioritizes safety by adhering to ethical principles and consistently strives for the best without taking shortcuts.
The clinic has established a global presence, attracting renowned figures worldwide, including Presidents of foreign countries and National Assembly members. 
In 2024, Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic was recognized for its excellence in SCHWIND ATOS, based on numerous cases and research, to become the first SMILE LASIK training institute in Korea.
The medical staff at Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic is committed, with a sense of duty, to helping more people gain clear and bright vision through continuous SMILE LASIK research, as well as through teaching and training. The clinic takes a double verification process through its collaborative care system to achieve optimal results.

Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

7.0Km    2024-12-02

251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

7.0Km    2025-03-16

106 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nonhyeon Furniture Street, extending over 900 meters from Nonhyeon Station to Hakdong Station on the Seoul Subway, is renowned for its dense aggregation of furniture stores. Established as a dedicated furniture street in 1970, it now features showrooms and sales outlets from over 100 furniture companies. This destination allows visitors to browse and compare an extensive variety of furniture in one convenient location, including design furniture, craft furniture, kitchen sets, office furnishings, and imported pieces. Additionally, it hosts the annual Gangnam Design Week, a prominent event showcasing the latest trends in furniture design.

Riz Laser Center (리즈산부인과)

7.0Km    2025-10-23

(3th-4th Floors, Gyeongseo Building), 127 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

We are the first hospital to use lasers in female genital plastic surgery, naming it "Laser Vaginoplasty" and introducing it to the Korean obstetrics and gynecology community. 
Our practice encompasses a wide range of procedures, including vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, vaginal tightening, hymenorrhaphy, and treatments of gynecologic disorders and sexually transmitted diseases, and cancer.
As a surgery center with equipment tailored to various needs of customers, we pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art surgical system, which cannot be found in other Korean obstetrics and gynecology clinics. In addition, we have an advanced network system to provide expert medical care to patients at all centers in the Riz’ obstetrics and gynecology network through our attending and referred systems for laser female plastic surgery.

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

7.0Km    2024-12-23

116 , Saimdang-ro 17-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gyodae Guesthouse is located in Seocho Samsung Raemian Apartments, near Gyodae station, Seoul. Residents share the space in a typical Korean home, with two separate rooms - each equipped with a computer and desk - plus shared kitchen, bathroom, and living room with TV and sofa, Foreign students studying at nearby universities often stay here for extended periods. A laundry service is provided free of charge.

World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

7.0Km    2024-10-23

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park.

* Pyeonghwa Park: Closest to Seoul World Cup Stadium, it holds a pond, garden, children’s playground, and forest. As a representative park of World Cup Park, the park was designed in hopes of peace and harmony between mankind and nature. It is often used as a picnic area and place for nature studies.

* Nanji Hangang Park: Nanji Hangang Park was developed on the banks of the Hangang River. In contrast to other Hangang River parks, Nanji Hangang Park is a water-friendly park that has a gradual slope towards the riverbank. The park consists of a camping ground, soccer field, basketball court, grass field, cruise ship port, and an area for nature studies.

* Haneul Park: Haneul Park consists of vast grassland located at the highest elevation of the five parks. The park's pasture is covered with eulalias and wild flowers in their most natural state. In addition, 30,000 butterflies of different species were introduced in 2000 to stabilize the ecosystem. Five wind-powered generators provide power to the park and the park’s maintenance office. Once a mountain of garbage, it is now a green hill with 22 lookout points offering breathtaking views of Seoul, including the N Seoul Tower, Bukhansan Mountain, and Hangang River. Tall trees are line the park to provide shades and serve as resting spots for visitors. As a popular spot to enjoy the sight of eulalias, the park usually remains open until late in the evening during the Eulalia Festival period.

* Noeul Park: In order to prevent the vast area of land of what was once a wasteland from becoming an unnecessary chunk of land, a nine-hole golf course was constructed in what is now known as Noeul Park. The golf course serves as an environment friendly entertainment park to visitors while stabilizing the geographical formation and has an urban park nearby that offers scenic views of the Hangang River and beautiful sunset. Located west of the golf park is Noeul Square, decorated with shrubs and flowers.

* Nanjicheon Park: Nanjicheon Park was developed from the Nanji Stream, which flowed under Haneul Park. It was once overflowing with sewage runoff from a nearby landfill, but it has since been beautifully restored into a park with clear water. The park is built to serve as a recreational spot for those with for youths, elders, and people with disabilities.

Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

7.0Km    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.

Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

7.0Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.