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Cafe PLENO (카페쁠레노)

7.2Km    2025-11-06

724, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Actor Jang Keun-Suk
This cafe is run by actor Jang Keun-Suk, who is called the 'Asian Prince'. The white-style interior and plant decorations create a refreshing atmosphere, making you feel as if you are visiting a botanical garden. The flower decoration of Cafe PLENO changes according to the season and consists of flowers that can be enjoyed in that season. It is considered a good place to enjoy a quiet leisure time with excellent lighting as well as coffee taste. The drinks and dessert decorations are also great. Many Japanese tourists come to see Jang Keun-Suk, and a Japanese menu is also prepared.

The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

7.2Km    2021-06-22

201, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-590-0500

The National Library of Korea collects and preserves many important documents and books, promoting a culture of appreciation for these cultural heritages. The library was founded on May 28, 1988 in the area of Seocho Park, later expanding to include an annex. The scenery of the park is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing, perfectly suited to the pursuit of knowledge. For further understanding, the library also offers guided tours for those interested in library science. Many materials have also been scanned and are accessible online through the digital library.

Seongsunoru (성수노루)

Seongsunoru (성수노루)

7.3Km    2025-05-07

110 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Seongsunoru is a hanu grilled gopchang (Korean beef small intestines) restaurant. The meat is grilled by staff, ensuring crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Besides grilled gopchang, the restaurant also offers a variety of menu items using Korean beef daechang (large intestines) and makchang (tripe) as the main ingredient. Popular add-ons and side dishes include yukhoe (beef tartare), cheese fried rice, kimchi noodles, and soft bean curd jjigae. The restaurant is equipped with a parking lot and has a corkage fee system.

Nana Plastic Surgery (나나성형외과의원)

7.3Km    2025-10-23

(2nd-10th and 12th-13th Floors, HM Tower), 492 Gamnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nana Plastic Surgery Center provides one-on-one care that takes into account individual characteristics.

We boast a system that makes patients feel at ease. For example, we have surveillance cameras in the operating room, a system where doctors are responsible for safe surgery with their real names, and a resident anesthesiologist.

We have specialized doctors in each field (eye/nose/breast/facial contouring cosmetic surgeries, cosmetic surgery for men, skin lifting, body contouring surgery, non-invasive procedures, collaboration with otolaryngologists, breast examination, etc.). They treat patients with great care and always strive for satisfactory results.

WOOA Plastic Surgery (우아성형외과의원)

7.3Km    2025-11-26

492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

WOOA Plastic Surgery was formerly Regen Plastic Surgery and Dermatology in Apgujeong. It is run according to the treatment philosophy of Director Woo-jung Kim, the founder of Regen Plastic Surgery who earned a doctorate in plastic surgery at Seoul National University. 
WOOA Plastic Surgery is a global comprehensive beauty brand encompassing plastic surgery, dermatology, and cosmetics, with the vision of providing responsible medical services and realizing elegant beauty for each patient.
The clinic is committed to ceaseless research with the goal of becoming a leading medical institution that produces leaders to drive medical developments in Korea. It aims to become a global comprehensive beauty brand, with employees who all prioritize customers' safety and rapid recovery.

Seorae Village (서래마을)

7.3Km    2022-12-16

Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6220

Seorae Village is located in between Banpo 4-dong and Bangbaebon-dong in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Seorae Village took its form as a French neighborhood when French residents moved to the area after Ecole Francaise de Seoul, a school for French residents in Korea, was established here in 1985. According to 2008 census, about half of the total 1,000 French citizens residing in Korea were registered to be living in Seorae Village. The area naturally took shape as a global neighborhood as many international residents settled at Seorae Village much thanks to the strong presence of French residents. In addition to its convenient location near the central district area as well as Gangnam area and Hangang River Park, Seorae Village serves as a pleasant environment space for all.

Many shops and restaurants in Seorae Village are small in size and rather charming, resembling those in Europe. A bakery that makes traditional French baguettes using ingredients directly imported from France can be found here. In recent years, Seorae Village has undergone several changes, gaining much attention as one of the most modern and fanciest regions found in Seoul.

Seongsu-dong Cafe Street (성수동 카페거리)

7.3Km    2024-10-28

Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Yeonmujang-gil in Seongsu-dong, known for old factories and a shoe workshop street, has been reborn as a place of trendy cafes and culture. The energy of car repair shops, printing factories, and handmade shoes street still exist today but, as global restaurant brands, select shops, and cafes have set up amidst busily operating factories, an atmosphere unique to Seongsu-dong has been created. "Daerim Warehouse" led to the change in the Seongsu-dong streets and can be said to be the originator of all warehouse-style cafes that are popular throughout Cafe Street today. The red-brick structure, antique signboards, and a vast indoor space of an old warehouse have been maintained and, with the addition of a sensuous interior design, it has become a space suitable for fashion shows and exhibits, thus showing new potential for old Seongsu-dong architecture. Every day, new cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and cultural complexes open their doors and are busy welcoming visitors.

Daelim Changgo Gallery (성수동 대림창고 갤러리)

Daelim Changgo Gallery (성수동 대림창고 갤러리)

7.3Km    2025-03-18

78 Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Daelim Changgo Gallery, which is a landmark in Seongsu-dong, is a red-brick building that was once used as a rice mill in the 1970s. It is now a cafe and art gellery that preserves as much of the original rice mill atmosphere as possible so it exudes fascinatingly vintage vibes, widely loved by young couples.

Imperial Palace Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 호텔)

Imperial Palace Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 호텔)

7.3Km    2025-08-22

640 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3440-8000

Imperial Palace Hotel first opened on September 18, 1989, starting as a deluxe hotel and becoming a superior deluxe hotel after 10 years in June 1999. The hotel has remained the pride of the Korean hotel industry thanks to its effective management and improving domestic capital. In 2005, it carried out a large-scale remodeling project to enlarge its size to resemble luxurious European hotels, including a large-sized lobby, convention center that can accommodate over 1,000 visitors, classical wedding hall, and 405 guestrooms. The hotel is part of a chain, along with Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel in Itaewon and Imperial Palace Hotel – Fukuoka in Japan.

Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

7.3Km    2025-01-08

461, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-549-7575

Soon after its opening in 1983, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery moved to Cheongdam-dong, an uncharted territory back in 1988. Ever since, the gallery has played a significant role in turning the region into one of the most representative art places in Korea. The Park Ryu Sook Gallery mainly deals with modern art, and contributes to the development of Korea's modern art scene by recruiting and supporting talented rookies in the field, and by introducing artwork of major modern artists from abroad. Moreover, the gallery works to promote Korean art worldwide by joining major art fairs such as the Chicago, Koln, and Basel art fairs.

Through these and similar activities, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery works to provide the public the invaluable opportunity to enjoy quality artwork, maximize their own creativity, and take a moment out of their hectic lives to indulge in a little self-reflection.