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Seoul National Cemetery (국립서울현충원)

8.1Km    2024-03-07

210, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-813-9625

Seoul National Cemetery is a national cemetery for individuals who worked or fought for Korea and sacrificed their lives. It encompasses those who fought for Korea's independence from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, those who perished in the Korean War (1950-1953), and former presidents, totaling over 165,000 individuals. There are exhibition halls and parks with related artifacts. Shuttle buses are provided for the convenience of visitors.

Bongmilga Gangnam-gu Office Main Store (봉밀가 강남구청점)

Bongmilga Gangnam-gu Office Main Store (봉밀가 강남구청점)

8.1Km    2024-02-27

664 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Bongmilga is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant located near Gangnam-gu Office, also recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its proud features is the meticulous process of boiling the broth for five hours starting from 5 AM. Its signature dish is the Pyeongyang memilguksu (Pyeongyang buckwheat noodles) served cold, and it also offers onmyeon (warm noodles), hanu gomtang (Korean beef bone soup), and other items. Side dishes include memil jeon (buckwheat pancake), Pyongyang mandu, and suyuk (boiled pork slices). Nearby, visitors can explore the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

Kumkang - Gangnam Main Branch (금강제화 (강남본점))

Kumkang - Gangnam Main Branch (금강제화 (강남본점))

8.1Km    2021-06-30

500, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-8081

Kumkang is Korea's leading fashion retailer specializing in formal, casual and athletic footwear, as well as trendy clothing and accessories. Located on the famous Gangnam-daero, Kumkang Gangnam carries a wide selection of trendy footwear for both men and women. Moreover, customers may receive free product consultation from product specialists at the customer service center.

GS25 - Banpo Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25반포타운점)

8.1Km    2024-06-26

36, Sapyeong-daero 53-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Olens - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 건대)

8.2Km    2024-04-18

224, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Hotel Samjung (호텔 삼정)

8.2Km    2021-05-11

150, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-557-1221

Hotel Samjung is located in the middle of the busy Gangnam area. The hotel aims to serve as a restful retreat for weary business guests. The guestrooms are designed artfully in different themes by floor. The hotel features a large-scaled banquet hall, a wedding hall, and restaurants as well as other facilities including a sauna, fitness center, business center, and a wedding gallery.

Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

8.2Km    2022-09-16

209, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3408-3876

Sejong University Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Ju Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the Soodo Gallery, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts, the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5, 1973 in a four-story concrete building inspired by traditonal tower design from the Baekje era. This building was later expanded on May 20, 1977.

After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the Sejong University Museum. The museum showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad in contribution to the research of Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.

Q Spa & Clinic (큐스파앤클리닉)

8.2Km    2025-01-10

8 Samseong-ro 133-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-3442-7888

Q Spa & Clinic has clinical and spa programs managed by expert staff certified in cosmetology and trained to handle the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

E-Mart - Yeouido Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 여의도)

8.2Km    2024-04-22

10, Yeouidong-ro 3-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Dopgamjatang (돕감자탕)

Dopgamjatang (돕감자탕)

8.2Km    2021-03-27

9, Achasan-ro 31-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-499-2838

It is a hidden restaurant near Konkuk University. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork back-bone stew.