Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스))

9.9Km    2022-12-16

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-0114

The Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) was established on September 7, 1988 as a large-scale business town for domestic and overseas businessmen. Business operations can be managed easily as assembly halls, exhibition halls, the Korean City Air Terminal, InterContinental Hotel, and Hyundai Department Store are gathered in one spot.

A 57-story building contains 20 trade organizations including the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), as well as 250 companies and financial institutions. Convention and Exhibition, which houses three specialized exhibition halls and permanent exhibition halls, is composed of a four-story main building and three-story extension.

An underground passageway connects COEX Mall, completed in 2000, and Bongeunsa Temple to the north with Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2). Additional facilities for culture, pleasure, and shopping make COEX a must-visit attraction.

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

9.9Km    2025-12-08

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Starfield COEX Mall, located at the center of Seoul, leads in trend and culture. Combining fashion, food, culture and entertainment, the mall provides everything the visitors need. The Starfield Library offers a space to rest and entertainment with books.

Glory Seoul Eye Clinic (글로리서울안과의원)

10.0Km    2025-10-23

2F, 3 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

At Glory Seoul Eye Clinic, the medical staff members are graduates of Seoul National University and have abundant surgical experiences spanning 15 years. They have also worked on over 100 thousand presbyopia and cataract surgery cases, a first in Korea. The clinic provides safer, skilled medical services with its CATALYS® laser and fourth-generation advanced vision correction equipment. 
The top-notch medical staff treats various conditions such as All-Laser LASIK, All-Laser LASEK, lens implantation, presbyopia correction, cataract surgery, and retinal diseases.
The clinic provides services tailored to the needs of medical tourists who prioritize medical technology, service quality, and price. Additionally, convenient transportation access is another merit of the clinic as it is located in the vicinity of Gangnam Station, an area that represents Seoul. Glory Seoul Eye Clinic's priority is to improve the quality of life of medical tourists through vision improvement.

Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic (강남 아름다운나라 피부과)

10.0Km    2025-10-23

(12th Floor), 390 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic has been at the forefront of Thermage technology, starting with the first-generation Thermacool in 2003, followed by the second-generation Thermage NXT, third-generation Thermage CPT, and the fourth-generation Thermage FLX.
The medical team at Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic has published eight SCI-level papers related to Thermage, accounting for 10% of all Thermage-related research worldwide.
The clinic’s expertise in achieving effective lifting results without skin damage is due to continuous research and the skilled medical team. 
The clinic offers its own skincare brand, Arumdaun Nara Cosmetics.

Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (밝은성모안과의원)

10.0Km    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.

HappyMedion ((주)해피메디온)

10.0Km    2025-10-23

(#401), 323 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

HappyMedion, a global hospitality specialist, is a medical tourism company established with the goal of becoming the world's No.1 cultural tourism group. 

We focus on wellness medical tourism based on health checkups, plastic surgery, and beauty services. With over 80 global networks and strategic partnerships, we proudly position ourselves as 'The World Best Group.'

We are committed to enhancing foreign patients' satisfaction with our differentiated premium services by providing personalized concierge solutions.

Our one-stop concierge services for medical tourism include support for obtaining medical visas, transportation between international airports and hospitals, assistance from medical tourism coordinators, and tax-free service support.

Medical Korea Service Co., Ltd (주식회사 메디컬코리아서비스)

10.0Km    2025-11-27

4th Floor, 8 Teheran-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Medical Korea Service is a global medical concierge agency specializing in premium skincare, regenerative therapy (stem cell & NK), wellness programs, and advanced plastic surgery in Korea. Recognized by the City of Seoul and Gangnam-gu, we partner exclusively with top-tier, accredited clinics and board-certified specialists with 10–20 years of experience. Our multilingual VIP teams (English, Indonesian, Chinese) provide end-to-end care—from personalized treatment planning to on-site support—making MKS a trusted choice for international clients across Southeast Asia.

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center (서울대학교병원 강남의원)

10.0Km    2025-10-23

(38th,39th Floors and Part of 3rd Floor), 152 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center, an extension of the world-renowned Seoul National University Hospital, offers specialized checkups annually to over 50,000 visitors. Notably, the center boasts exceptional success rates, including a global-leading 1% cancer diagnosis rate and top-level 50% detection rate for colorectal adenomas.

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

10.0Km    2025-12-10

29 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-508-1320

Sichuan House serves over 30 Chinese dishes, featuring fiery chili peppers from Sichuan perfectly balanced with 17 spices from around the world. Since introducing authentic mala food for the first time in Korea in 2009, it offers dishes such as mala hot pot, Sichuan spicy fried chicken, and tan tan noodles. The interior, utilizing brown bricks and black frames, creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Shanghai.

Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

10.0Km    2024-12-03

Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-5114

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.

Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events, or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit numbers 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres, and bookstores.

Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu’s specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.