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Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

8.2Km    2022-12-28

12-9, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Operated by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Korea Culture House (KOUS), similar to the Korea House in Gangbuk area, opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Tourists visiting Korea and international students residing in Korea can experience and learn Korea's traditional culture at this educational space.

S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

8.2Km    2021-12-03

14, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic (강남그랜드안과의원)

8.3Km    2025-10-23

4F-5F, 363 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic is one of Korea's leading ophthalmology clinics. It received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award and is ranked among the top 10 companies participating in the Korea Grand Sale event.
With the latest medical technology and highly skilled medical staff, the clinic specializes in providing customized services for international patients. It offers interpretation services in various languages, including English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese, ensuring a comfortable medical experience without language barriers.
With over 30,000 cases in vision correction, including LASIK and LASEK, presbyopia, and cataract surgery, the clinic's medical staff delivers satisfying outcomes without unnecessary procedures. The clinic also boasts outstanding accessibility, with its convenient location right in front of Exit 5 of Gangnam Station.

Seoul Sports Complex (Jamsil Sports Complex) (서울종합운동장(잠실종합운동장))

Seoul Sports Complex (Jamsil Sports Complex) (서울종합운동장(잠실종합운동장))

8.3Km    2024-12-02

25 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Seoul Sports Complex, located in Songpa, Seoul, hosted the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics. It consists of a main stadium, a baseball stadium, an indoor stadium, a students' gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, and auxiliary stadiums. It serves as the venue for professional baseball and basketball games in Korea, as well as frequent K-pop concerts. Conveniently linked to subway lines 2 and 9, it offers easy access for visitors.

Riverside Spa Land (강변스파랜드)

8.3Km    2024-03-19

2nd basement level, 45, Guuigangbyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Riverside Spa Land opened in 1988. It contains a Korean-style sauna (jjimjilbang), restaurant, and a large game center. The spa facilities utilize underground mineral water rich in sulfur, which is said to be effective toward atopy and other skin disorders. Because it is located at the heart of Seoul, it is very accessible, and Riverside Spa Land’s wide range of facilities and services make it a popular destination for many.

365mc (365엠씨(mc)병원)

8.3Km    2025-11-26

126 Seochojungang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

365mc is a medical institute specializing in liposuction and Local Anesthetic Minimal-Invasive Liposuction (LAMS) for 21 years.
It was established as a medical institution specialized for obesity treatment, a first in Korea. The clinic set a new record in terms of satisfaction with the liposuction procedure at 99.7%.
The clinic developed LAMS, a new liposuction technique, and presented it at various international academic conferences, including AACS and AAAM in the US. It has performed over six million obesity treatment cases. 
To obtain optimized treatment results, 365mc has developed the Motion Capture and Artificial Intelligence assisted Liposuction (MAIL) system, and the Liposuction Efficacy Prediction Algorithm (LEPA), which is a big data-based AI system that predicts the result of liposuction. 

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

8.3Km    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.

Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))

Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))

8.3Km    2022-09-14

Sinnae-ro 21-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Bonghwasan Mountain (alt. 160 meters) in Jungnang-gu, Seoul offers scenic views of Buramsan, Dobongsan, and Namsan mountains. From the mountain, hikers can even see as far as the Yangju area of Gyeonggi-do Province to the north. Officially designated a “neighborhood park” in July 1977, Bonghwasan Mountain has a variety of convenience facilities, not least of which is the beacon tower of Achasan Bongsudae (remolded in 1994) perched on the mountain summit. Also near the summit is Sansingak Shrine, which is the site of the annual Bonghwasan Dodanggut (Intangible Cultural Property of Seoul), a shamanistic rite performed on the third day of the third lunar month.

Achasan Mountain (아차산)

Achasan Mountain (아차산)

8.3Km    2024-03-07

Acheon-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do

Achasan Mountain is a 295m-high mountain that stretches across Seoul and the city of Guri. Its proximity to the city makes it an accessible destination for hiking in Seoul. The hiking trails are maintained quite well, so even beginners can enjoy hiking in the mountain. From the summit of Achasan Mountain, one can enjoy the beautiful view of Seoul and the Hangang River. In fall, the mountain is famous for its fall colors as well.

Dong Seoul Tourist Hotel (동서울 관광호텔)

8.4Km    2025-01-07

38, Guuigangbyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Dong Seoul Tourist Hotel is a boutique hotel located close to Gangbyeon Station (Subway Line 2) and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. The hotel offers quality service and is suitable for leisure and business travelers. The rooms on the third and fourth floor are decorated in various themes.