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Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

11.2Km    2023-01-03

6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Korean Martyrs’ Museum was opened in October of 1967 as Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, in memory of the Catholic martyrs who lost their lives during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. The name of the museum changed to the current Korean Martyrs' Museum in August 2008. The museum displays artifacts and materials in exhibitions related to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea.

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

11.2Km    2024-03-12

6 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is the site where many Catholic believers were executed in 1866 due to persecution. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom, the Korean Catholic Church opened the Memorial Hall in October 1967, exhibiting materials, relics, and souvenirs related to the Korean Catholic Church and operating a museum. Pope Johannes Paulus II visited the site in 1984, and Mother Teresa visited in 1985.

KUIMS (강동경희대학교병원)

11.3Km    2025-10-23

892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Kyung Hee University Hospital At Gangdong (KUIMS), located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, has three university hospital organizations: the School of Medicine, the School of Korean Medicine, and the School of Dentistry. As we use an international brand name KUIMS, we prioritize the convenience and satisfaction of foreign patients. With our advanced medical technologies such as high-difficulty critical disease surgery, robotic surgery, and organ transplantation, we provide fast-track services for all treatment processes such as outpatient appointments, various tests and surgeries, and hospitalization.
 In addition, we provide free 1:1 professional medical interpretation and operate a 24-hour hotline with specialized services such as the International Healthcare Center, International Lounge, and a ward for international patients only for the convenience of foreign patients.

Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크))

11.3Km    2023-08-11

133, Donggyo-ro 51-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear city park located in Mapo-gu and is also called Yeontral Park. It includes Daeheung-dong, Yeonnam-dong, Saechanggogae Pass, Changjeon-dong, Sinsu-dong, and Wonhyo-ro, which were opened in this order. Gyeongui Line Forest Park is established atop the Gyeongui railroad line and the Gyeongui Line and Airport Railroad Express are constructed as a double track underground. Gyeongui Line Forest Park was designed to be incomplete on purpose to invite the citizens in completing the park. The area which could have been left empty and neglected has turned into a meaningful green park for the citizens by the citizens.

Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울))

Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울))

11.4Km    2024-11-27

262 Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Bukhansan Mountain was officially designated as a national park in 1983. Bukhansan National Park covers both Bukhansan and Dobongsan Mountains, and spans a total area of 80.699 ㎢. At the top of Bukhansan Mountain are Baegundae Terrace (835.6 m), Insubong Peak (810.5 m) and Mangyeongdae Terrace (799.5 m), which gave the mountain the nickname "Samgaksan" or the "three-horned mountain." The mountain had other names: Sambongsan (mountain with three peaks), Hwasan (flower mountain), and Buaak (mountain shaped like a person giving a baby a piggyback ride). The current name, Bukhansan, was given after the Bukhansanseong Fortress was built under King Sukjong of the Joseon dynasty.

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

11.5Km    2022-07-08

43 , Gajaeul-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Korea Etiquette Institue is dedicated to observing, researching, developing and passing down Korea's etiquette. Education programs are also available.

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

11.5Km    2025-04-24

10 Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Located within 5 minute's walking distance from Yeongdeungpo Station, Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo has major attractions like Times Square and Yeongdeungpo Market in the vicnity. The hotel lobby has a coffee machine, ice dispenser, and water dispenser for guests' convenience. Equipped with a variety of room types, guests can enjoy both comfort and entertainment at Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo.

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

11.5Km    2025-07-24

84-3 Seongmisan-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-8150

Seoul Fringe Festival has been held every summer annually since 1998. The festival is open to artists of all genres, from dance to music and media art. Due to the open style and non-competitive element of the festival, artists and festival-goers alike are free to express themselves however they choose.

RUCKUS: the SKOOL(러커스 : 더 스쿨)

11.6Km    2025-12-04

경기도 구리시 아차산로 453 (교문동)

Jangja Lake Park (장자호수공원)

Jangja Lake Park (장자호수공원)

11.6Km    2022-01-01

878, Topyeong-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do

Guri City worked to improve the water quality of Jangja Lake in order to form the Jangja Lake Park and in the process an ecological zone was created. A 3.6 km tree-lined walking trail runs through the park and is frequently used by people enjoying an outing or getting some light exercise. Concerts, exhibitions, and other events are held on the outdoor stage on weekends and the park is widely used as a place to relax by local residents.

* Size - Area 107,385 m², average water depth 2.2 m (0.2 m~4.7 m), and walkway 4.6 km