Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

2.6Km 2024-03-06

(Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

Maison Hannam (메종 한남)

2.6Km 2024-12-27

24 UN village 3-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Remodeled from the prevoius Italian Embassy, this restaurant boasts an excellent view of the Hangang River and Lotte World Tower. It is a popular place for dates or birthday parties, requiring a reservation at least a month in advance to sit on the terrace with a view of the Hangang River. Among the recommended menus is the Maison Lunch Set, which offers three courses, including appetizers (such as grilled scallops), pasta, and Korean beef steak. The food is served warm, and the utensils are changed frequently for a pleasant meal. There is a glass greenhouse on the outdoor terrace, so guests can enjoy the Hangang River view regardless of the weather.

Exprive (주식회사 엑스프리베)

2.6Km 2025-10-23

#705, 38 Ttukseom-ro 13-gil (Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Sangsang Planet), Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Exprive Medical is a certified international patient attraction agency that safely connects overseas patients with Korea’s high-quality medical services. Our main services include discovering and consulting with international patients, coordinating customized hospital connections, and providing interpretation and convenience support. Through personalized services tailored to each patient, we contribute to enhancing the value of Korea’s medical tourism.

Bright Eye Clinic (밝은눈안과의원)

2.6Km 2025-10-23

15th, 17th Floors, Kyobo Tower, 465 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Bright Eye Clinic is a specialized ophthalmology center that became the first in Asia to adopt the ZEISS VisuMax system in 2009. To date, the clinic has performed more than 700,000 surgeries, including SMILE Pro, LASIK, LASEK, ICL, presbyopia, and cataract procedures. In 2024, it was recognized as the world’s leading institution in presbyopia lens implantation and is the only eye clinic in Seoul with KAHF certification.

Lante Obgyn (랑뜨산부인과의원)

2.6Km 2025-10-23

(5th Floor, Regen Medical Tower), 463 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The services of Lante Obgyn are provided by an all-female medical staff, including four obstetrics and gynecologist and they specialize in a variety of gynecological surgeries including labiaplasty and urinary incontinence surgery.

In addition to obstetrics/gynecology care, we provide a comprehensive, one-stop care for a wide range of women's needs (hair removal, obesity management, aesthetic medicine, IV therapy, menopause treatment, vaccinations, etc.) as well as lasers, fillers, and various other procedures that require less downtime and allow you to return your daily life on the same day.

Located in Gangnam (Sinnonhyeon Station, Exit No. 8), we are easily accessible and have partnership with Seoul National University Hospital, Severance Hospital, the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Cha Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, and Asan Medical Center.

Eyeonce Eye Clinic Gangnam (강남아이원스안과의원)

2.6Km 2025-10-23

(5th-6th Floors, K-Platz), 368 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Eyeonce Eye Clinic Gangnam is committed to principles, precision, and patient-centered care. In 2022, our clinic was designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as a Medical Institution Registered to Attract Foreign Patients, in recognition of our efforts to serve medical tourists. Since then, we have been providing top-tier eye care services to patients from around the world.
Located in Gangnam, Seoul, our clinic is easily accessible, just about 50 meters from Exit 9 of Sinnonhyeon Station, making it convenient for international patients to visit. We offer a range of vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, Clear SMILE LASIK, and intraocular lens implants, as well as treatments for presbyopia and cataracts. In addition, we treat various eye conditions, including retinal diseases. Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment on par with university hospitals, and all consultations, surgeries, and follow-up care are personally managed by our ophthalmologists, who are former university hospital specialists.
With extensive surgical experience and a tailored care system for international patients, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of medical service.

Arc Plastic Surgery (아크성형외과의원)

2.6Km 2025-10-23

(9th Floor, K-Platz), 368 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Arc Plastic Surgery is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul, that pursues naturalness and luxury.
Our clinic aims to complete the natural beauty of an individual by discovering artistic values that begin with one small line. We want to create natural results by pursuing individual characteristics and the most optimized surgical method for each other. This is the spirit of FINE ARC, which Arc Plastic Surgery aims for.

Docfinderkorea (닥파인더코리아)

2.6Km 2025-10-23

(#301, 3rd Floor), 72 Gangnam-daero 94-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Docfinderkorea is the largest and longest-running patient agency in Korea, chosen by more than 6,500 surgical patients from more than 101 countries.

Through our years of experience and specialized knowledge, we provide detailed information on hospitals and doctors in the aesthetic medical industry such as plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and hair transplantation, as well as booking, interpretation service, price negotiation, and drug prescription. These make us the best medical tourism service provider, not just an agency that connects patients with medical institutions.

We have also received the highest satisfaction ratings from our patients since opening in 2012 thanks to our diverse concierge services, which include providing information on transportation, sightseeing, food, culture, and beauty (hair/nail/cosmetic products, etc.) to keep patients coming back to Korea for more.

With excellent staff members proficient in English, Korean, and third languages (seven languages available), Docfinderkorea strives to make more diverse patients feel comfortable in Korea.

Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

2.6Km 2025-10-30

5-6 Wangsimni-ro 10-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Interior items made from wood
This workshop is visited by celebrities such as Park Narae of the entertainment program 'I Live Alone' and KAI of EXO. It is also the place where the senior wooden box that appeared in the movie 'PARASITE' was made. You can make your own interior accessories such as chairs and tabletops using hardwood. One-day classes on making ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils are also popular.

Jivaka Beauty (지바카 뷰티)

2.6Km 2025-12-10

6th Floor, 16 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

JIVAKA BEAUTY is a trusted and convenient total care solution provider specializing in K-Beauty and K-Health services. We collaborate with a wide range of medical institutions and wellness spas to offer comprehensive care that enhances both the health and beauty of our clients. Leveraging Korea’s advanced medical technology, we have continued to develop customized medical and wellness programs tailored for international visitors. With extensive hands-on experience and proven expertise, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring high satisfaction for clients visiting Korea.

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