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

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

1.9Km    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)

1.9Km    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.

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

2.0Km    2025-01-17

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3146-5936

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

2.0Km    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.

Deesse Plastic Surgery (청담여신성형외과의원)

2.0Km    2025-10-29

(14th-15th Floors, Nonhyeon-dong), 108 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Deesse Plastic Surgery provides the highest level of medical care in Korea in the fields of lip plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, facial bone contouring, face-lift, and eyelid surgery. Many foreign patients are visiting us after hearing about our reputation. In order to provide high-quality medical services to foreign patients, we have interpretation coordinators available for Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and other languages on site. Also, we constantly strive to improve the quality of medical services to ensure the best experience for international patients. As a result, the hospital is rapidly gaining recognition by people around the world interested in receiving plastic surgery in Korea, and the results have been remarkable and foreign customers who visited our hospital showed high satisfaction. Our efforts have been rewarded in 2023 as we were designated by the Ministry of Justice for excellent medical tourism.

Trinity Women's Clinic (트리니티여성의원)

2.0Km    2025-10-23

3F, 108 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Trinity Women’s Clinic provides the best medical service for women suffering from health issues unique to women, such as vaginitis, fibroids, and menopause.
The clinic aims to enhance patients’ quality of life through accurate and safe treatments. It aspires to become a reliable clinic that treats both women's minds and bodies. The clinic focuses on women's health and uterine treatments. At the same time, it guarantees optimum outcomes realized through its proven facilities,  equipment, and safe medical environment.
Through continuous technological development and acquiring new medical knowledge, Trinity Women’s Clinic offers innovative treatments, including HIFU procedures, to improve patient health.

Ruby Plastic Surgery Clinic (루비성형외과의원)

2.0Km    2025-10-23

9th-10th Floors, Lex Tower, 108 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Ruby Plastic Surgery, located at Sinsa Station in Gangnam, is a premium medical institution where board-certified specialists in plastic surgery and dermatology collaborate to provide personalized beauty solutions. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments including eyes, nose, facelift, facial contouring, body contouring, body lift, skin lifting, and skin rejuvenation. With extensive experience in serving international patients, we ensure safety, state-of-the-art equipment, and a systematic post-care program. Prioritizing patient satisfaction and natural results, we deliver medical services at a truly global standard.

KwangDong Hospital (광동병원)

2.0Km    2025-10-23

612 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Kwangdong Hospital, located in the heart of Samseong-dong, Gangnam, is a premium secondary hospital combining university-level expertise with the convenience of a private clinic. We offer diverse departments, including Allergy, Neurology, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Family Medicine, and Korean Medicine, along with specialized centers such as Dementia Prevention, Asthma & Allergy, and Anti-Aging & Immunity. With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced medical staff, we provide premium health screening program and patient-tailored integrative care, including regenerative and functional medicine, delivering trusted total healthcare services to both domestic and international patients.

Korea Medical Institute Korea Central Clinic ((재)한국의학연구소 한국중부의원)

2.0Km    2025-11-06

B1, 3rd, and 4th Floors, Gwanghwamun Building, 149 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 39 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value. 
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients. 

Korea Medical Institute Gangnam Clinic ((재)한국의학연구소 강남의원)

2.0Km    2025-10-23

5F-8F, 411 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 39 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value. 
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients.