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

9.1Km 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.

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

9.1Km 2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

9.1Km 2021-07-07

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2262-7200

Seoul Design Festival first launched in 2002 based on content featured on the monthly "Design" and network ties in the design industry. The festival aims to promote designers, brands, and corporations as well as introduce local and international design trends. The festival also encourages domestic and international designers, as well as those who work in the field, to connect and build a social network to further expand their careers.

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

9.1Km 2024-12-03

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.

Timhowan Samseong Branch (팀호완 삼성점)

9.1Km 2024-02-27

1F, 30 Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Timhowan is a specialized Chinese restaurant focusing on dim sum, located near Gangnam COEX. It has been selected by the Michelin Guide. Its signature dim sum includes the fresh shrimp-made har gow (shrimp dumplings), along with char siu bao bun (baked BBQ pork buns), shaomai (pork & shrimp dumplings), sacheonsik wantang (pork dumplings in hout & spicy sauce), and buchaegyo (spinach dumplings with shrimp). Additionally, there are dishes like sacheonsik wantang bibimmyeon (pork & shrimp dumpling in hout & spicy noodle), dakgogi beoseot jjim (chicken, cordycep flower & mushroom), Hong Kongsik tangsugi (sweet & sour fried chicken), cheonggyeongchae (poached fresh bok choy), and gongsimchae (seasonal vegetable). Nearby attractions include COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

Bukhansanseong Fortress (북한산성)

9.1Km 2020-03-26

375, Daeseomun-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-968-5325

First built in 132 during the Baekje era (18 BC-AD 660) under King Gaeru's reign, Bukhansanseong Fortress was the northernmost fortress that protected Baekje from Goguryeo's forces. In the year 475, the fortress fell in the hands of Gogyuryeo after a fierce battle. As a result, King Gaeru was killed and Baekje's princess fled to Ungjinseong Fortress. Despite the fortress' collapse and reconstructions, Bukhansanseong Fortress continued to play an important role in protecting the capital city throughout Korea's history of war.

Oracle Dermatology - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (청담오라클피부과성형외과의원)

9.1Km 2024-04-18

612, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Ave Sports - Samseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아베스포츠 삼성)

9.1Km 2024-04-17

B1, 2F Yeseong Bldg., 554, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Tea World Festival (국제차문화대전)

9.1Km 2022-08-08

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6000-8000,

The Tea World Festival, with its aim to promote tea culture as "easily enjoyable with others," began in 2003 and has grown to become the largest tea exhibition in Korea. It showcases goods from tea producers across the country. With a combination of events, performances, and representatives from Korea’s tea industry, the festival is a must-see event for tea enthusiasts everywhere.

Oegojip Seolleongtang (외고집설렁탕)

9.2Km 2024-02-27

555 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Oegojip Seolleongtang is a restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) made exclusively from Grade 1 Korean beef. It's also recognized by the Michelin Guide as a top-notch dining destination. Renowned for its insistence on using only the finest ingredients, particularly in selecting beef for seolleongtang, suyuk (boiled beef slices), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The restaurant exudes a cozy Korean-style dining atmosphere, and it's conveniently located near COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

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