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Memorial to the Loyal Dead (호국충혼위령비)

Memorial to the Loyal Dead (호국충혼위령비)

9.2Km    2025-01-13

56-33, Gaehwadong-ro 13-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2125-0848

When the fate of the nation was hanging by a thread as the North Korean Army launched an invasion of the South on June 25, 1950, about 1,100 officers and men from the South Korean First Division's 11th, 12th, and 15th regiment retreated to Gimpo and built the last line of defense on Gaehwasan Mountain from June 26 to 30 to fight against a large army of North Korean soldiers disguised as South Korean men.

Unfortunately, their communication with the headquarters was cut off and their supply of ammunition and food ran out. As a result, the entire South Korean force was killed by the much larger North Korean army in a valley around Gaehwasan Mountain. In order to commemorate those who died for the country, the government established the Memorial to the Loyal Dead on Gaehwasan Mountain in 1994. A memorial service is also held here annualy on June 28th.

x_height: 4.7 meters high
Built by the First Division of the ROK Army, Mitasa Temple

Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge (도덕산 출렁다리)

9.2Km    2025-11-06

317-80 Gwangmyeong-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge is located in Dodeoksan Park, which serves as a resting place and a light hiking course for citizens of Gwangmyeong. Dodeoksan Park has a well-maintained wooden walkway, and the slope is not too steep, so anyone can walk safely there. It is about 400 meters from Dodeoksan Park parking lot to Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge, allowing one to reach the bridge at a leisurely pace on foot. The bridge is in a Y-shape and 82 meters long in total and has an artificial waterfall under the midpoint of the bridge, giving a thrilling yet refreshing experience. 

Banghwa-dong Gyodong Jjamppong (방화동 교동짬뽕)

Banghwa-dong Gyodong Jjamppong (방화동 교동짬뽕)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

21 Geumnanghwa-ro 24na-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Banghwa-dong Gyodong Jjamppong is a Chinese restaurant that serves mildly spicy jjamppong that everyone can enjoy. It also serves several other original menu items that appeal to children's preferences, making it a great place for families to eat out. The sweet and sour pork is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. The handmade dumplings are made everyday, carefully prepared with fresh ingredients and care. The restaurant sees a steady stream of local customers as well as travelers due to it's proximity to Gimpo Airport.

Sweet Park (Lotte Children's Food Experience Center) (스위트파크(롯데어린이식품체험관))

9.3Km    2024-02-15

201 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Sweet Park is a children's food experience center, an educational and entertainment space featuring Lotte's food products. The park is designed as a village themed around Lotte's food items. It offers various tour programs such as Hot Air Balloon Theater, Sweet Park Tours, Lotte R&D Center Experience Zone, and Xylitol Dental Health Education Zone.

Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel Incheon Seo-gu Office Branch (미타스야 료칸 호텔 인천서구청역점)

Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel Incheon Seo-gu Office Branch (미타스야 료칸 호텔 인천서구청역점)

9.3Km    2025-04-09

20 Seogot-ro 301beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon

Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel Incheon Seo-gu Office Branch seeks to offer guests the ultimate comfort in an urban city. The hotel offers a tea ceremony room, a comic book room, a standard styler room, a 2 PC room, two different types of wellness massage chair rooms, a standard twin room, a pet-friendly roo, and a jacuzzi spa room.

Sinchon Gisa Sikdang (신촌기사식당)

Sinchon Gisa Sikdang (신촌기사식당)

9.3Km    2025-09-15

408 Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Sinchon Gisa Sikdang is a long-established restaurant with a long tradition, known for its generous portions and flavor, gaining word-of-mouth popularity and being featured in various television shows. In 2021, it was certified as a Long-standing Small Business by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Small Enterprise and Market Service. The restaurant's representative menu is Bulkkot Baekban, which consists of dwaejibulbaek (pork bulgogi) and yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab), ideal for two to three people. It's a great place to experience the authentic taste of a traditional restaurant with dishes like pork bulgogi and kimchi stew with fresh meat.

Medien International (메디엔인터내셔날)

9.4Km    2025-10-23

(Western Blue Hill 210-1402), 37 Bongojae-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon

We are a highly experienced communication group dedicated to serving foreign patients. We successfully address any concerns foreign patients may have and perfectly satisfy their diverse needs. We provide great satisfaction within the optimal budget.

Our services include advertising and promotion for client acquisition, maintaining strong relationships to continuously attract patients, and offering guidance on domestic leisure and tourism after treatment.

Kkwonggogae Park (꿩고개공원)

Kkwonggogae Park (꿩고개공원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

San 100beonji, Banghwa-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Kkwonggogae Park is an ecological forest where nature is preserved, located along the Hangang River, and has an excellent natural environment. Whereas the nearby Banghwa Community Park was founded for public service, Kkwonggogae Park was founded to preserve the existing habitats and ecosystems while serving as a passageway for small animals. Within the park is Chihyeonjeong Pavilion, Gangseo area's representative attraction for taking in the city nightscape. The hill's name, which can literally be translated as "Pheasant Hill Park," comes from the fact that this hill was a frequent pheasant hunting spot in the past. The park is located near Gagseo Dulle Trail Course No. 2.

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

9.6Km    2025-06-18

161 Magokdong-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Botanical Garden was created in Magok, the last remaining development site in Seoul, to introduce native plants and horticulture of 12 different cities from around the world and raise ecological awareness in the city. Seoul Botanic Park integrates a botanical garden and a public park, and the area is the size of 70 soccer fields. It serves as a bridgehead and lifelong education institution with the aim of spreading urban garden culture while staying true to its original role as a plant research conservation institution through expanding endangered wild plant habitats, researching the proliferation of species, and developing varieties. The botanical garden is divided into four spaces: Open Forest, Themed Garden, Lake Garden, and Wetland Garden. The main highlight is the Themed Garden that comprises the Botanic Center, Mogok Cultural Hall, and an outdoor themed garden. 

Bumin Hospital Seoul (서울부민병원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

1st Floor, International Healthcare Center, 389 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Bumin Hospital, a 300-bed general hospital that opened in April 2011, is a leader in medical culture with its exceptional medical staff, diagnostic equipment, and eco-friendly hospital practices. In particular, the Spine and Joint Center's medical staff, with their huge experience and expertise, provide Korea's highest level of medical services, including 3D navigation-assisted knee and hip surgery, stem cell therapy, robotic joint replacement surgery, hip endoscopic surgery, spinal deformity surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and non-surgical treatments.