Okdongsik (옥동식)

8.3Km 2024-02-22

44-10 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Okdongsik specializes in clear pork bone soup, known as dwaeji gomtang. Its distinctive feature lies in the exceptionally clear broth made from only the meat of pig forelegs and hind legs. The signature dish is dwaeji gomtang, and alongside it, they also offer kimchi mandu, perfect for enjoying with the soup. With thinly sliced meat and a savory yet light broth, it has garnered much love and appreciation.

CheongKwanJang - Hongik University Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 홍대입구역점)

8.3Km 2024-06-26

120, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Lens Me - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 홍대)

8.3Km 2024-04-18

1F, 110-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 세브란스병원)

8.3Km 2025-10-23

50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

THE FIRST & THE BEST

As the first Western-style hospital in Korea, and with over 140 years of history, Severance Hospital (Gwanghyewon) has been leading the medical industry in Korea since its foundation in 1885.
Dedicated to improving the quality of medical services through specialization, Severance Hospital has the distinction of being the first hospital in Korea to operate six specialized hospitals: the Dental Hospital, Cancer Center, Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Eye Hospital.

In 2023, Severance Hospital achieved a world first by performing 40,000 robotic surgeries and introduced a new paradigm in cancer treatment by bringing Carbon Ion Therapy to Korea for the first time.

As a global leader in advanced medical technology and patient-centered services, Severance Hospital was the first medical institution in Korea to receive JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation and has ranked first in the medical service sector of the NCSI (National Customer Satisfaction Index) for 14 consecutive years.

Yonsei University Dental Hospital (연세대학교 치과대학병원)

8.3Km 2025-11-21

50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Since November 1915, when Dr. William J. Scheifley established the Department of Dentistry at Severance Union Medical School, officially introducing Western dental medicine to Korea, Yonsei University Dental Hospital has maintained its status as the nation's first and foremost dental institution for over 100 years. Notably, Yonsei University Dental Hospital, equipped with the finest medical professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and a well-coordinated collaborative system among departments, excels in the treatment and prevention of oral and maxillofacial diseases while prioritizing the happiness and well-being of its patients. It stands as the premier dental hospital in Korea.

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Hongik-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 GS홍대홍익로)

8.3Km 2024-04-23

13, Hongik-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Sappun - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (사뿐 홍대점)

8.3Km 2024-04-16

Left Side, 1F (Seogyo-dong), 55, Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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EW New Balance - Hongik Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 홍대)

8.3Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

8.3Km 2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

8.3Km 2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

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