Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 세브란스병원)

5.9Km 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)

5.9Km 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.

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

5.9Km 2021-08-17

137, Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-9911

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.

After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.

Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.

Bumin Hospital Seoul (서울부민병원)

5.9Km 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.

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

6.0Km 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.

Glam Eyewear - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (글램아이웨어 홍대)

6.0Km 2024-04-18

2F, 23, Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Kangol - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (캉골 홍대)

6.0Km 2024-04-23

28, Dongmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Miigwech - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (미그웨치 신촌)

6.0Km 2024-04-22

1F, 21, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관)

6.1Km 2023-01-16

279-24, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government's independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground floors houses three permanent exhibits, one special exhibit, Larchiveum, Symbol Plaza, storage, multi-purpose hall, and rooftop garden over a total area of 3,656 square meters, a total floor area of 9,703 square meters and a total exhibition space of 2,240 square meters. The permanent exhibits consist of a series of historic events from the March 1st Movement, which served as a turning point for the formation of the Provisional Government, to the foundation of the Korean Government that succeeded the mantle of the provisional government, while the special exhibit on the 1st floor currently hosts a special opening exhibition under the title of 『The Return of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea』. Moreover, a symbolic wall installation under the theme of "Waves of History" is displayed in the outdoor plaza on the 1st floor of the memorial expressing the Provisional Government’s desire for independence and the dynamics of the past, present, and future of Korea.

Artbox - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 신촌)

6.1Km 2024-04-22

1F, 23, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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