The Museum of Medicine (서울대학교병원의학박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

The Museum of Medicine (서울대학교병원의학박물관)

The Museum of Medicine (서울대학교병원의학박물관)

10.6Km    2024-03-18

101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Museum of Medicine is located in the building of the former Daehan Medical Center, the oldest modern hospital in Korea. It is a medical museum that provides a comprehensive view of the development of modern medicine in Korea, the history of medical devices, and the transformation of Seoul National University Hospital. Through permanent and special exhibitions, the museum showcases medical artifacts and documents related to the history of medicine.

Seoul Daehan Hospital (서울 대한의원)

Seoul Daehan Hospital (서울 대한의원)

10.6Km    2021-12-23

101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1842

Daehanuiwon (Daehan Medical Center) is an antique two-story brick building within the grounds of Seoul National University Hospital. It was established under the direct administration of the Uijeongbu (State Council), combining the Gwangjewon (under the Home Ministry), Gyeongseong Medical School and the Korean Red Cross Hospital (under the Royal Household). Built in the Madubong Hill area, this location where Hamchunwon, the outer garden of Changgyeonggung Palace, once stood in 1484 (15th year of King Seongjong), was also once the site of Gyeongmogung Palace, where King Jeongjo enshrined the mortuary tablet of his birth father Crown Prince Sado Seja in 1776 (the year King Jeongjo ascended to the throne).

These places that held importance for the royal family were destroyed as the Japanese built Gyeongseong Empire University in its place. In 1907, with the announcement of the plan to establish Daehan Medical Center, construction began on the main building, seven wards and affiliated buildings. Construction was completed in November 1908.

The Daehan Medical Center opened in Gwangjewon, but upon Japanese colonization in 1910, its name was changed to the Japanese Viceroyalty Hospital. In 1926, it was included as a part of Gyeongseongjeguk University to become a university hospital. Since the liberation of Korea in 1945, it has been a hospital affiliated with Seoul National University.

Korea Art Festival (대한민국 미술축제)

Korea Art Festival (대한민국 미술축제)

10.6Km    2025-07-31

57 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7575-0980

Korea Art Festival is the nation's largest art festival that connects the 12 major art fairs and biennales taking place nationwide. The 2025 festival takes place in September, inviting visitors to enjoy the world of art.

Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

10.6Km    2024-03-04

37-7, Jongno 5(o)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Located near the Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley gets its name from the restaurants serving dak hanmari (whole chicken soup) that line the alley. Dak hanmari (whole chicken soup), literally “one whole chicken” in Korean, is a dish where a whole chicken is boiled in a soup and served with the alley’s special sauce. After the diners eat the meat, the broth is used to make kalguksu (noodle soup). Because the area is home to large-scale apparel and fashion material markets of the Dongdaemun Market, the district is always lively and bustling.

Nolboo Bossam & Budaejjigae Euljiro6ga(놀부보쌈&부대찌개 을지로6가)

Nolboo Bossam & Budaejjigae Euljiro6ga(놀부보쌈&부대찌개 을지로6가)

10.6Km    2024-10-15

2F, 34, Euljiro43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2264-1669

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. One of Korea’s representative restaurant franchises. The best menu at this restaurant is napa wraps with pork.

Hello apM (헬로에이피엠)

Hello apM (헬로에이피엠)

10.7Km    2025-05-13

253 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6388-1114

Hello apM is located within the Dongdaemun shopping district and appeals to customers in their 10s and 20s for it's latest trending styles and low prices. It is crowded year-round with young people from all over the world. Bargaining has faded out over recent years with prices more often indicated.

The Riverside Hotel (더 리버사이드 호텔)

The Riverside Hotel (더 리버사이드 호텔)

10.7Km    2024-05-09

6, Gangnam-daero 107-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6710-1105

Located in Jamwon-dong, the transportation hub of Seoul and the center of the Gangnam business area, The Riverside Hotel has outstanding views of the Hangang River and downtown Seoul. The hotel is located a convenient 5-minute walk from Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3). At The Riverside Hotel, guests can enjoy dining, leisure, and culture.

All guestrooms look out on the magnificent nightscape of the Hangang River. Subsidiary facilities include a conference and wedding hall, a top-quality Japanese restaurant, a custom-tailored fitness system, a luxurious spa, an indoor driving range, 24-hour interpretation service, and customer service provided by English and Japanese speaking staff. The beautiful interior decorations and comfort items make a stay in The Riverside Hotel feel like home, perfect for business travelers.

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관)

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관)

10.7Km    2021-08-02

5-6, Ori-ro 347beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-898-0505

The Chunghyeon Museum preserves the legacy of the respected scholar Ori Lee Wonik. The museum's logo is inspired by the scholar's signature on a letter that he wrote four years before his death, addressed to his son Lee Uijeon, grandson Lee Suyak, and successive descendants. Visitors can see various artifacts and ruins related to Lee Wonik.

Cheonggyecheon Old Books Street (청계천헌책방거리)

Cheonggyecheon Old Books Street (청계천헌책방거리)

10.7Km    2023-12-22

20 Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Walking east along Cheonggyecheon Stream, which flows near Sewoon Plaza, you will see a cluster of small bookstores. Books published 30 to 50 years ago, and various out-of-date magazines are piled up in about ten bookstores. You can indirectly experience the old culture and history that formed the basis of K-content, and sometimes you can also find foreign books. Nearby is Dongdaemun Market, a wholesale market selling various subsidiary materials, and Pyounghwa Market (open from night to early morning), where you can browse clothing fabrics, which are excellent places to visit together.

Spa Lei (스파레이)

Spa Lei (스파레이)

10.7Km    2022-09-19

5, Gangnam-daero 107-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-545-4002

Situated in Seocho-gu Jamwon-dong, is an exclusive women-only jjimjilbang and sauna that presents a traditional eastern European atmosphere with high-class facilities and a variety of convenient amenities.