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Korea Global Culture Exchange Center (KGCEC) ((주)케이지문화교류센터)

3.4Km    2025-07-29

#1404, 3 Gongwon-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Established in 2018, the Korea Global Culture Exchange Center (KGCEC) runs programs related to studying, tourism, and medical tourism in Korea. The company has attracted over 1,000 medical tourism customers, and approximately 700 international students were accepted by Korean universities with the help of the center. Additionally, the center has organized more than 20 large conferences and hosted over 2,000 FITs (Free Independent Travelers).
The center provides consultations and reservation services in Chinese. Interpretation and post-surgery caregiver services are available upon request. The center also provides comprehensive services from arrival to departure (e.g., pick-up, vehicle, tours, guides, hotel, interpretation, hospital, duty-free shopping, etc.)
The center has partner travel agencies in China who handle applications for Korean visas  and medical tourism visas. The center is highly valued by its customers for its promotional efforts and its expansive network of partner hospitals, with its highest priority being service quality.

Understar Seoul - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (언더스타서울 서교)

3.4Km    2024-04-23

90, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

3.5Km    2024-03-19

Hana building, 20-6, Wausan-ro, 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-1706

Located near Hongik University, Wondang Gamjatang specializes in gamjatang (pork backbone stew). Gamjatang is a thick and spicy soup made with pork backbone, potatoes, kimchi cabbage, ground perilla seeds, green onions, garlic, and other vegetables and seasonings. Customers have the option to  rolled omelet, hot stone pot rice, and beef and rice soup. 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, it is easily accessible. 

Homi Art Shop - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (호미화방 홍대)

3.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, 20, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

M Playground - Hongdae Branch (엠플레이그라운드 홍대본점)

3.5Km    2024-09-05

94 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

M Playground is a casual boutique brand known for its signature exterior design of blue shipping containers. The shop does its best to present the latest fashion trends and the hip, street vibe found exclusively in Hongdae. Most visitors range in age between teens and young adults in their 30s, looking for trending clothing, accessories, and other products.

Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

3.5Km    2024-04-22

1F, 94-3, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 여의도성모병원)

3.5Km    2025-07-29

(Yeouido-dong), 10 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, established in 1936, is a hospital affiliated with a medical school and has a rich history of advancing the country's medical field through exceptional medical staff and pioneering research. 
The hospital offers a convenient fast-track service for swift diagnosis and treatment, ranging from complex cancer care to minor conditions. As the first in Korea to open a dedicated lymphoma center, we have specialized expertise in treating various cancers, including lymphoma. 
Our use of da Vinci robotic surgery allows for precise, minimally invasive procedures for complex conditions such as uterine fibroids, rectal cancer, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, promoting faster recovery. The hospital's one-stop service for breast and thyroid nodules ensures rapid diagnosis and treatment planning, completing biopsies within a single day.
At the Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, we remain committed to providing top-tier medical services and advancing medical research while upholding the highest standards of bioethics.

Olive Young - Sinjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신정)

Olive Young - Sinjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신정)

3.5Km    2024-04-22

349, Sinwol-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Worksout - Hongdae Ryse Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (웍스아웃 라이즈홍대)

Worksout - Hongdae Ryse Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (웍스아웃 라이즈홍대)

3.5Km    2024-04-19

130, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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