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Seoul National Cemetery (국립서울현충원)

7.2Km    2024-03-07

210, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-813-9625

Seoul National Cemetery is a national cemetery for individuals who worked or fought for Korea and sacrificed their lives. It encompasses those who fought for Korea's independence from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, those who perished in the Korean War (1950-1953), and former presidents, totaling over 165,000 individuals. There are exhibition halls and parks with related artifacts. Shuttle buses are provided for the convenience of visitors.

Baekdu Hanu Gopchang (백두한우곱창)

Baekdu Hanu Gopchang (백두한우곱창)

7.2Km    2021-03-29

291, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3662-3015

Gopchang (tripe) is a popular Korean dish with stir-fried pig intestines and vegetables. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled beef small intestine.

Mosu (모수)

Mosu (모수)

7.2Km    2024-02-22

45 Itaewon-ro 55ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Mosu is a fine dining that creatively reinterprets seasonal Korean ingredients into refined course meals. It offers both lunch and dinner courses and operates on a reservation-only basis, which can be made through its website. Selected in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, it provides a pleasant space where guests can enjoy high-quality cuisine.

Ijo Myeonok (이조면옥)

Ijo Myeonok (이조면옥)

7.2Km    2021-03-29

353, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3661-3457

It is a famous restaurant where people wait in line to eat naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) with raw fish. This restaurant's signature menu is cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site (성주우물터 은행나무)

Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site (성주우물터 은행나무)

7.2Km    2025-09-15

Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site refers to the old ginkgo tree, which have been designated as a protected tree in 1988, located in Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu in Seoul. Until the Gayang apartment complex was built, the area where the ginkgo tree is located was a historic place with a beautiful landscape and many anecdotes and legends. Before the Goryeo dynasty, its location served as an important strategic point along the lower part of the Hangang River, where it had a ferry dock with boats that bypassed Haengju and Paju as a shortcut for commuting between Kaeseong and Pyongyang, and is associated with many legends of historical figures who had used the dock. The ginkgo tree also appears in a painting drawn by Gyeomjae Jeongseon, a historic painter of the Joseon dynasty.

Paraboot - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파라부트 한남)

Paraboot - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파라부트 한남)

7.2Km    2024-04-23

228-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu - Deungchon Branch (등촌샤브칼국수 등촌)

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu - Deungchon Branch (등촌샤브칼국수 등촌)

7.2Km    2021-03-27

65, Gangseo-ro 56ga-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2659-9318

This place is known for generous servings and healthy meals. This restaurant's signature menu is noodle soup with mushrooms. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)

7.2Km    2024-10-31

185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed.

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

7.2Km    2021-05-27

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism.

Korea University Guro Hospital (고려대학교의과대학부속 구로병원)

7.2Km    2025-07-29

148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Korea University Guro Hospital is the region's leading medical institution, excelling as a comprehensive general hospital equipped to handle the most critically ill patients.
We have firmly established ourselves as a cornerstone of Korean healthcare by operating a premier cancer hospital, Seoul's top regional emergency medical center, the nation's sole major trauma specialist training center, a Ministry of Health and Welfare-designated high-risk maternal and neonatal care center, and the only regional drug safety center in western Seoul.
Notably, we were the first in Korea to integrate multidisciplinary treatment into cancer care, achieving a remarkable success rate. Our expertise in cancer treatment is unparalleled, with robotic surgeries at the highest standard nationwide. We have established and operated the Robot Epicenter in recognition of our advanced capabilities.
Korea University Guro Hospital remains committed to advancing medical technology and fulfilling its mission as a top-tier general hospital, providing trustworthy and dedicated care with a patient-centered focus.