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Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

9.6Km    2022-12-28

12-9, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3011-1788

Operated by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Korea Culture House (KOUS), similar to the Korea House in Gangbuk area, opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Tourists visiting Korea and international students residing in Korea can experience and learn Korea's traditional culture at this educational space.

Junggok-dong Furniture Street (중곡동 가구거리)

9.6Km    2025-03-17

Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
010-5508-0089

Junggok-dong Furniture Street stretches between Achasan Subway Station and Gunjagyo Bridge, hosting a concentration of furniture stores on either side of the main road. This area accommodates a diverse range of furniture stores, featuring well-known domestic and international brands alongside smaller and medium-sized furniture shops. It serves as a convenient destination for customers to compare and purchase various furniture items, including beds, sofas, dining tables, wardrobes, chairs, and interior accessories, all within close proximity. The accessibility to Gunja Subway Station makes it easily reachable via public transportation.

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival (강북구 어린이날 대축제)

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival (강북구 어린이날 대축제)

9.6Km    2025-05-08

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-554-9795

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival takes place at Dream Forest in celebration of Children's Day, which falls on May 5. Programs such as a sing-along show, parades, stage performances, interactive games, and a variety of fun rides are prepared to provide a day filled with fun and laughter. 

S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

9.6Km    2021-12-03

14, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-501-1505

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

Dream Forest (북서울 꿈의숲)

Dream Forest (북서울 꿈의숲)

9.7Km    2023-10-19

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2289-4000

Dream Forest, previously known as Odong Neighborhood Park, is located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. The park is surrounded by cherry blossom trees, and the northern section is filled with maple trees, making the park especially attractive in spring and fall. The Changnyeongwigung Ritual House (Registered Cultural Heritage) has been restored with traditional landscaping such as a pond, pavilion and waterfall created nearby to double the genuine beauty of a traditional Korean park. Major attractions of the park include Wolyeongji Pond, Grass Square, Wolgwangpokpo Falls, Aewoljeong Pavilion, Chilbokji Falls, Event Garden, Children’s Gallery, Wild Grass Garden, Deer Ranch, Exploring Path, Forest Rest, and a water park. The slanted hillside which served as sledding slopes is now a complex cultural space with Buk-Seoul Art Center that houses a fantastic-looking observatory, performance hall, book café, gallery, restaurant, jumping fountain, and children’s playground.

Gangnam Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 강남세브란스병원)

9.7Km    2025-10-23

211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Severance Hospital, a part of Yonsei University Health System (YUHS), was founded in 1983 in Gangnam, Seoul. Since then, we have been leading the region’s healthcare development with a world-class medical system. We operate four specialized hospitals, including Cancer, Spine, Heart/Brain/Vascular, and Dental Hospitals, with 47 medical departments. These special hospitals have earned patients’ trust by providing high standards of care and treatment in their respective fields. 
In addition, Gangnam Severance Hospital is a tertiary hospital with a screening center and a fast-track program for international patients: the program integrates health check-ups, outpatient consultation, inpatient treatment, and surgery into a single program to provide fast and accurate medical services. The program helps them receive accelerated care by facilitating the whole process. Gangnam Severance Hospital provides patient-centered medical care, constantly improving its healthcare quality through research and innovation. These efforts have cemented our standing as a trusted healthcare organization for many patients at home and abroad.    

Seoul Children's Grand Park (서울어린이대공원)

Seoul Children's Grand Park (서울어린이대공원)

9.7Km    2024-11-28

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Opened in May 1973, Seoul Children’s Grand Park is a theme park situated among green forests and fields with a total area of 56,552㎡. It contains a zoo, arboretum, amusement park, and performance venues. Seoul Children’s Grand Park has been a beloved part of Seoul, a paradise for children and a living venue for education. For grown-ups, it functions as an area of refuge and culture within the city. The Grand Park offers facilities that everyone in the family can enjoy, so everyone can find their own fun in the Grand Park.

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

9.7Km    2024-03-07

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6450-9500

Seoul Children's Museum is a multifaceted cultural space established in 2013 to foster children's creativity and imagination. Spanning from the basement floor to the third floor, it boasts over a hundred interactive exhibits. These exhibits cover a wide range of areas including art, imagination, thought, and physical play, organized into ten distinct zones. It's a popular destination where children can learn and expand their imagination through play. Advanced booking is required, and reservations can be made through the website.

St. Peter's General Hospital (강남베드로종합병원)

9.8Km    2025-10-23

2633 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital is a comprehensive medical center with 15 departments, including spine & joint care, cerebrovascular & cardiovascular diseases, hyperhidrosis, facial spasms, pain management, and nephrology, urology, and women’s health.
With 30 years of clinical experience and a cooperative, multidisciplinary approach, we provide trustworthy medical services to international patients as well.
Moving forward, we will continue to uphold our core values and vision by providing patient-centric care that comforts both the body and mind. We are committed to collaborative treatment, social contribution, and continuous academic research, all built upon our 30 years of accumulated expertise.

Eungjung Hanok (응정헌)

Eungjung Hanok (응정헌)

9.8Km    2024-12-13

19 , Yeonseo-ro 50-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-10-5751-3270

Eungjeongheon is a private hanok accomodation located in Eunpyeong Hanok Village in Seoul, where the calm ambience and sensuous interior of the hanok create a harmonious balance. Upon entering the building, you will find a dining room where breakfast is served and a daecheong maru (wooden-floored hall). On the second floor, you will find a numaru (balcony-like raised veranda), a bedroom, and a terrace from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of Bukhansan Mountain and Hanok Village. A hearty breakfast is provided, as well as a variety of activities, including outdoor picnics in the backyard, illustrated gifts, yoga and meditation sessions, and foot baths. Bukhansan Dulle-gil Course 9 and Jingwansa Temple are within a 10-minute walk.