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Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

9.4Km    2024-11-26

411 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Samsung Gangnam is a flagship store designed as a playground for Samsung Electronics. Within the building are a photo spot, Galaxy flagship, auditorium, bespoke studio, and coffee shop, attracting numerous visitors. They are invited to appreciate media art through art objects and admire stunning views of skyscrapers on Gangnam-daero via a giant display with pleasure. 

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

9.4Km    2024-12-23

116 , Saimdang-ro 17-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gyodae Guesthouse is located in Seocho Samsung Raemian Apartments, near Gyodae station, Seoul. Residents share the space in a typical Korean home, with two separate rooms - each equipped with a computer and desk - plus shared kitchen, bathroom, and living room with TV and sofa, Foreign students studying at nearby universities often stay here for extended periods. A laundry service is provided free of charge.

Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

9.4Km    2024-12-03

Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.

Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events, or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit numbers 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres, and bookstores.

Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu’s specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.

Mokdong Stadium (목동운동장(목동아이스링크,사격장)

Mokdong Stadium (목동운동장(목동아이스링크,사격장)

9.5Km    2022-09-14

939, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Mokdong Stadium was opened in 1989 with a stadium, a baseball field and an indoor ice rink and added footsal field in 2008 to improve Korea’s sports culture. The soccer field was used as the home field for K-league teams in the past. The ice rink hosts hockey matches and figure skating competitions as well as ice ballet performances. Other facilities include a main square, an indoor shooting range and a gym for residents to enjoy.

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산]

9.5Km    2024-07-05

1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs are located near COEX in Gangnam. It comprises two tombs: Seolleung Royal Tomb, which houses the remains of King Seongjong (1457-1495, r. 1470-1495) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon (1462-1530) of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, which houses King Jungjong (1488-1544, r. 1506-1544), Seongjong’s son. The Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs History Center details the historical significance of the tomb, while the complex also serves as a park within the city.

First Samsung Eye Center (퍼스트삼성안과의원)

9.5Km    2025-10-23

5F, 22 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

First Samsung Eye Center's medical staff consistently conducts research and academic activities. They publish papers in international academic journals each year, and they are committed to providing quality medical services to customers.
The medical staff members have such outstanding skills that they perform surgeries that other ophthalmology clinics find challenging. With over 100,000 surgical cases for the past 20 years, including cataract surgery, vision correction, and retinal surgery, the medical staff at First Samsung Eye Center provides safe surgeries without side effects and high-quality vision results.
The clinic has the latest equipment that allows examinations and surgeries of all ocular diseases. It accurately diagnoses patients' eye conditions and manages the process from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery care.

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

9.5Km    2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center (서울대학교병원 강남의원)

9.5Km    2025-10-23

(38th,39th Floors and Part of 3rd Floor), 152 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center, an extension of the world-renowned Seoul National University Hospital, offers specialized checkups annually to over 50,000 visitors. Notably, the center boasts exceptional success rates, including a global-leading 1% cancer diagnosis rate and top-level 50% detection rate for colorectal adenomas.

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic (강남그랜드안과의원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

4F-5F, 363 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic is one of Korea's leading ophthalmology clinics. It received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award and is ranked among the top 10 companies participating in the Korea Grand Sale event.
With the latest medical technology and highly skilled medical staff, the clinic specializes in providing customized services for international patients. It offers interpretation services in various languages, including English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese, ensuring a comfortable medical experience without language barriers.
With over 30,000 cases in vision correction, including LASIK and LASEK, presbyopia, and cataract surgery, the clinic's medical staff delivers satisfying outcomes without unnecessary procedures. The clinic also boasts outstanding accessibility, with its convenient location right in front of Exit 5 of Gangnam Station.

JW Plastic Surgery (제이더블유(JW)정원성형외과의원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

(3rd-7th Floors), 553 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

JW Plastic Surgery aims to provide the best possible cosmetic results for our patients with the belief that "the difference in skill is the difference in results." For patients who struggle with repeated revision surgeries, we help make it their last. To break the chain of repeated revision surgeries, it is critical to accurately identify and address the cause of failure in the original surgery. We have decades of experience in revision surgery to help you feel satisfied and confident. JW Plastic Surgery maintains a specialized treatment system based on thorough safety management and professional medical staff. With zero medical accidents reported since opening, we consider the safety of our patients as our top priority. Discover a new and beautiful yourself at JW Plastic Surgery Center. We are here to share the precious moment of change with you.