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Sangam-dong MBC New Headquarters Media Center (상암동MBC신사옥미디어센터)

8.4Km    2025-11-05

255 Seongam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

LG Arts Center (LG아트센터)

8.4Km    2024-03-18

(LG Arts Center Seoul), 136, Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

LG Arts Center is a cultural complex space designed by Tadao Ando, a world-renowned architect. Its architectural excellence and design have won great acclaim. The main facilities contain performance halls, Art Lounge, and Studio. The LG SIGNATURE Hall, a multipurpose performance hall, has a capacity of 1,300. Its state-of-the-art facilities and sound design have drawn many visitors and performances to the complex.

Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (밝은성모안과의원)

8.4Km    2025-11-28

3rd, 16th, 17th, and 18th Floors, Cambridge Building, 110 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center opened in 2000 and has been a trusted leader since the early generation of vision correction surgery in Korea. With decades of experience and a strong clinical track record, we provide safe, precise procedures such as LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE LASIK using advanced technology.

To ensure both surgical accuracy and a satisfying patient experience, we offer state-of-the-art equipment, highly experienced specialists, reasonable procedure costs, and a comprehensive postoperative care system.

Recognized by patients from Korea and around the world,
Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (Gangnam Branch) invites you to enjoy a brighter, clearer everyday life.

Medical Korea Service Co., Ltd (주식회사 메디컬코리아서비스)

8.4Km    2025-11-27

4th Floor, 8 Teheran-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Medical Korea Service is a global medical concierge agency specializing in premium skincare, regenerative therapy (stem cell & NK), wellness programs, and advanced plastic surgery in Korea. Recognized by the City of Seoul and Gangnam-gu, we partner exclusively with top-tier, accredited clinics and board-certified specialists with 10–20 years of experience. Our multilingual VIP teams (English, Indonesian, Chinese) provide end-to-end care—from personalized treatment planning to on-site support—making MKS a trusted choice for international clients across Southeast Asia.

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

8.5Km    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.

Gangnam (강남)

8.5Km    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.

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

8.5Km    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. 

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

8.5Km    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).

e-Sports Hall of Fame (e스포츠 명예의 전당)

8.5Km    2025-11-17

31 Maebongsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

The e-Sports Hall of Fame is operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea e-Sports Association to exhibit and honor the esports athletes who have made history for their amazing skills, making Korea synonymous with esports. Visitors can see the athletes' uniforms, gaming materials, trophies, and more, as well as try their hand at playing famous esports games firsthand.

Syncverse (주식회사 싱크버스)

8.5Km    2025-12-09

(B103, Bethel Building), 875 Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

SYNCVERSE is a combination of the words “synchronize,” which means happening at the same time, and “universe,” representing the vast world we live in.
Syncverse serves as a central hub, connecting people and facilitate seamless beginnings for success in various fields. We cater not only to medical tourism and medical research and development, but also provide a global network to meet the needs of our valued customers and partners.