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

11.8Km    2025-10-23

#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.

Heojun Museum (허준박물관)

Heojun Museum (허준박물관)

11.9Km    2021-08-13

87, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3661-8686

The Heojun Museum opened in honor of the academic accomplishments and charitable deeds of the renowned medical scientist, Heojun of the Joseon dynasty. Located next to Heojun Neighborhood Park, the museum collects and displays Heojun related materials.

Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

12.0Km    2022-09-19

681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-972-0370

Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King of the Joseon dynasty, and Gangneung Royal Tomb houses the burial mounds of King Myeongjong, the 13th King of Joseon dynasty, and Queen Insun. King Myeongjong ascended the throne after his elder brother, King Injong, when he was twelve years old at Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1545. The king’s mother, Queen Munjeong ruled behind the scenes, acting as guardian for eight years.

Bumin Hospital Seoul (서울부민병원)

12.1Km    2025-10-23

1st Floor, International Healthcare Center, 389 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Bumin Hospital, a 300-bed general hospital that opened in April 2011, is a leader in medical culture with its exceptional medical staff, diagnostic equipment, and eco-friendly hospital practices. In particular, the Spine and Joint Center's medical staff, with their huge experience and expertise, provide Korea's highest level of medical services, including 3D navigation-assisted knee and hip surgery, stem cell therapy, robotic joint replacement surgery, hip endoscopic surgery, spinal deformity surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and non-surgical treatments.

Lotte World Indoor Ice Skating Rink (롯데월드 아이스링크 (실내))

12.2Km    2022-12-23

240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-1661-2000

Lotte World Indoor Ice Skating Rink, located on B3 of Lotte World, is an indoor ice skating rink that is open all year round. Its modern interior design is in harmony with the surrounding facilities, offering a pleasant environment enjoyable with friends and loved ones. Despite its location underground, natural light pours in from the glass dome roof of Lotte World Adventure, giving a feel of outdoor skating. The skating rink is surrounded by 400 spectator seats where visitors can relax. The skating rink also has a variety of restaurants and a game arcade to enjoy when taking a break from skating.

YOU&I Clinic Jamsil (유앤아이의원 잠실점)

12.2Km    2025-11-24

3rd Floor, Lotte World Wellbeing Center, 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

YOU&I Clinic is a trusted dermatology and aesthetic clinic with extensive experience and expertise accumulated since 2006.
At YOU&I Clinic, we are committed to using authentic products, providing precise and honest treatments, and offering personalized services tailored to each individual’s needs.
We welcome clients not only from Korea but also from Japan, China, and Thailand, and offer Japanese and Chinese interpretation services. All foreign clients receive treatments at the same prices as Korean clients.
YOU&I Clinic specializes in lifting, petite procedures, and skin boosters, as well as a wide range of aesthetic skin treatments. We also provide thorough aftercare to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for every client.

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

12.2Km    2022-12-21

99, Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-3895

Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Olympic Games in 1988. The forest provides a scenic habitat for 94,800 trees of 43 different species including pine, zelkova, purple bloom maple, horse chestnut, and nut pine. These trees are rarely seen in cities and the park is a popular date spot for couples. In the fall, the trees in the park bear an abundance of persimmons and quinces.

Amenities and facilities include an outdoor wedding hall, walking course, basketball court, volleyball court (also used for foot volleyball), tennis court, barefoot walking path, and outdoor workout equipment. Memorial sites and monuments like the memorial of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil can also be found scattered throughout the park grounds.

Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

12.2Km    2025-10-23

(Pungnap-dong), 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Opened in June 1989, Asan Medical Center is the largest tertiary hospital in Korea with 2,764 beds. In 2023, we treated an average of 13,260 outpatients and 2,539 inpatients per day, and performed 70,892 surgeries throughout the year.

With three specialty hospitals–Cancer Institute, Heart Institute, and Children's Hospital–and more than 50 specialized centers, we lead the world in cancer, organ transplantation, and cardiac care. In recognition of our efforts, we have topped the list of Korea's Most Admired Hospitals for 18 consecutive years and ranked NO. 1 in Korea for six consecutive years in U.S. Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

As a "quarternary hospital" serving critically ill patients from Korea and abroad who come to us as their last hope, Asan Medical Center treats more than 20,000 international patients from around 100 countries, including the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia. Medical professionals from developed countries visit us to learn our advanced medicine. Over the past decade, more than 3,700 professionals from nearly 90 countries have visited us to learn the latest medical techniques.

Lotte World(롯데월드 어드벤처)

Lotte World(롯데월드 어드벤처)

12.2Km    2025-06-10

240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-1661-2000

Operated by Lotte Group, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing for Koreans and international tourists alike. The theme park is divided into the indoor Lotte World Adventure, and the outdoor lakeside Magic Island, with additional amenities including a shopping mall, folk museum, ice rink, hotel, and more.

Lotte World Adventure is the world's largest indoor amusement park, complete with top-of-the-line rides, fantastic parades and performances, and food from around the world. The Folk Museum displays miniature models of Korea throughout 5,000 years in history. Lotte World Garden Stage presents various themed musicals to match each season and Lotte World Star Avenue is the perfect place to experience Korean stars and the entertainment world.

Lotte World Folk Museum (롯데월드 민속박물관)

Lotte World Folk Museum (롯데월드 민속박물관)

12.3Km    2024-03-12

240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-411-4762

Lotte World Folk Museum, located within Lotte World, is a museum showcasing the ancient lifestyles of Korea. It exhibits artifacts from the prehistoric era to the Japanese colonial period, divided by historical eras. Particularly noteworthy is the miniature village, featuring over two thousand dolls at a scale of 1:8, depicting various aspects of life during the Joseon dynasty, including the four seasons, seasonal customs, four ceremonial occasions, and the lives of the yangban and commoners with remarkable realism.