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Seorae Village (서래마을)

9.3Km    2022-12-16

Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6220

Seorae Village is located in between Banpo 4-dong and Bangbaebon-dong in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Seorae Village took its form as a French neighborhood when French residents moved to the area after Ecole Francaise de Seoul, a school for French residents in Korea, was established here in 1985. According to 2008 census, about half of the total 1,000 French citizens residing in Korea were registered to be living in Seorae Village. The area naturally took shape as a global neighborhood as many international residents settled at Seorae Village much thanks to the strong presence of French residents. In addition to its convenient location near the central district area as well as Gangnam area and Hangang River Park, Seorae Village serves as a pleasant environment space for all.

Many shops and restaurants in Seorae Village are small in size and rather charming, resembling those in Europe. A bakery that makes traditional French baguettes using ingredients directly imported from France can be found here. In recent years, Seorae Village has undergone several changes, gaining much attention as one of the most modern and fanciest regions found in Seoul.

Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

9.3Km    2025-06-25

504 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statue does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.

During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon dynasty, Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.

Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon Hall is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun Gate is a hiking path connecting Baegundae Cliff and Insubong Peak. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

9.3Km    2025-12-08

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Starfield COEX Mall, located at the center of Seoul, leads in trend and culture. Combining fashion, food, culture and entertainment, the mall provides everything the visitors need. The Starfield Library offers a space to rest and entertainment with books.

LG Arts Center (LG아트센터)

9.3Km    2024-03-18

(LG Arts Center Seoul), 136, Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2005-0114

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.

Docfinderkorea (닥파인더코리아)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

(#301, 3rd Floor), 72 Gangnam-daero 94-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Docfinderkorea is the largest and longest-running patient agency in Korea, chosen by more than 6,500 surgical patients from more than 101 countries.  

Through our years of experience and specialized knowledge, we provide detailed information on hospitals and doctors in the aesthetic medical industry such as plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and hair transplantation, as well as booking, interpretation service, price negotiation, and drug prescription. These make us the best medical tourism service provider, not just an agency that connects patients with medical institutions.  

We have also received the highest satisfaction ratings from our patients since opening in 2012 thanks to our diverse concierge services, which include providing information on transportation, sightseeing, food, culture, and beauty (hair/nail/cosmetic products, etc.) to keep patients coming back to Korea for more. 

With excellent staff members proficient in English, Korean, and third languages (seven languages available), Docfinderkorea strives to make more diverse patients feel comfortable in Korea.

GANGNAM BRIGHT-SMILE EYE CLINIC (강남밝은미소안과)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

3rd Floor, YBM Gangnam Center, 408 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Bright Smile Eye Clinic is located right in front of Exit 11 at Gangnam Station. The clinic specializes in SMILE LASIK, LASIK & LASEK, and cataract surgery. With advanced equipment and technology, we provide precise and safe procedures along with personalized care based on thorough examinations. Our attentive post-operative management ensures a high level of patient satisfaction. We are also dedicated to welcoming international patients and contributing to the growth of global medical tourism.

Oil Tank Culture Park (문화비축기지)

Oil Tank Culture Park (문화비축기지)

9.3Km    2024-11-01

87 Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-376-8410

After being used as an oil tank for 41 years, the tanks were reborn into a culture space. The five tanks were transformed into performance halls, exhibition halls, and a multi-purpose pavilion, while one new tank was built to be used as an information center. In addition, the temporary parking lot turned into a culture yard where visitors can relax as well as enjoy activities or performances.

Himedi, Inc. (하이메디)

9.3Km    2025-11-21

4th Floor, 6-9 Teheran-ro 25-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Your Health, Your Journey. World-class medical tourism in South Korea, on your terms. 
We only work with best clinics in Korea. 
Our curated check up packages use Korea's most advanced diagnostic to give you answer beyond a typical exam, from full body check up to hormon test. Every packages comes with Himedi's concierge support.
We also provide a complete range of wellness and aesthetic services—including advanced skin care, hair restoration, dental treatments, vision correction, stem cell therapy, plastic surgery, and body sculpting—to help you look and feel your best.

ATOP Plastic Surgery (에이탑 성형외과)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

4F-5F, 10 Gangnam-daero 94-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

ATOP Plastic Surgery provides various beauty solutions, including fillers, Botox, lifting, laser treatments, skin care, and body contouring, all tailored to each individual’s needs. The clinic focuses on providing truly customized treatments for each patient, rather than one-size-fits-all procedures, to reveal and harmonize the patient's unique beauty and personality. Discover your true beauty and uniqueness through procedures customized for your face, just like finding the perfect outfit for your body.
Since its establishment, ATOP Plastic Surgery has performed approximately 50,000 procedures, with an average of 1,300 procedures per month. Based on this expertise, the clinic provides personalized procedures  (e.g., fillers, Botox, lasers, etc.) for each customer. Every day, over 100 patients from around the world visit the clinic to enhance their beauty.
ATOP Plastic Surgery is committed to high-quality treatments, continuous research, and engaging in academic activities and social contributions.

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic (강남스마일안과의원)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

(4th,6th Floors, Tongyeong Building), 405 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

As a premium eye hospital, Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic has been leading the vision correction and cataract surgery field in Korea since opening in 2019.
We boast state-of-the-art facilities even for Gangnam, which is the “mecca” of ophthalmology institutions in Korea, and have established a one-stop total care system for all conditions, including poor vision, cataract, retinal diseases, and glaucoma. 
In particular, we were the first to introduce ATOS, a laser vision correction surgery device from Schwind, a global ophthalmic equipment company based in Germany, and has led Korea in the yearly number of vision correction surgeries using the device for three consecutive years (as of June 2022, 2023, and 2024).
Our 60 employees, including our medical staff, always welcome patients with kindness and smiles to ensure not just 100% but 200% customer satisfaction.