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Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

3.7Km    2022-12-27

74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeongdong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea. The church houses the remains of several individuals: Bishop Laurent Joseph Marie Imbert (1796-1839), and priests Peter Simon (1803-1839), James (Jacques Honor Chastan, 1803-1839) and Pourthie Jean Antoine Charles (1830-1866) and four martyrs.

Myeongdong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods.

Myeongdong Jjukkumi (명동쭈꾸미)

Myeongdong Jjukkumi (명동쭈꾸미)

3.7Km    2025-07-23

3-28 Toegye-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeondong Jjukkumi is a jjukkumi (ocellerated octopus) restaurant located in Jung-gu, Seoul. It only takes about a 1-minute walk from Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 2, a convenient location for both tourists and people who work in the area. Main menu items consist of jjukkumi and samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), pork galbi (rib meat), bossam (cabbage wraps with pork), among other set menus. All dishes are cooked in the kitchen, and are known for their spicy kick and savory taste. The restaurant can accommodate group guests as it has a spacious hall as well as outdoor tables. Customers dining at the restaurant can help themselves to more side dishes at the self-service side dish bar and enjoy a hearty meal at a reasonable price. 

Bokidang (복이당)

Bokidang (복이당)

3.7Km    2025-09-15

3-28 Toegye-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Bokidang is a handmade salt buns specialty bakery cafe located in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is conveniently located just a 30-second walk from Exit 2 of Hoehyeon Station, situated in an area with high foot traffic from office workers and tourists. Bokidang presents handmade salt bread and beverages made with carefully selected fresh ingredients, with the hope that "everyone who eats will be blessed." The signature menu features a lineup of salt breads inspired by the 12 zodiac animal characters, each embodying health, wishes, and small happiness in a single bite. The store has a clean and warm atmosphere with an indoor seating area and outdoor seating, accommodating group guests and offering takeout for added convenience.

Etude house myeongdong chungmuro / 에뛰드하우스(명동충무로점)

Etude house myeongdong chungmuro / 에뛰드하우스(명동충무로점)

3.7Km    2025-08-11

24-1, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Etude House is a cosmetics brand that sells makeup, hair, and fragrance products. The Etude House Myeongdong Chungmuro Branch, located in the heart of a major shopping district, carries a wide selection of cosmetics that customers may test before purchasing. Moreover, the brightly lit store interior, designed with a princess bedroom decor, adds fun to the experience.

It is visited largely by foreign customers from Japan, Thailand, China and other East Asian countries. To facilitate an easy shopping experience, the shop always has foreign staff available to assist. The most popular items include creams made using snail extract, lipsticks and eye shadows. Etude House also has many sales on facial mask packs, and tax refunds are available.

Bright Eye Clinic (밝은눈안과의원)

3.7Km    2025-10-23

15th, 17th Floors, Kyobo Tower, 465 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Bright Eye Clinic is a specialized ophthalmology center that became the first in Asia to adopt the ZEISS VisuMax system in 2009. To date, the clinic has performed more than 700,000 surgeries, including SMILE Pro, LASIK, LASEK, ICL, presbyopia, and cataract procedures. In 2024, it was recognized as the world’s leading institution in presbyopia lens implantation and is the only eye clinic in Seoul with KAHF certification.

Yeson Voice Center (예송이비인후과 음성센터)

3.7Km    2025-10-23

773 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Yeson Voice Center is the only center of its kind in Korea that implements various high-tech treatment methods.
It provides multilaryngeal muscle Botox injection tailored to patients with spasmodic dysphonia to significantly increase the length of their normal voice period, while increasing the possibility of curing the disease. As such, the center provides patients with spasmodic dysphonia, a disease previously considered incurable, with renewed hope.
Additionally, the center uses advanced surgical techniques, including microflap laryngomicrosurgery, to treat various diseases such as vocal cord nodules, vocal cord polyps, Reinke's edema or vocal fold cyst, allowing patients to recover their clean and clear voices.
The center also provides laryngoplasty, enabling transgender individuals to change their voices to their preferred gender identity, for a thorough transition. 
Yeson Voice Center has created a new healthcare treatment culture. It is committed to steadfastly conducting research to provide patients in Korea with new medical services they have not experienced before and to get closer to its patients.

Lante Obgyn (랑뜨산부인과의원)

3.7Km    2025-10-23

(5th Floor, Regen Medical Tower), 463 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The services of Lante Obgyn are provided by an all-female medical staff, including four obstetrics and gynecologist and they specialize in a variety of gynecological surgeries including labiaplasty and urinary incontinence surgery.

In addition to obstetrics/gynecology care, we provide a comprehensive, one-stop care for a wide range of women's needs (hair removal, obesity management, aesthetic medicine, IV therapy, menopause treatment, vaccinations, etc.) as well as lasers, fillers, and various other procedures that require less downtime and allow you to return your daily life on the same day.

Located in Gangnam (Sinnonhyeon Station, Exit No. 8), we are easily accessible and have partnership with Seoul National University Hospital, Severance Hospital, the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Cha Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, and Asan Medical Center.

Ocloud Hotel (오클라우드호텔)

Ocloud Hotel (오클라우드호텔)

3.8Km    2024-12-13

12 , Sapyeong-daero 58-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Ocloud Hotel is a 4-star business hotel located at the heart of Gangnam, Seoul, making it an ideal place to stay for business travelers. The hotel offers various room types, including Standard, Deluxe, Family, and Suite, all of which are modern, clean and sure to leave guests satisfied. Each room is equipped with a microwave, wine glasses, and an iron. There is a restaurant that serves meals at a reasonable price on the B1 floor. A fitness center and laundry room are located on the 2nd floor, and from the rooftop garden you can enjoy a night view of downtown Seoul. Business rooms are also available.

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan (스테이 패스포트 신당 료칸)

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan (스테이 패스포트 신당 료칸)

3.8Km    2025-04-24

33 Nangye-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan offers a four major room types: "Goyo" and "Sohyang," designed for two who seek privacy and relaxation away from the busy city life; "Pungryu," accommodating up to four people, perfect for family guests or a group of friends; and "Pungyo,"  designed to offer utmost relaxation.  

Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))

Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))

3.8Km    2024-03-06

B2, 70, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Korea Postage Stamp Museum was established to promote stamp culture. Here, visitors can explore the history of stamps throughout the ages, with a wide variety of subjects and types. Its main facilities include Postal Service History, Hands-on Postage Stamp Experience, Informative Postage Stamps, and Philately Classroom. Reservations are required for weekend tours and can be made on the website.