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Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won (목인박물관 목석원)

Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won (목인박물관 목석원)

9.5Km    2021-09-01

46-1, Changuimun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-5066

Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won relocated in 2019 from Insa-dong to Buam-dong. Six exhibition halls offer visitors a look at wooden figures from around the world. Mokin refers to traditional wooden sculptures carved in shapes of human figures or various animals. The museum holds around 12,000 wooden folk sculptures including those used to decorate funeral carriages and temples mostly from the Joseon dynasty up to modern times. The museum also has an outdoor exhibition hall that harmonizes the sculptures with nature.

Runner Station at Yeouinaru Station (여의나루역 러너스테이션)

Runner Station at Yeouinaru Station (여의나루역 러너스테이션)

9.6Km    2025-11-06

343 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

With Seoul’s skyscrapers and the scenic Hangang River, Yeouido has become the top destination for Korean runners. In response to the growing popularity of running along the Hangang among the MZ generation, Yeouinaru Station introduced Runner Station, equipped with essentials like lockers and media boards displaying popular running routes. Wrap up your day with a refreshing run in Yeouido.

SEOUL SHINSEGAE EYE CENTER (서울신세계안과의원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

3rd–4th Floors, Y-Square, 52 Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

SEOUL SHINSEGAE EYE CENTER is a premium clinic with specialists from Korea’s top hospitals. With AI-based precision systems and an advanced surgical center, we offer safe, customized care. Sterile ORs, 7-stage purification, and age-specific checkups ensure lifelong family eye health.

Yeonsero (Yonsei University Street) (연세로)

Yeonsero (Yonsei University Street) (연세로)

9.6Km    2022-10-25

Area of Yeonse-ro, Sedaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

This road takes you from Sinchon Subway Station right to Yonsei University. Like branching tree roots, the numerous side streets diverge off the main road. In 1999 Yonsei College Street was designated as “The Road One Wants to Walk.” Since then, this famous street has been improved upon even more, placed on tourist maps and promoted by businesses. A visitor to this area can eat at a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and stores. In the afternoon hours, you can also enjoy the taste of small food stands that line the sidewalks.

Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

9.6Km    2024-12-23

24 , Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4354-1613

Sinchon Sisters is a friendly guesthouse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, that caters for young travelers. Rooms are for two, three or four people, and each room has its own bathroom. There is no separate dining area, but you can bring food into your room and there’s a microwave for visitors’ use. Washing machines and dryers are also provided (payment needed). Transport is convenient: Sinchon Station and Sogang University Station are a 5 minutes’ walk away, and there are bus stops nearby - including for the airport express bus service. The Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu areas are all nearby.

Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 세브란스병원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

THE FIRST & THE BEST

As the first Western-style hospital in Korea, and with over 140 years of history, Severance Hospital (Gwanghyewon) has been leading the medical industry in Korea since its foundation in 1885.
Dedicated to improving the quality of medical services through specialization, Severance Hospital has the distinction of being the first hospital in Korea to operate six specialized hospitals: the Dental Hospital, Cancer Center, Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Eye Hospital.

In 2023, Severance Hospital achieved a world first by performing 40,000 robotic surgeries and introduced a new paradigm in cancer treatment by bringing Carbon Ion Therapy to Korea for the first time.

As a global leader in advanced medical technology and patient-centered services, Severance Hospital was the first medical institution in Korea to receive JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation and has ranked first in the medical service sector of the NCSI (National Customer Satisfaction Index) for 14 consecutive years.

Yonsei University Dental Hospital (연세대학교 치과대학병원)

9.6Km    2025-11-21

50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Since November 1915, when Dr. William J. Scheifley established the Department of Dentistry at Severance Union Medical School, officially introducing Western dental medicine to Korea, Yonsei University Dental Hospital has maintained its status as the nation's first and foremost dental institution for over 100 years. Notably, Yonsei University Dental Hospital, equipped with the finest medical professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and a well-coordinated collaborative system among departments, excels in the treatment and prevention of oral and maxillofacial diseases while prioritizing the happiness and well-being of its patients. It stands as the premier dental hospital in Korea.

Sinchon Dain Dental Hospital (신촌다인치과병원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

(10th-11th Floors, Grand Plaza), 94 Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Our main dental hospital, spanning approximately 1,740 square meters, is conveniently located near Sinchon Station, just a 40-minute drive from both Gimpo International Airport and Incheon International Airport, making it easily accessible for international patients. We are staffed by around 60 specialized medical professionals and equipped with the latest technology, including an in-house laboratory for fast and precise dental work. Our team includes nine expert directors in orthodontics, prosthodontics, conservative dentistry, oral surgery, and periodontology, ensuring comprehensive and systematic care in each specialty. We offer a wide range of advanced procedures for our international patients, including implants, complex extractions, orthodontics, periodontal treatment, and prosthetic care, as well as high-quality neurological and aesthetic treatments.

Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

9.7Km    2024-03-04

Cheongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0297

Bugaksan Mountain is the mountain that one can see behind the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Cheong Wa Dae to the north. Hanyangdoseong, the city wall that surrounded the historic capital of Hanyang, was built by connecting the ridges of this mountain. These walls can still be found today, having been preserved quite well. Different trails weave through the area along the Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, and one can visit these trails at night as well. Bugak Skyway is a road that connects Changuimun Gate to Jeongneung Royal Tomb, and one can get a great view of Seoul’s city center from the Palgakjeong Pavilion on Bugak Skyway. 

Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)

9.7Km    2024-03-20

Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-2155-6870

Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. From the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seoul's city center and Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is well-maintained with various hiking trails, making it easy to climb even for beginners. In the fall, the mountain is known for its stunning fall foliage, attracting numerous visitors.