Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원)

2.3Km    2025-07-29

(Yeoksam-dong), 566 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

CHA Gangnam Medical Center was founded in 1960 with the opening of CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic by Honorary Head Director Gyeong-seop Cha. In 1984, it expanded into a general hospital with 200 beds in Gangnam District.

As a specialized hospital for obstetrics and gynecology designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, CHA Gangnam Medical Center provides top-tier healthcare services through 14 specialized departments, including obstetrics and gynecology, and 39 specialized centers and clinics, such as Fertility Center, IVF Center, and the High-Risk Pregnancy Clinic. The hospital offers precise diagnoses and treatments, specializing in uterine fibroids and gynecological cancers, and utilizes cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical techniques to ensure minimal scarring and rapid recovery. It has also achieved the highest number of robotic surgeries in obstetrics and gynecology in the country, with over 5,000 procedures performed.

Since its establishment in 1984, CHA Gangnam Medical Center's Fertility Center has pioneered numerous groundbreaking achievements, including the birth of the first test-tube baby at a private hospital in Korea, the country's first successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), the world's first birth through in vitro maturation of an immature oocytes, and the first baby born from vitrified (frozen) eggs. These accomplishments have earned the hospital global recognition for its research and development.

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

2.3Km    2024-07-05

1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-568-1291

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.

Daelim Changgo Gallery (성수동 대림창고 갤러리)

Daelim Changgo Gallery (성수동 대림창고 갤러리)

2.3Km    2025-03-18

78 Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Daelim Changgo Gallery, which is a landmark in Seongsu-dong, is a red-brick building that was once used as a rice mill in the 1970s. It is now a cafe and art gellery that preserves as much of the original rice mill atmosphere as possible so it exudes fascinatingly vintage vibes, widely loved by young couples.

Hocheondang Ttukseom Station(호천당 뚝섬역)

Hocheondang Ttukseom Station(호천당 뚝섬역)

2.3Km    2020-10-30

#103, 1F, 19, Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-497-8880

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is buckwheat soba noodles. A restaurant specializing in pork cutlet and soba noodles.

BST Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (비에스티성형외과 [사후면세점])

2.3Km    2024-04-16

6-7F Inam Bldg., 616, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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JW Spa (제이더블유스파)

2.3Km    2025-01-10

565, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-3445-1239

Located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, JW. Spa 1ST tries hard to carry out the best spa through professional spa planners who help to find suitable spa treatment for individuals.

Chickpeace Seongsu Branch (칙피스 성수점)

Chickpeace Seongsu Branch (칙피스 성수점)

2.3Km    2024-01-05

9-16 Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Chickpeace is located near Exit 4 of Seongsu Station on Seoul Metro Line 2. The restaurant also has a parking lot for customers with vehicles. Chickpeace is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salad restaurant that features hummus, falafel, shakshuka, and pita. This restaurant is located next to Shoe Theme Park in Seongsu-dong and is spacious and clean. There are a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu items: vegan salad, avocado salad, grilled shrimp rice, salmon steak rice, vegan pita bowl set, chicken shakshuka, and more. Seoul Forest is nearby, so visitors can take a stroll after their meal. Moreover, there are many tourist attractions nearby that are worth a visit such as Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Street, Ttukseom Recreation Area, and more.

Baune Najugomtang(바우네나주곰탕)

Baune Najugomtang(바우네나주곰탕)

2.3Km    2020-10-30

7-1, Yeonmujang, 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-902-0540

A restaurant where it's OK to eat alone. The representative menu is beef bone soup. This is a Korean cuisine located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.

TONGUE Seongsu Space (텅 성수스페이스)

TONGUE Seongsu Space (텅 성수스페이스)

2.3Km    2023-10-23

82, Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

TONGUE Seongsu Space is located about 280 meters away from Exit 3, Seongsu Station (Seoul Subway Line 2). Note that the shop does not have its own parking lot. It is a cafe that pursues the sensual moment in which the taste is registered and communicated by the tongue, and its interior features a color palette to match that logic. Menu available includes Shellin Crown Croissant, Shellin Crown Mini Croissant, Mini Dot Cake, Emoji Cake (fruit), and Giant Emoji Cake (fruit). Because of its proximity to Seoul Forest, one can go for a leisurely walk there. Other nearby sites include Seongsu-dong Café Street Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Park, and Ttukseom Recreation Area.

Note Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (노트성형외과의원)

Note Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (노트성형외과의원)

2.3Km    2024-06-27

563, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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