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2025 APP WORLD TOUR SEOUL SUP OPEN

2025 APP WORLD TOUR SEOUL SUP OPEN

4.2Km    2025-06-25

65 Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6677-1599

The APP World Tour is a global stand-up paddeboard(SUP) competition that has been held annually since 2010, traveling to major cities around the world including Spain and Portugal. In Korea, the event has been hosted since 2022 under the auspices of the Korea Association of Paddling Professionals(KAPP). The event is meant to gather everyone regardless of their skill or experience, from beginners to professionals. In addition to the competition, everyone can participate in the sides events such as Floating Yoga, Silent Yoga, Paddle for the Planet, Dog Yoga, K-pop and Afropop dance performances or simply come to watch the show!    

Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원)

Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원)

4.2Km    2024-03-13

65, Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0511

Jamsil Hangang Park is a leisure space along the Hangang River, conveniently located near Lotte World. It features facilities such as the Jamsil Hangang Swimming Pool and the Jamsil Natural Learning Center, where visitors can observe various aquatic plants and fish. Additionally, there are volleyball courts, children's playgrounds, and walking trails. Visitors can also enjoy the Hangang River's night view from the observation deck café installed on Jamsildaegyo Bridge. There are also designated areas like Jungkook Forest No. 3, created to commemorate the 24th birthday of BTS member Jungkook and RM Forest No. 1.

Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑)

4.2Km    2025-03-15

192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, offering authentic kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. It faithfully recreates the Turkish culture and food through its interior, decorated with traditional tiles, and dishes prepared by a chef from Türkiye. Main menus include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish kebab.

Goto Mall - Gangnam Terminal Underground Shopping Center (고투몰 (강남터미널 지하도상가))

Goto Mall - Gangnam Terminal Underground Shopping Center (고투몰 (강남터미널 지하도상가))

4.2Km    2024-05-17

jiha 200, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-535-8182

Gangnam Terminal Underground Shopping Center is often referred to as "Goto Mall" in short, and is connected to one of the major subway transfer stations at which Seoul Subway Lines 3, 7 and 9 operate. Over 600 stores are lined up on both sides of the two long, parallel corridors featuring clothing, fashion accessories, interior products, and flowers.

Grand Hyatt Seoul (그랜드 하얏트 서울)

Grand Hyatt Seoul (그랜드 하얏트 서울)

4.2Km    2025-10-23

322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-1234

The Grand Hyatt Seoul is an international business hotel located 10 minutes away from the center of the city and 20 minutes away from Yeouido and Gangnam, boasting a view of the Hangang River to the south and the scenery of Namsan Mountain to the north. It is also located only 70 minutes and 50 minutes away from Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport respecitvely, making the hotel a convenient option for international travelers.

Grand Hyatt Seoul has twelve restaurants and bars that serve authentic meals and develop menus that lead the culinery trend. The hotel is also equipped with conference rooms, sports facilities, and spa services.

The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원)

4.2Km    2025-10-23

222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Equipped with world-class medical staff and state-of-the art medical equipment, the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is a representative hospital of the Catholic University of Korea, Catholic Medical Center, the largest medical network in Korea. The hospital is part of the largest single-building hospital in Korea, with 22 above-ground floors, six underground floors, and 1,374 beds.
The hospital consists of 48 departments and 26 specialized centers. It was certified by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for five consecutive years until 2022 and has maintained a world-class and safe medical environment.
The hospital’s safe and competent medical services have earned the hospital high credibility among both Korean and international patients. Over 30,000 international patients from approximately 100 countries visit the hospital every year.
Its international healthcare center provides multilingual interpretation services (e.g., English, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, and French), a prayer room for Muslims,  and customized meals such as halal and Russian-friendly meals to meet international patients’ needs, all in an effort to provide patients with safe and convenient treatments. 

Itaewon Antiques Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

Itaewon Antiques Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

4.2Km    2025-04-11

109-1 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon Antiques Street was formed around the late 1960s, when a group of antique dealerships from Asia, Europe, and North America settled in the district. This 1km-long street is home to antique dealers offering antique sofa, chairs, and tables. Some shops also offer antique decorations, accessories, and clothing. It is a famous shopping district with its own unique ambience from that of Seoul. During spring and autumn, Itaewon Antique Festival takes place, allowing visitors to shop and enjoy cultural performances.

YOU&I Clinic Wangsimni (유앤아이의원 왕십리점)

4.2Km    2025-11-24

2nd–3rd Floor, Handong Tower, 315 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seou

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.

Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

4.2Km    2022-09-16

209, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3408-3876

Sejong University Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Ju Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the Soodo Gallery, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts, the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5, 1973 in a four-story concrete building inspired by traditonal tower design from the Baekje era. This building was later expanded on May 20, 1977.

After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the Sejong University Museum. The museum showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad in contribution to the research of Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.

Some Sevit (세빛섬)

4.3Km    2022-12-16

2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-1566-3433

Some Sevit is a culture complex made up of three man-made floating islands near the southern end of Banpo Bridge. The islands were created with the theme of "flowers of the Hangang River" and represent the view, life, and the earth, as well as a flower in various stages of life. The largest island, 'Some Gavit' symbolizes the view and takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility that can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions, and more. The second island, 'Some Chavit' looks like a flower bud, an image of life. A range of cultural experiences and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods, and restaurants using 3D to bring themes to life are located here. The third and smallest island, 'Some Solvit' takes the form of a seed planted in the earth. This island has water sports facilities and an outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hangang River. Around the floating islands are LED lights that create a fantastic night view under the theme of "a gleaming light in the mist."