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Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

4.9Km    2024-03-07

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Seoul Children's Museum is a multifaceted cultural space established in 2013 to foster children's creativity and imagination. Spanning from the basement floor to the third floor, it boasts over a hundred interactive exhibits. These exhibits cover a wide range of areas including art, imagination, thought, and physical play, organized into ten distinct zones. It's a popular destination where children can learn and expand their imagination through play. Advanced booking is required, and reservations can be made through the website.

Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center (광나루안전체험관)

Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center (광나루안전체험관)

4.9Km    2025-03-29

238, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center was founded in 1999 after two fire accidents in which many children lost their lives. These tragedies emphasized the necessity of establishing a disaster training center for common citizens.

Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center is a three-story building with one basement floor, covering an area of more than 5,000 m². The basement floor includes a small theater. The first floor is set up for natural disaster training and consists of an orientation hall, storm simulation training room, earthquake simulation room, computer tests on fire safety knowledge and others. The second floor is a place for artificial catastrophe training. It consists of a smoke escape training room, fire extinguisher training room, first-aid (CPR) training room and practice place for calling 119. The third floor is used for rescue training and consists of a rescue training room, screening room, training for professionals and video examples of the five biggest disasters that have occurred in Seoul. Overall there are about 20 training areas established, so citizens can experience the imitation of a disaster by themselves and learn easily and in an interesting way how to cope with a disaster.

Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

4.9Km    2025-10-23

(Pungnap-dong), 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Opened in June 1989, Asan Medical Center is the largest tertiary hospital in Korea with 2,764 beds. In 2023, we treated an average of 13,260 outpatients and 2,539 inpatients per day, and performed 70,892 surgeries throughout the year.

With three specialty hospitals–Cancer Institute, Heart Institute, and Children's Hospital–and more than 50 specialized centers, we lead the world in cancer, organ transplantation, and cardiac care. In recognition of our efforts, we have topped the list of Korea's Most Admired Hospitals for 18 consecutive years and ranked NO. 1 in Korea for six consecutive years in U.S. Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

As a "quarternary hospital" serving critically ill patients from Korea and abroad who come to us as their last hope, Asan Medical Center treats more than 20,000 international patients from around 100 countries, including the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia. Medical professionals from developed countries visit us to learn our advanced medicine. Over the past decade, more than 3,700 professionals from nearly 90 countries have visited us to learn the latest medical techniques.

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

5.0Km    2021-06-01

111, Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.

The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.

Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.

Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당 한가람미술관)

5.1Km    2022-12-16

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540 ㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for oversized artwork), a storage area, and an art shop. The building features a lighting system that controls the humidity and temperature and is equipped with a luminous ceiling system that captures natural sunlight and feeds it into the museum, allowing visitors to enjoy a brightly lit viewing area.

The Art Square in front of the museum houses a wide range of exclusive artwork and serves as a venue for various events such as the Cloz Art Market. Visitors may also enjoy the open-air café right in front of the building or dine at “Yehyang,” a traditional Korean restaurant right down the stairs.

aT Center (에이티센터)

aT Center (에이티센터)

5.1Km    2022-08-26

27, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

aT Center is a convention center where exhibitions, conventions, and business trades all take place. Cutting-edge exhibition and conference rooms are suitable for various types of exhibitions, seminars, banquets, events, performances and more. To support successful events, aT Center provides simultaneous interpretation services, an audio-visual system, cold storage and a trade information service. The center is a one-stop venue for trade, comprised of an export firm hall, export promotion hall and other related facilities, offering a permanent exhibition of promised exported items, promotion, consulting with overseas buyers and collecting overseas information. The center is situated in a pleasant neighborhood, located near Seoul's convenient transportation system and hospitals, fitness centers, stores, restaurants, large-sized parking lots, making it a cultural resting area.

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul (순천향대학교 부속 서울병원)

5.2Km    2025-10-23

59 Daesagwan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul has established a systematic and dedicated system for international patients covering all stages from pre-entry processes to departure and aftercare. Based on the medical records provided by the patient, we consult with the medical staff of each specialty to come up with an estimated treatment plan and costs to help patients prepare for their treatment in Korea. Our dedicated outpatient and inpatient teams provide expert medical interpretation, guidance, and integrated appointment management to ensure prompt and organized medical care for international patients throughout their stay. Complete with spacious and comfortable rooms, the International Ward is staffed by coordinators and a nursing team reserved for international patients. Multidisciplinary care with organized systems, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and top-notch medical staff ensure accurate diagnosis and the best treatment outcomes possible.

Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)

Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)

5.2Km    2024-03-19

664 Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Universal Arts Center, inaugurated in 1981, stands as a prominent venue for performances. Renowned for its splendid and classic architectural interior, it is celebrated for its distinctiveness. Its main facilities include the Grand Theater, the Luna Hall capable of accommodating up to 300 guests for banquets, and an audience lounge. It serves as a harmonious space where performance venues, artistic community, and art educational institutions converge. Here, visitors can enjoy a diverse array of performances ranging from ballet and musicals to concerts.

Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

5.3Km    2025-10-27

2085-14 Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Golden Blue Marina, located on Some Sevit, is a cultural destination on the water, offering a unique way to enjoy views of Seoul along the Hangang River. This popular spot for parties and proposals helps you cruise through the city on a luxury yacht, creating a private retreat. In the evening, you can see the N Seoul Tower and the Rainbow Fountain illuminated by 200 lights, making it feel like you’re floating through the Milky Way.

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This is where the members of TWICE enjoyed a fall sports day at Banpo Hangang Park during their appearance on "Entertainment Weekly." The losing team rode a pedal boat, while the winners celebrated with a yacht ride, creating fun and memorable moments.

Seoul Upcycling Plaza (서울새활용플라자)

5.3Km    2024-01-05

49 Jadongchasijang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Saehwaryong is a Korean term for upcycling, a process of redesigning or recycling discarded resources or materials to give them a new value or purpose. Seoul Upcycling Plaza operates upcycling-related exhibitions, upcycling practice education and experience programs, design studios, upcycling stores, workshops, and more. It is a great place to look around for ideas and inspirations on how to use products for longer periods of time. The plaza demonstrates the first step to creating a resource-recycling society.