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Gwanggyosan Mountain (광교산)

12.9Km    2024-02-29

58 Sanggwanggyo-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwanggyosan Mountain straddles the cities of Suwon and Yongin. Its summit, Shirubong Peak, stands at 852 meters above sea level. The mountain is located in a plain area with no large mountains around it, and the ridges are very gentle and lush with trees in all directions, so many people visit for forest bathing and hiking. Its winter snowscapes are particularly renowned. Notable cultural assets include the tomb and monument of General Kim Joon Ryong, built to commemorate his great victory during the Qing invasion of Joseon, and the tomb of Sim On who served as a civil minister in Joseon dynasty.

Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

12.9Km    2024-12-03

Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-5114

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.

Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events, or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit numbers 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres, and bookstores.

Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu’s specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.

Snow Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우성형외과)

Snow Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우성형외과)

12.9Km    2024-04-19

6F, 110, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (밝은성모안과의원)

12.9Km    2025-11-28

3rd, 16th, 17th, and 18th Floors, Cambridge Building, 110 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center opened in 2000 and has been a trusted leader since the early generation of vision correction surgery in Korea. With decades of experience and a strong clinical track record, we provide safe, precise procedures such as LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE LASIK using advanced technology.

To ensure both surgical accuracy and a satisfying patient experience, we offer state-of-the-art equipment, highly experienced specialists, reasonable procedure costs, and a comprehensive postoperative care system.

Recognized by patients from Korea and around the world,
Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (Gangnam Branch) invites you to enjoy a brighter, clearer everyday life.

Medical Korea Service Co., Ltd (주식회사 메디컬코리아서비스)

12.9Km    2025-11-27

4th Floor, 8 Teheran-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Medical Korea Service is a global medical concierge agency specializing in premium skincare, regenerative therapy (stem cell & NK), wellness programs, and advanced plastic surgery in Korea. Recognized by the City of Seoul and Gangnam-gu, we partner exclusively with top-tier, accredited clinics and board-certified specialists with 10–20 years of experience. Our multilingual VIP teams (English, Indonesian, Chinese) provide end-to-end care—from personalized treatment planning to on-site support—making MKS a trusted choice for international clients across Southeast Asia.

DA Plastic Surgery (디에이성형외과)

12.9Km    2025-10-23

DA Plastic Surgery Building, 125 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

DA Plastic Surgery operates plastic surgery, dermatology, hair transplant center, and anti-aging center and is located in Gangnam Station.
It consists of 42 professional medical staff including plastic surgeons, breast surgeons, otolaryngologists, and anesthesiologists. It provides interpretation services in eight languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian, and Thai. We are building an all-in-one service for foreign customers ranging from airport pickup to consultation, examination, surgery, treatment, and follow-up care.

Bonjuk City Air Tower (본죽 도심공항타워점)

Bonjuk City Air Tower (본죽 도심공항타워점)

12.9Km    2024-03-20

(City Air Tower), 36, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2016-7477

Bonjuk is a restaurant serving juk (porridge). Juk (porridge) is often enjoyed as a breakfast, hospital food, and snacks, thanks to it being nutritious and easy to digest. One can find sogogi yachae juk (Beef and vegetable porridge), sweet danhobak juk (pumpkin porridge), jeonbok juk (abalone porridge), nakji kimchi juk (octopus and kimchi porridge), chamchi yachae juk (tuna and vegetable porridge), dakgogi juk (ginseng with chicken porridge), and nokdu juk (sweet green beans porridge). Because this branch of Bonjuk is located on the first underground floor of the City Air Tower at Samseong Station, one can easily reach the restaurant from the Coex Mall. 

Heukdonga Samseong (흑돈가 삼성)

12.9Km    2024-03-18

14, Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2051-0008

Heukdonga Samseong is a restaurant near COEX that serves Jeju-style dwaeji gui (grilled pork). The pork served here is Jeju heukdwaeji (Jeju black pork), cut into thick slices, charcoal-grilled, and either dipped into myeolchijeot (salted anchovies) or eaten with kkaennip jangajji (pickled perilla leaves). The grilling process drains the excess fat from the meat and imbues it with the scent of charcoal. Other menu items include sodeungsim jumulleok (stir-fried marinated sirloin) and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).

Damgeum (담금)

Damgeum (담금)

12.9Km    2024-03-26

37 Seongnae-ro 18-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

With its faded white-toned outdoor and indoor interiors and various plants, Cafe Damgeum makes one feel as if they are in a quiet cafe in Italy. The menu includes Italian brunch, dessert, and espresso. Espresso is available in many varieties. Also, this place serves handmade gelato certified by the Italian government, so visitors can enjoy this rich, soft, and delicious Italian dessert. The representative coffee drinks here are espresso and espresso con panna. Espresso con panna has a thick layer of cream on top, allowing one to taste the bitterness of coffee and the sweetness of cream at the same time.

Will Spa (윌스파)

12.9Km    2025-01-08

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3466-8100

Willspa operates 24 hours in the Gangnam area, featuring luxurious spa that is equipped with suitable size, facility, and programs for foreign visitors’ taste.