Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset (서울국가무형문화재전수회관)

15.6Km 2023-06-13

406, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-566-6300

Created by the government to hand down traditions and preserve important, intangible cultural assets, the center supports cultural masters in the training of their pupils and their efforts to promote Korean traditional culture to the general public.

The center houses 8 groups that represent the music field. Serving not only as a training ground for those specializing in the arts, the center also seeks to reach out to the general public through regular programs and recitals. Musicians also participate in musical conferences, events and performances on a national and international level.

There are 12 craft groups at the center that are directed by craft masters who have been designated 'National Intangible Cultural Assets.' Craft groups host a number of training programs.

Other special features of the center include the 'Pungryu,' a 147-seat folk theatre; the 2 or 3 story 'Traditional Craft Hall' with an open-run exhibition hall and planned exhibition hall; a shop selling the works of the artists; a seminar room; a training room; and a practical training room.

Nature Collection - Gangnam-daero (No. 1) Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 강남대로1호)

15.6Km 2024-04-18

1F, 438, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Leenakyeong Songtan Budaejjigae (이나경송탄부대찌개)

15.6Km 2024-02-06

47 Hyowon-ro 307beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Leenakyeong Songtan Budaejjigae specializes exclusively in its signature dish, a Special budae jjigae (special sausage jjigae). The jjigae is generously filled with smoked sausages, ham, assorted sausages, and minced meat, arranged around the hot pot's edge. Boasting an ox bone broth base, the jjigae offers a spicy yet refreshing and savory taste. Complementing the main dish are side dishes like kimchi and bean sprout salad. The restaurant serves diners in portions designed for two or more.

Olive Young - Samseong Jungang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 삼성중앙역점)

15.6Km 2024-06-27

465, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Damgeum (담금)

15.6Km 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 Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (윌성형외과)

15.6Km 2024-04-23

8F, 437, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Line Friends - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라인프렌즈 강남점)

15.6Km 2024-10-29

437, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

It is a must-have course for ARMY as it sells BTS goods and Line Friends character goods. The “Friends Select Zone” on the second floor is a photo spot where you can meet world-famous characters such as Snoopy and Minions. Let's find BLACKPINK JISOO's signature on the back of SALLY's head. It is a paradise for shopping for goods such as BT21 dressed in Hanbok.

Olive Young - Suwon Maetan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 수원매탄)

15.6Km 2024-04-19

1F, Millennium Plaza, 393, Hyowon-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Samsung Innovation Museum (삼성 이노베이션 뮤지엄)

15.6Km 2024-10-31

129 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Samsung Innovation Museum is an electronic industrial museum run by Samsung, a major global company based in Korea. The museum mainly consists of three sections. Visitors can learn about the history of Korea's electronic industry, as well as the past, present and future of the semiconductor, display and mobile industries, where Samsung made great achievements. The museum also runs an education facility called Children's Display Research Institute.

Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

15.6Km 2025-07-07

(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.

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