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Korean Museum of Straw and Life (짚풀생활사박물관)

Korean Museum of Straw and Life (짚풀생활사박물관)

17.2Km    2022-09-15

45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Korean Museum of Straw and Life is a private museum dedicated to the collection, research, and display of materials and historical accounts of diverse straws and their uses in Korea. As Koreans' lifestyle in the past heavily depended on agriculture and cultivation of crops, straws and grasses were easily found and had many uses. The museum aims to educate the general public of how different straw were produced and used by Korean ancestors as well as their significance in connection with today's lifestyle.

Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 헌릉(태종,원경왕후)과 인릉(순조,순원왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 헌릉(태종,원경왕후)과 인릉(순조,순원왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

17.2Km    2021-07-24

36-10, Heonilleung-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs house the mounds for two kings of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and their wives: King Taejong (1401-1418) and Queen Wongyeong, along with King Sunjo (1800-1834) and Queen Sunwon. Together, the tombs are referred to as Heonilleung Royal Tomb. The site possesses numerous stone statues and vestiges, and is a good place to experience the culture of the Joseon dynasty.

Banobagi Plastic Surgery (바노바기성형외과의원)

17.2Km    2025-10-23

517 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Since 2009, BANOBAGI Plastic Surgery has been dedicated to creating a comprehensive medical system tailored to the needs of international patients. We continuously strive to deliver top-tier medical services alongside a range of convenience services designed to meet the expectations of our global clientele.
To ensure seamless communication and personalized care, we have specialized beauty counselors fluent in multiple languages, including Mongolian, English, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Burmese. These counselors provide customized and confidential consultations, along with additional services such as airport transfers and accommodation arrangements.
BANOBAGI Plastic Surgery excels in facial contouring, two-jaw surgery, anti-aging treatments (lifting), eye and nose surgery, breast and body procedures, and stem cell therapies. Beyond plastic surgery, we offer dermatology, non-invasive petit treatments, dental care, wellness programs, and cosmetic solutions, making us a comprehensive medical group capable of delivering one-stop care.

Doosan Art Center (두산아트센터)

Doosan Art Center (두산아트센터)

17.2Km    2021-11-01

15, Jong-ro 33-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Doosan Art Center, which opened on October 1, 2007, is structured around three different spaces: The Yonkang Hall, exclusively designed for musical performances, Space 111, a “space for art incubation,” and the Doosan Gallery, built for installations.
The Yongang Hall, a theater with 620-person seating capacity, has specially designed lightings and a world-class audio-visual system to provide a second-to-none sensory experience.
Space 111 can accommodate a broad range of performing arts, from theater and dance to film and music concerts. The Doosan Gallery is open to the public, and art exhibitions and performances here can be enjoyed free of charge.
All three theaters include spacious lobbies with handicapped access, designated seating for parents with infants, and meeting areas. Rest rooms are also available nearby, in order to avoid long queues and long walks during intermission.

Maison Hannam (메종 한남)

Maison Hannam (메종 한남)

17.3Km    2024-12-27

24 UN village 3-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Remodeled from the prevoius Italian Embassy, this restaurant boasts an excellent view of the Hangang River and Lotte World Tower. It is a popular place for dates or birthday parties, requiring a reservation at least a month in advance to sit on the terrace with a view of the Hangang River. Among the recommended menus is the Maison Lunch Set, which offers three courses, including appetizers (such as grilled scallops), pasta, and Korean beef steak. The food is served warm, and the utensils are changed frequently for a pleasant meal. There is a glass greenhouse on the outdoor terrace, so guests can enjoy the Hangang River view regardless of the weather.

Himedi, Inc. (하이메디)

17.3Km    2025-11-21

4th Floor, 6-9 Teheran-ro 25-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Your Health, Your Journey. World-class medical tourism in South Korea, on your terms. 
We only work with best clinics in Korea. 
Our curated check up packages use Korea's most advanced diagnostic to give you answer beyond a typical exam, from full body check up to hormon test. Every packages comes with Himedi's concierge support.
We also provide a complete range of wellness and aesthetic services—including advanced skin care, hair restoration, dental treatments, vision correction, stem cell therapy, plastic surgery, and body sculpting—to help you look and feel your best.

Seoul Daehan Hospital (서울 대한의원)

Seoul Daehan Hospital (서울 대한의원)

17.3Km    2021-12-23

101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Daehanuiwon (Daehan Medical Center) is an antique two-story brick building within the grounds of Seoul National University Hospital. It was established under the direct administration of the Uijeongbu (State Council), combining the Gwangjewon (under the Home Ministry), Gyeongseong Medical School and the Korean Red Cross Hospital (under the Royal Household). Built in the Madubong Hill area, this location where Hamchunwon, the outer garden of Changgyeonggung Palace, once stood in 1484 (15th year of King Seongjong), was also once the site of Gyeongmogung Palace, where King Jeongjo enshrined the mortuary tablet of his birth father Crown Prince Sado Seja in 1776 (the year King Jeongjo ascended to the throne).

These places that held importance for the royal family were destroyed as the Japanese built Gyeongseong Empire University in its place. In 1907, with the announcement of the plan to establish Daehan Medical Center, construction began on the main building, seven wards and affiliated buildings. Construction was completed in November 1908.

The Daehan Medical Center opened in Gwangjewon, but upon Japanese colonization in 1910, its name was changed to the Japanese Viceroyalty Hospital. In 1926, it was included as a part of Gyeongseongjeguk University to become a university hospital. Since the liberation of Korea in 1945, it has been a hospital affiliated with Seoul National University.

The Museum of Medicine (서울대학교병원의학박물관)

The Museum of Medicine (서울대학교병원의학박물관)

17.3Km    2024-03-18

101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Museum of Medicine is located in the building of the former Daehan Medical Center, the oldest modern hospital in Korea. It is a medical museum that provides a comprehensive view of the development of modern medicine in Korea, the history of medical devices, and the transformation of Seoul National University Hospital. Through permanent and special exhibitions, the museum showcases medical artifacts and documents related to the history of medicine.

SHINE BEAUTY MEDICAL (해우광해외무역)

17.3Km    2025-10-23

#510, MV Tower, 55 Gangnam-daero 132-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

This International Medical Agency Company has been engaged in international patient attraction since 2015, focusing on South Korea and Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City). The representative has experience at Konkuk University Hospital/ International Medical Center and currently serves as an expert advisor for the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute in the fields of overseas medical expansion and international patient attraction. In addition, the institution is designated as an official international patient attraction partner of Gangnam District, Seoul, and collaborates with a wide range of medical institutions—including plastic surgery clinics, dermatology clinics, urology clinics, dental clinics, ophthalmology clinics, and Korean traditional medicine hospitals—to support both international patient attraction and overseas medical expansion.

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center (서울대학교병원 강남의원)

17.3Km    2025-10-23

(38th,39th Floors and Part of 3rd Floor), 152 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center, an extension of the world-renowned Seoul National University Hospital, offers specialized checkups annually to over 50,000 visitors. Notably, the center boasts exceptional success rates, including a global-leading 1% cancer diagnosis rate and top-level 50% detection rate for colorectal adenomas.