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Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

8.5Km    2021-11-02

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-902-2663

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun.
The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center (서울대학교병원 강남의원)

8.5Km    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.

Olens - Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 외대)

Olens - Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 외대)

8.5Km    2024-04-22

1F, 16, Hwigyeong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Seocho Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초타운)

Olive Young - Seocho Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초타운)

8.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, 32, Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Mia Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 미아역)

Olive Young - Mia Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 미아역)

8.5Km    2024-04-18

188, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Homeplus - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 영등포)

8.5Km    2024-04-22

42, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Homeplus Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스영등포)

8.5Km    2024-04-23

42, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Na-Medi [Tax Refund Shop] (나를위한 산부인과의원)

Na-Medi [Tax Refund Shop] (나를위한 산부인과의원)

8.5Km    2024-06-26

364, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic (강남그랜드안과의원)

8.5Km    2025-10-23

4F-5F, 363 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic is one of Korea's leading ophthalmology clinics. It received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award and is ranked among the top 10 companies participating in the Korea Grand Sale event.
With the latest medical technology and highly skilled medical staff, the clinic specializes in providing customized services for international patients. It offers interpretation services in various languages, including English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese, ensuring a comfortable medical experience without language barriers.
With over 30,000 cases in vision correction, including LASIK and LASEK, presbyopia, and cataract surgery, the clinic's medical staff delivers satisfying outcomes without unnecessary procedures. The clinic also boasts outstanding accessibility, with its convenient location right in front of Exit 5 of Gangnam Station.