COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

8.1Km 2024-07-17

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-700-7200

The COEX Aquarium comprises 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scale aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures of 650 different species, exhibited in 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in this aquarium. Over 20 rest areas located throughout the aquarium, as well as an open-top water tank releasing anions make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam a perfect healing place for local and international visitors.

COEX Artium (코엑스아티움)

8.1Km 2022-07-04

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-0114

Established by Korea International Trade Association and COEX, COEX Artium is a spacious muscial performance hall with over 800 seats. High quality and diverse musical or theatrical performances are held year-round to satisfy both Korean and international visitors. Foreign language services (English, Japanese, and Chinese) are also available. It has the Trade Promotion Exhibition Hall. Near COEX Artium are many performance halls such as COEX Art Hall (184 seats), Auditorium (1058 seats), Convention Hall (7,000 seats), ang Grand Conference Room (450 seats), making the COEX area a main place for cultural and musical performances in Seoul. Visitors may want to visit the COEX website (www.coex.co.kr) to find out information on various performances.

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

8.1Km 2022-07-27

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, Starfield Library offers visitors a perfect reading space. The two-story library has 13-meter-tall bookshelfs and soft lights to ease the eyes as well as various types of tables with electric plugs for those with laptops. With more than 50,000 books ranging from literature to hobbies as well as over 400 types of magazines, visitors are welcome to find pleasure in reading and relax.

Docfinderkorea (닥파인더코리아)

8.1Km 2025-10-23

(#301, 3rd Floor), 72 Gangnam-daero 94-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Docfinderkorea is the largest and longest-running patient agency in Korea, chosen by more than 6,500 surgical patients from more than 101 countries.

Through our years of experience and specialized knowledge, we provide detailed information on hospitals and doctors in the aesthetic medical industry such as plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and hair transplantation, as well as booking, interpretation service, price negotiation, and drug prescription. These make us the best medical tourism service provider, not just an agency that connects patients with medical institutions.

We have also received the highest satisfaction ratings from our patients since opening in 2012 thanks to our diverse concierge services, which include providing information on transportation, sightseeing, food, culture, and beauty (hair/nail/cosmetic products, etc.) to keep patients coming back to Korea for more.

With excellent staff members proficient in English, Korean, and third languages (seven languages available), Docfinderkorea strives to make more diverse patients feel comfortable in Korea.

Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스))

8.1Km 2022-12-16

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-0114

The Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) was established on September 7, 1988 as a large-scale business town for domestic and overseas businessmen. Business operations can be managed easily as assembly halls, exhibition halls, the Korean City Air Terminal, InterContinental Hotel, and Hyundai Department Store are gathered in one spot.

A 57-story building contains 20 trade organizations including the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), as well as 250 companies and financial institutions. Convention and Exhibition, which houses three specialized exhibition halls and permanent exhibition halls, is composed of a four-story main building and three-story extension.

An underground passageway connects COEX Mall, completed in 2000, and Bongeunsa Temple to the north with Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2). Additional facilities for culture, pleasure, and shopping make COEX a must-visit attraction.

Grida Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (그리다성형외과의원)

8.1Km 2024-04-16

12F YBM Bldg., 408, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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GANGNAM BRIGHT-SMILE EYE CLINIC (강남밝은미소안과)

8.1Km 2025-10-23

3rd Floor, YBM Gangnam Center, 408 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Bright Smile Eye Clinic is located right in front of Exit 11 at Gangnam Station. The clinic specializes in SMILE LASIK, LASIK & LASEK, and cataract surgery. With advanced equipment and technology, we provide precise and safe procedures along with personalized care based on thorough examinations. Our attentive post-operative management ensures a high level of patient satisfaction. We are also dedicated to welcoming international patients and contributing to the growth of global medical tourism.

Cheongansa Temple (천간사)

8.1Km 2021-10-12

20-8, Bulgwang-ro 10-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-355-7430

Cheongansa Temple was first built in 1960, and was re-built in 2009. It has many pagodas and monuments: a pagoda filled with sari relics of Buddha; Budotap Pagoda, which is a shrine to the monk who found the temple and his sacred relics; and a monument honoring the late first lady Yuk yeong-su. The re-built temple was awarded the Hanok Prize in the Hanok Competition 2011. Located along the Bukhansan Mt. Dulaegil Trail, the temple provide visitors with the chance to enjoy fresh air and a rest from hiking along the trail.

Himedi, Inc. (하이메디)

8.1Km 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.

Jinjungsung Optical - COEX Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경진정성 코엑스점)

8.1Km 2024-06-27

46, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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