Samsung Medical Center (삼성서울병원)

11.6Km 2025-10-23

81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Samsung Medical Center (SMC) has been at the forefront of change in the Korean medical field since its foundation in 1994. Guided by its new vision, "We aspire to be the frontier of future medicine," SMC is committed to delivering excellent treatment results for patients with severe and complex diseases by using the latest medical technologies. SMC's International Healthcare Center (IHC) operates an outpatient clinic dedicated exclusively to foreign patients.

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

11.6Km 2025-07-11

77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances.

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.”

Ceramic Palace Hall (세라믹 팔레스 홀)

11.6Km 2024-03-04

90 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Ceramic Palace Hall, situated on the second basement floor of the Milal Art Center, is adorned with aesthetically pleasing pastel-colored ceramic walls. Designed for acoustic excellence, it ensures that every instrument played is heard with clarity. Primarily, it serves as a venue for various concerts, with a particular emphasis on classical music, including piano recitals, chamber music festivals, and violin concerts. Additionally, it offers venue rental services, catering to a range of events.

Olive Young - Mullae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 문래)

11.6Km 2024-06-27

63, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원)

11.6Km 2021-07-16

77, Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-879-6525

Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are Anguksa Shrine, the general’s birthplace, and a three-story stone pagoda, which was made during the Goryeo dynasty. The 4.48-meter-high pagoda is made of granite, and is called “Kang Gam-chan Tap (pagoda)” or “Kang Gam-chan Nakseongdae Tap”.

*Anguksa Shrine
Anguksa is a shrine built in 1974 emulating the wooden architecture style of the Goryeo era. The shrine has high ceilings and houses the portrait of General Kang Gam-chan. The shrine is located on the road leading to the back gate of Seoul National University and has become a popular place in the area.

*Nakseongdae Yuji
Nakseongdae Yuji is the birthplace of General Kang Gam-chan and the original location of the three-story pagoda. During the maintenance of Nakseongdae area in 1973, the pagoda was moved into the vicinity of Anguksa Shrine, and a two-meter tall monument was erected in its original location to mark the historical significance of the site.

Olive Young - Yeomchang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 염창역)

11.6Km 2024-04-22

#102, and #103, 637, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Seokchon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석촌역)

11.7Km 2024-04-18

387, Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Lens Me - Sillim Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 신림)

11.7Km 2024-04-22

323, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원)

11.7Km 2024-07-19

51-27 Hangeulbiseok-ro 12-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Buramsan Butterfly Garden is located within Buramsan Healing Town in Nowon. It is an exhibition garden where one can observe live butterflies all year round. The main building's first floor comprises an incubation center, a breeding center, and a butterfly greenhouse while the second floor is used as an insect education center. At the insect education center, visiors can observe materials related to and specimens of endangered insect species. Groups require a reservation in advance.

Seoul Sillim-dong Minsok Sundae Town (서울 신림동 민속순대타운)

11.7Km 2024-02-15

Seoul Sillim-dong Minsok Sundae Town (서울 신림동 민속순대타운)

Minsok Sundae Town is situated near Sillim Station, an area renowned for its abundance of sundae restaurants. Sundae, a quintessential Korean street food, is crafted by blending vegetables, glass noodles, seasoning, and pig's blood, which is then encased in pig intestines and steamed. The flagship menu, sundae bokkeum (stir-fried sundae), involves slicing sundae and stir-frying it with an array of vegetables, chili pepper powder, red chili paste, and other seasonings on a griddle. In addition to the classic, there are variations like baek sundae (sundae), chapssal sundae (sweet rice sundae), and gopchang bokkeum (stir-fried small intestines).

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