Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

6.5Km 2024-12-04

1 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

6.5Km 2025-01-08

461, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-549-7575

Soon after its opening in 1983, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery moved to Cheongdam-dong, an uncharted territory back in 1988. Ever since, the gallery has played a significant role in turning the region into one of the most representative art places in Korea. The Park Ryu Sook Gallery mainly deals with modern art, and contributes to the development of Korea's modern art scene by recruiting and supporting talented rookies in the field, and by introducing artwork of major modern artists from abroad. Moreover, the gallery works to promote Korean art worldwide by joining major art fairs such as the Chicago, Koln, and Basel art fairs.

Through these and similar activities, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery works to provide the public the invaluable opportunity to enjoy quality artwork, maximize their own creativity, and take a moment out of their hectic lives to indulge in a little self-reflection.

Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문)

6.5Km 2024-12-04

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Built in 1395 under the reign of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, Gwanghwamun Gate is the southern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is also the main gate of the palace, therefore larger and fancier in comparison to the other gates. Gwanghwamun Gate consists of three arched gates; the center gate was used by the king, while the other two were used by the crown prince and royal officials. The tall granite walls of the gate serve as a platform for the wooden gate tower that watches over the city. The gate has a sign with its name written at the top center of the gate tower.

Gwanghwamun Gate went through several damages and restorations over the course of history. It was first severely damaged during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and was not restored until the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1864. Under the Japanese administration, the gate was demolished and relocated to the north of the palace's eastern gate, followed by series of damages during the Korean War (1950-1953). In 1968, Gwanghwamun Gate was relocated back to the south of the palace and was rebuilt using concrete; however, the gate’s position was shifted a few meters away from its original location. In 2006, a major reconstruction project took place to restore Gwanghwamun Gate to its original state and location, disassembling the structure completely and replacing concrete with granite and wood. After three years and eight months of construction, Gwanghwamun Gate was fully restored to its original form and was open to the public on August 15, 2010.

Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic (서울밝은세상안과)

6.5Km 2025-10-23

2F & 5F-7F, 823 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

BGSS Eye Clinic has specialized in vision correction since its establishment in 1997. It is the first-generation eye clinic that introduced LASIK and LASEK surgeries in Korea.
The clinic consists of the Vision Correction Precision Examination Center, General Surgery Center, General Consultation Center, and the Vision Correction Research Center perched over four floors. The Vision Correction Precision Examination Center is divided into the LASIK Precision Examination Center and the Post-surgery Consultation Center. The Vision Correction Precision Examination Center conducts approximately 50 types of precision examinations and a 10-phase special diagnostic examination, leveraging the largest number of examination devices in Korea.
The clinic's DNA Genetic Testing Lab conducts the Avellino Lab Universal Test for all surgical patients to ensure safer surgeries. It is the only clinic in Korea capable of handling the entire process in-house, from collecting DNA to in-house analysis and result confirmation, so patients can get surgery on the day of the test.

Olive Young - Cheongdam Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 청담사거리)

6.5Km 2024-04-17

8, Dosan-daero 89-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

6.5Km 2024-10-25

83 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2403

Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city.