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Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

4.4Km    2025-07-07

(Pungnap-dong), 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Opened in June 1989, Asan Medical Center is the largest tertiary hospital in Korea with 2,764 beds. In 2023, we treated an average of 13,260 outpatients and 2,539 inpatients per day, and performed 70,892 surgeries throughout the year.

With three specialty hospitals–Cancer Institute, Heart Institute, and Children's Hospital–and more than 50 specialized centers, we lead the world in cancer, organ transplantation, and cardiac care. In recognition of our efforts, we have topped the list of Korea's Most Admired Hospitals for 18 consecutive years and ranked NO. 1 in Korea for six consecutive years in U.S. Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

As a "quarternary hospital" serving critically ill patients from Korea and abroad who come to us as their last hope, Asan Medical Center treats more than 20,000 international patients from around 100 countries, including the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia. Medical professionals from developed countries visit us to learn our advanced medicine. Over the past decade, more than 3,700 professionals from nearly 90 countries have visited us to learn the latest medical techniques.

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

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

4.4Km    2024-04-18

387, Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

4.4Km    2024-12-23

116 , Saimdang-ro 17-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3486-7373, +82-10-7390-5901

Gyodae Guesthouse is located in Seocho Samsung Raemian Apartments, near Gyodae station, Seoul. Residents share the space in a typical Korean home, with two separate rooms - each equipped with a computer and desk - plus shared kitchen, bathroom, and living room with TV and sofa, Foreign students studying at nearby universities often stay here for extended periods. A laundry service is provided free of charge.

Keunson Jeju Heukdwaeji (큰손제주흑돼지)

Keunson Jeju Heukdwaeji (큰손제주흑돼지)

4.5Km    2021-03-30

10, Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-420-5524

It is a Jeju black pork specialty store. The best menu at this restaurant is Grilled Pork Belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Philkyungjae (필경재)

4.5Km    2024-03-07

205, Gwangpyeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-445-2115

Philkyungjae is a restaurant serving traditional Korean cuisine served in the royal courts of Joseon. Its course menu includes jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge), bossam (napa wraps with pork), sogogi japchae (beef japchae), tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties), and hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare). There are five courses on offer. All five courses are available during lunch, while dinnertime limits the selection to three. The restaurant is housed in a traditional house and garden dating back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), so guests can enjoy the architectural beauty of Korea with Korean flavors. Reservations can be placed through telephone.

Yangjae Art Salon (양재 아트 살롱)

Yangjae Art Salon (양재 아트 살롱)

4.6Km    2024-10-22

Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4694-1024

Yangjae Art Salon is a flea market that takes place on Saturdays between Yangjaecheon Streamside Stage and Yeongdong1gyo Bridge. Local artists, residents, and visitors alike come together to make this event special, with busking performances, handmade items for sale, food trucks, and more.

Olive Young - Seocho-daero Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초대로)

Olive Young - Seocho-daero Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초대로)

4.6Km    2024-04-17

314, Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)

Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)

4.6Km    2024-03-19

664 Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Universal Arts Center, inaugurated in 1981, stands as a prominent venue for performances. Renowned for its splendid and classic architectural interior, it is celebrated for its distinctiveness. Its main facilities include the Grand Theater, the Luna Hall capable of accommodating up to 300 guests for banquets, and an audience lounge. It serves as a harmonious space where performance venues, artistic community, and art educational institutions converge. Here, visitors can enjoy a diverse array of performances ranging from ballet and musicals to concerts.

Seoul Eungbongsan Mountain (응봉산(서울))

4.6Km    2024-07-05

1540 Geumho-dong 4-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2286-6061

From Eungbongsan Mountain, one can easily see the Hangang River, Seoul Forest, Jamsil Sports Complex and more in the eastern part of Seoul. With such a great view of the Hangang River, the mountain is often packed with visitors including many photographers. The mountain serves as a venue for diverse events, including a sunrise festival on New Year's Day and forsythia festival around April during the flowering season.

Daegenara - Jamsil Branch (대게나라 잠실)

Daegenara - Jamsil Branch (대게나라 잠실)

4.7Km    2021-03-27

165, Ogeum-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-412-2338

It is a restaurant that specializes in strictly selected king crabs produced from the place of production. The best menu at this restaurant is snow Crab. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.