Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 호텔국도) - Area information - Korea travel information

Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 호텔국도)

10.7Km    2020-04-04

164, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6466-1234

The Best Western Premier Kukdo (opened on March 1, 2007) was the first Best Western in Korea. Since then, the Best Western chain has expanded to include 15 different facilities (a total of 1,900 guestrooms) located all around the country.

Best Western Premier Kukdo offers subsidiary facilities such as a fusion restaurant, sky lounge, fitness center, and business center. Each of the 295 guestrooms has a bidet and high speed internet. Double rooms have a shower booth, while twin rooms have a bathtub.

From the sky lounge (21F) guests can get a great view of Bukhansan Mountain, Cheongwadae, Dongdaemun shopping center, and Myeongdong, not to mention a bird’s-eye view of Seoul nightscape. The hotel also offers VIP rooms that can accommodate up to 20 people and a number of other conveniences that makes this an ideal choice for those traveling for business. Myeongdong and Dongdaemun are only a 10-20 minutes away on foot.

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)

10.7Km    2024-03-18

24 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-3555

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).

Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic (서울밝은세상안과)

10.7Km    2025-07-29

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 - Apgujeong Rodeo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 압구정로데오)

10.8Km    2024-04-22

9, Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seungdong Church (승동교회)

10.8Km    2020-04-02

7-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-732-2340

Seungdong Presbyterian Church was designated Tangible Cultural Asset No. 130 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 6, 2001. Originally known as “Gondanggol Church,” the church was established by Samuel Foreman Moore (1860-1906) in 1893. In those days, the church was known as a “baekjeong church” since it primarily drew Korea’s social underdogs such baekjeong (the butchers), the untouchable class of Joseon society.

Following a number of relocations and name changes (called “Gondanggol,” “Jungang,” and finally “Seungdong”) the church was moved to its current location in Insadong. After Moore died in 1906, Charles Allen Clark became the pastor of the church and Mongyang Yuh Woon-hyung, a key figure in the political history of Joseon, became active in the church. The church was attended by many other activists as well. In fact, the large student demonstration that took place during the March 1st Independence Movement in 1919 was organized by a group of young church members. The church once again made its mark on history with the establishment of the Joseon Theological Seminary in 1939.

Seungdong Church (B1-2F) covers a total of 660 square meters. No record has been found on its architect or builder, but the building is said to have been one of the more magnificent buildings in the area before its beauty was obscured by newer structures.

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산]

10.8Km    2024-07-05

1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-568-1291

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs are located near COEX in Gangnam. It comprises two tombs: Seolleung Royal Tomb, which houses the remains of King Seongjong (1457-1495, r. 1470-1495) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon (1462-1530) of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, which houses King Jungjong (1488-1544, r. 1506-1544), Seongjong’s son. The Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs History Center details the historical significance of the tomb, while the complex also serves as a park within the city.

Olive Young - Jongno YBM Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종로YBM)

10.8Km    2024-04-19

104, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Apgujeong Rodeo Street (압구정 로데오거리)

10.8Km    2024-03-18

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3445-0111

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is a cultural street in Apgujeong full of luxury brands and multi-shops. It is a popular destination with significant foot traffic thanks to its convenient shopping opportunities, famous cafés and restaurants, and shops with unique interior design. This street is the place to experience Korean fashion and cultural trends. Nearby tourist sites include Cheongdam Fashion Street and Garosu Street of Sinsa-dong.

E-Mart - Susaek Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 수색)

10.8Km    2024-04-22

217, Susaek-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Sinwol Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 신월)

10.8Km    2024-04-22

59, Hwagok-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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