The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 여의도성모병원) - Area information - Korea travel information

The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 여의도성모병원)

5.5Km    2025-10-23

(Yeouido-dong), 10 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, established in 1936, is a hospital affiliated with a medical school and has a rich history of advancing the country's medical field through exceptional medical staff and pioneering research. 
The hospital offers a convenient fast-track service for swift diagnosis and treatment, ranging from complex cancer care to minor conditions. As the first in Korea to open a dedicated lymphoma center, we have specialized expertise in treating various cancers, including lymphoma. 
Our use of da Vinci robotic surgery allows for precise, minimally invasive procedures for complex conditions such as uterine fibroids, rectal cancer, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, promoting faster recovery. The hospital's one-stop service for breast and thyroid nodules ensures rapid diagnosis and treatment planning, completing biopsies within a single day.
At the Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, we remain committed to providing top-tier medical services and advancing medical research while upholding the highest standards of bioethics.

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관)

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관)

5.6Km    2025-07-14

110, Sanghabeol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

As a landmark facility representing Korea’s advanced science and technology capabilities, Gwacheon National Science Museum strives to encourage young visitors to become interested in science and shares with the public scientific principles that govern daily life. The museum has permanent exhibition halls, special exhibition halls, a planetarium, outdoor exhibitions, and more. Over 50% of the exhibition items on display are interactive, allowing visitors to jump in and experience science first-hand using their minds and their imagination.

Gwacheon Wildflower Nature Learning Center (과천야생화자연학습장)

5.6Km    2023-07-17

118, Gyoyugwon-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwacheon Wildflower Nature Learning Center was opened to provide a place to learn about nature and harmony. The area is 6,900㎡ and has approximately 112 species of wildflowers. The learning center is divided into sections according to the type and use of wildflowers. The learning center also houses a traditional tightrope walking education center. Korean tightrope walking is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The site offers an educational tightrope walking experience program for those interested. 

Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

5.6Km    2025-10-27

2085-14 Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Golden Blue Marina, located on Some Sevit, is a cultural destination on the water, offering a unique way to enjoy views of Seoul along the Hangang River. This popular spot for parties and proposals helps you cruise through the city on a luxury yacht, creating a private retreat. In the evening, you can see the N Seoul Tower and the Rainbow Fountain illuminated by 200 lights, making it feel like you’re floating through the Milky Way.

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This is where the members of TWICE enjoyed a fall sports day at Banpo Hangang Park during their appearance on "Entertainment Weekly." The losing team rode a pedal boat, while the winners celebrated with a yacht ride, creating fun and memorable moments.

MS Eye Clinic (엠에스안과의원)

5.6Km    2025-10-23

2F, 189 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

MS Eye Clinic has attracted international patients by establishing MOUs with several countries. The clinic has nine branches across Korea, with potential for further development.
The clinic offers improved K-medical services through non-discriminatory treatments and prices for both domestic and overseas patients. It takes pride in its medical expertise and technological power with its university and general hospital partners, which have MOUs with the clinic and refer patients who require surgery to the clinic.
To provide better medical services, the clinic has examination and surgical equipment and surgical staff members of university hospital-level or higher. One of the merits of the clinic is that it provides general outpatient care in addition to treatments for presbyopia/cataract surgery, Silk SMILE LASIK, Dream Lenses, dry eye syndrome, retinal diseases, and oculoplastic surgery.

Modern Nulang Central City Branch (모던눌랑 센트럴시티점)

Modern Nulang Central City Branch (모던눌랑 센트럴시티점)

5.7Km    2025-12-02

205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Setting a romantic and modern atmosphere, Modern Nulang is a Chinese restaurant inspired by the "New Woman" concept from Shanghai's modern history. The restaurant’s design reflects Shanghai’s modern culture in the 1930s, portraying itself as a place that sets trends and is frequented by intelligent, sophisticated women. Decorative elements like a train platform, murals, and antique décor are scattered throughout the space, capturing the aesthetic essence of that era. Even the food served here stays true to the concept, presented in an elegant and romantic fashion. Signature menu items include Modern Nulang Shanghai Roll Platter, Braised Pork Belly with Chinese Buns, and Mint Lime Shrimp.

Texas de Brazil Central City Branch (텍사스 데 브라질 센트럴시티점)

Texas de Brazil Central City Branch (텍사스 데 브라질 센트럴시티점)

5.7Km    2025-12-02

205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Located in Seocho-gu, Texas de Brazil Central City Branch offers 15 different types of churrasco—traditional Brazilian steak barbecue—and 50 varieties of Brazilian dishes. Churrasco refers to meat skewered on a 1.2-meter-long stick and grilled over hard charcoal, making it tender and juicy. The carver also comes to the guest’s table to slice—or "carve"—the meat portions according to the guest’s request. Not only is the food served here a treat for the palate, but for the eyes as well.

Netmarble Game Museum (넷마블게임박물관)

Netmarble Game Museum (넷마블게임박물관)

5.7Km    2025-05-14

38 Digital-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul

The Netmarble Game Museum offers visitors an opportunity to explore the history and culture of games and discover their social and cultural values. The museum features an exhibition space showcasing a diverse collection of domestic and international, a learning space with various gaming education materials, and a gaming space where visitors can enjoy playing different types of games. The exhibition space is organized around three main themes: game history, game world, and gaming culture. In particular, the Play Collection zone includes classic arcade games, console games, and PC games, allowing children to have fun and adults to reminisce about their memories.

National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

5.8Km    2022-12-15

139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean orthography, Korean’s most-valued cultural asset, through exhibitions, activities, and education. Occupying over 11,322 ㎡, the museum has one basement level and three ground levels, along with an outdoor grass field and rest area perfect for cultural events, exhibits, and education.

The museum is comprised of the Hangeul library on the first floor, a permanent exhibition hall, ㅎ Café, and cultural product shop on the second floor, and a planned exhibition hall and Hangeul playground for children and foreigners on the third floor.

Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원)

5.8Km    2022-12-15

185, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Visitors to Yongsan Family Park can enjoy a relaxing time at a big grassy field beside a refreshing pond and well-organized walking paths. Yongsan Family Park spans an area of roughly 89,256.20 ㎡ in what was a section of the former golf course of the Eighth US Army Division. The park is comprised of various facilities such as a 2km-walking path, a natural education site, and Taegeukgi Park. Visitors can watch and feed pigeons and wild pheasants living at the park.