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Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스))

2.1Km    2022-12-16

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-0114

The Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) was established on September 7, 1988 as a large-scale business town for domestic and overseas businessmen. Business operations can be managed easily as assembly halls, exhibition halls, the Korean City Air Terminal, InterContinental Hotel, and Hyundai Department Store are gathered in one spot.

A 57-story building contains 20 trade organizations including the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), as well as 250 companies and financial institutions. Convention and Exhibition, which houses three specialized exhibition halls and permanent exhibition halls, is composed of a four-story main building and three-story extension.

An underground passageway connects COEX Mall, completed in 2000, and Bongeunsa Temple to the north with Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2). Additional facilities for culture, pleasure, and shopping make COEX a must-visit attraction.

Musinsa Standard Seongsu (무신사 스탠다드 성수)

Musinsa Standard Seongsu (무신사 스탠다드 성수)

2.1Km    2025-11-06

83 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Located near Seongsu-dong Café Street, this is the physical store of the online editorial shop MUSINSA. The store offers affordable, high-quality clothing aimed at young adults in their 20s, with neutral colors and minimalist designs popular among Koreans. It’s also a favorite indoor date spot for couples, providing a quick overview of the latest fashion trends.

Oakwood Bom Clinic (오크우드봄의원)

2.1Km    2025-10-23

B1 Floor, Oakwood Hotel, 46 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Plastic surgery / dermatology / obstetrics and gynecology / thoracic surgery / internal medicine / health checkups, each department is operated with a dedicated 1:1 responsibility system from diagnosis to treatment and surgery. It is a total medical space where treatment is provided through a collaborative system between specialists in a 500-pyeong clinic. In particular, we have a pre-examination system through collaboration between plastic surgery and internal medicine, a post-breast augmentation care program through collaboration with thoracic surgery, CT scans before rhinoplasty, and a hospital room where patients can be hospitalized after surgery, allowing for treatment in a more comfortable environment.

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

2.1Km    2025-12-08

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Starfield COEX Mall, located at the center of Seoul, leads in trend and culture. Combining fashion, food, culture and entertainment, the mall provides everything the visitors need. The Starfield Library offers a space to rest and entertainment with books.

Seongsu-dong Cafe Street (성수동 카페거리)

2.1Km    2024-10-28

Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Yeonmujang-gil in Seongsu-dong, known for old factories and a shoe workshop street, has been reborn as a place of trendy cafes and culture. The energy of car repair shops, printing factories, and handmade shoes street still exist today but, as global restaurant brands, select shops, and cafes have set up amidst busily operating factories, an atmosphere unique to Seongsu-dong has been created. "Daerim Warehouse" led to the change in the Seongsu-dong streets and can be said to be the originator of all warehouse-style cafes that are popular throughout Cafe Street today. The red-brick structure, antique signboards, and a vast indoor space of an old warehouse have been maintained and, with the addition of a sensuous interior design, it has become a space suitable for fashion shows and exhibits, thus showing new potential for old Seongsu-dong architecture. Every day, new cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and cultural complexes open their doors and are busy welcoming visitors.

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

2.1Km    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.

Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoes Street (성수동 수제화거리)

Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoes Street (성수동 수제화거리)

2.2Km    2025-03-15

15, Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Handmade shoe manufacturers began to gather in the 1970s to form a street and make history. Today, there are some 350 handmade shoe manufacturers, 100 intermediate processing and raw materials companies, and new cafes with unique vibes opening up one after another. Thanks to its vintage appeal, many people visit on dates and to take cool photos.

Exabra (엑사브라)

Exabra (엑사브라)

2.2Km    2024-05-16

132, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6085-9017

Exabras are handmade under garments specialized for functional bridal wear. Exbaras’ product “Grow Night,” an industry first, is a line of sleeping bras to help the reshaping process for breast implant patients.

The store located in Nonhyeon-dong provides consultations, fitting services, as well as refreshments. Reservation is advised since the store has been drawing lots of visitors after featured in the cable TV show “Get it Beauty.”

Youngchive Seongsu (영카이브 성수점)

Youngchive Seongsu (영카이브 성수점)

2.2Km    2025-11-06

1F, 32 Seongsui-ro 18-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Youngchive Seongsu is the self-photo studio where Red Velvet’s Seulgi took photos with the staff while filming her vlog. It is known for its warm color tones, which set it apart from other self-photo studios. The Seongsu branch offers unique booths, such as the “still room” and “denim room,” which aren’t available at other locations, making it a must-visit spot.

Seongsunoru (성수노루)

Seongsunoru (성수노루)

2.2Km    2025-05-07

110 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Seongsunoru is a hanu grilled gopchang (Korean beef small intestines) restaurant. The meat is grilled by staff, ensuring crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Besides grilled gopchang, the restaurant also offers a variety of menu items using Korean beef daechang (large intestines) and makchang (tripe) as the main ingredient. Popular add-ons and side dishes include yukhoe (beef tartare), cheese fried rice, kimchi noodles, and soft bean curd jjigae. The restaurant is equipped with a parking lot and has a corkage fee system.