Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

17.3Km 2025-07-29

(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.

Aeum (에움)

17.3Km 2024-03-26

36 Seogang-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Aeum is a fusion and traditional dessert cafe in a quiet alley between Sogang University and Hongik University in Seoul. Wooden interiors with muted colors create a neat atmosphere, and there are no signboards or menus on the outside or inside, so visitors can enjoy drinks and desserts in a quiet and relaxing setting. Coffee drinks, including pour-over coffee, are available, and there are many desserts as it's a traditional dessert cafe. The cafe also created a new dessert menu to cater to today's tastes after launching a pop-up store.
Raised rice cake, a traditional Korean dessert, and shaved ice are especially famous. The raised rice cake comes in cherry pepper, sesame, matcha, and chestnut flavors. The shaved ice comes as sweet red bean, apple cinnamon, dried persimmon, and sorbet flavors. Recipes and plating are designed to make Korean desserts easy for modern people to enjoy.

MZUU - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠주 가로수)

17.3Km 2024-04-18

32-10, Dosan-daero 15-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

-

Cafe PLENO (카페쁠레노)

17.3Km 2024-10-18

724, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Actor Jang Keun-Suk
This cafe is run by actor Jang Keun-Suk, who is called the 'Asian Prince'. The white-style interior and plant decorations create a refreshing atmosphere, making you feel as if you are visiting a botanical garden. The flower decoration of Cafe PLENO changes according to the season and consists of flowers that can be enjoyed in that season. It is considered a good place to enjoy a quiet leisure time with excellent lighting as well as coffee taste. The drinks and dessert decorations are also great. Many Japanese tourists come to see Jang Keun-Suk, and a Japanese menu is also prepared.

Unplugged Hongdae Branch(언플러그드)

17.3Km 2024-10-23

26 Wausan-ro 33-gil, Mapo-gu, Seou

IU ‘Sleepless Rainy Night’
As the name suggests,it is a cafe with an analog charm. Old wooden floors and furniture, pianos and guitars, and turntables are old and more stylish. In a space full of LPs and CDs, you can feel the warmth and coziness you felt in the music video. A variety of menus are available, from drinks to beer and pretty cocktails named after musicians. There is a performance hall in the basement, where performances are often held.

SU KARA MARKET (수카라)

17.3Km 2021-06-30

157, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-334-5919

It is a store where you can take out various sauces and desserts. This cafe is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is dessert.

L CREER (엘크레)

17.3Km 2024-11-06

41 Dosan-daero 15-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

L Creer is a makeup platform operated by a makeup artist with 27 years of experience in charge of makeup for IU and actress Han Ye-seul. Customers can easily experience the beauty consulting that celebrities receive at an affordable price. It has a reputation for providing meticulous and detailed beauty consulting. When visiting for the first time, eyebrow shape consulting is the most popular service where you get to receive eyebrow care and learn how to apply eyebrow make up. Reservations are required before visiting.

LikeU [Korea Quality]라이크유[한국관광 품질인증]

17.3Km 2023-05-23

53, Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4244-0608

LikeU Guesthouse is adjacent to Exit 7 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Guestrooms have a washing machine, cable TV, table, and chair, and there’s a microwave, induction hob and refrigerator in the kitchen. The owner lives in the same building, so you can borrow items you need during your stay. Free parking is available. The guesthouse is on the 5th floor, and there is no elevator.

Suite Room [Korea Quality] 스위트룸[한국관광 품질인증]

17.3Km 2023-05-23

53, Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4244-0608

Suite Room Guesthouse is right by Exit 7 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Guestrooms have a washing machine, a cable TV, and a table and chair, and there’s a microwave, induction hob and refrigerator in the kitchen. The owner lives in the same building, so you can borrow items you need during your stay. Free parking is available. The guesthouse is on the 4th floor, and there is no elevator.

Olive Young - Hanam Misa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 하남미사역점)

17.3Km 2024-06-27

#1081 and #1086, 95, Misagangbyeondong-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

-

Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원) - Area information - Korea travel information