Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

5.5Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Hanshin Medipia Health Care ((사) 정해복지부설 한신메디피아의원)

5.5Km 2025-10-23

(3rd Floor), 94 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Hanshin Medipia Health Care was established in the 1980s and boasts over 40 years of experience and tradition in health screening. With its extensive experience and expertise, we promise you to become a trusted healthcare partner.

-More specialized and segmented with 3 Zones and 7 Centers.
3 Zones: Premium Zone, Comprehensive Health Checkup Zone, and General Health Checkup Zone, capable of examining approximately 1,000 persons per day.
7 Centers: Ultrasound Center, Radiology Center, Diagnostic Medicine Center, Endoscopy Center, Women's Health Checkup Center, Cancer Diagnostics Imaging Center, and CRM/IT/AI Center

G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)

5.5Km 2024-04-23

195, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Roen OB&GYN Clinic (로앤산부인과의원)

5.5Km 2025-10-23

6F, 403 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Roen OB&GYN Clinic, a representative obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Korea, is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It operates a total of 16 branches, 7 located in major areas in Seoul (e.g., Seolleung and Jongno) and the other 9 branches in other large cities, including Ansan, Suwon, Incheon, Busan, and Daegu.
With 35 female obstetricians and gynecologists at each branch, Roen OB&GYN Clinic provides treatments to female patients in a comfortable environment.
Additionally, the clinic provides international patients with airport drop-off services and interpretation in various languages (i.e., English, Chinese, Russian, Mongolian, and Vietnamese).

Lienjang Clinic (리엔장성형외과의원)

5.5Km 2025-10-23

14F-18F, 403 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Lienjang Clinic pursues safe beauty through honesty. Consisting of specialists in plastic surgery, dermatology, and anesthesiology & pain medicine, Lienjang Clinic places the highest priority on patient safety, offering the best results by leveraging its abundant procedural experience.
The clinic offers top medical services with its specialists and top-quality facilities, creating a special experience for patients. The clinic presents a new standard in Korea's cosmetic medical services.

[Special and Differentiated Features of Lienjang Clinic]
- Advanced medical facilities for safety
- Regular specialized training for medical staff, including doctors
- A monitoring system for safe surgeries and procedures
- Specialized medical treatment by 55 specialists covering different areas
- 120 professional consultants and service employees
- 1:1 customized services by approximately 40 global consultants
- VIP services at the premium lounge
- Convenient services for international patients, including limousine services

Medical Korea Service Co., Ltd (주식회사 메디컬코리아서비스)

5.5Km 2025-11-06

4th Floor, 8 Teheran-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Medical Korea Service, recognized as an official partner of Seoul and Gangnam-gu, connects global patients with Korea’s leading clinics in plastic surgery, dermatology, and anti-aging. We feature only board-certified doctors with 10+ years of experience, work exclusively with accredited hospitals, and operate VIP concierge teams in English, Indonesian, and Chinese to deliver premium end-to-end care.

Eyedentity - Anam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이덴티티 안암)

5.5Km 2024-04-18

1F, 92-1, Goryeodae-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Alleys of Changsin-dong (창신동골목길)

5.5Km 2025-11-05

38, Jibong-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

K-movie <PARASITE> - A town full of nostalgia
On the day Kitaek's family returned home, the torrential rain flowed ferociously in streams. The alleys of Changsin-dong, with its narrow and steep stairs, were a good backdrop for visually representing the condition of the Kitaek’s family, who were about to fall. Changsin-dong is a warm and charming neighborhood where traces of the 70s and 80s can be felt.

Gangnam Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 강남세브란스병원)

5.5Km 2025-10-23

211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Severance Hospital, a part of Yonsei University Health System (YUHS), was founded in 1983 in Gangnam, Seoul. Since then, we have been leading the region’s healthcare development with a world-class medical system. We operate four specialized hospitals, including Cancer, Spine, Heart/Brain/Vascular, and Dental Hospitals, with 47 medical departments. These special hospitals have earned patients’ trust by providing high standards of care and treatment in their respective fields.
In addition, Gangnam Severance Hospital is a tertiary hospital with a screening center and a fast-track program for international patients: the program integrates health check-ups, outpatient consultation, inpatient treatment, and surgery into a single program to provide fast and accurate medical services. The program helps them receive accelerated care by facilitating the whole process. Gangnam Severance Hospital provides patient-centered medical care, constantly improving its healthcare quality through research and innovation. These efforts have cemented our standing as a trusted healthcare organization for many patients at home and abroad.

Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

5.5Km 2023-12-22

283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0243

Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, built in 1396, was the city fortress wall that protected the capital city Seoul for over 600 years. The fortress wall was built along the terrains and although it became partially damaged during the modernization process, its original form remains well to this day, making it a cultural heritage that coexists with the modern city. The Seoul City Wall Museum, located in Heungjinjimun Park, is a museum containing the history and culture of city wall from the Joseon dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, city wall information center, and study room.

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