Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

17.2Km 2024-11-27

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

17.2Km 2021-12-30

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4622

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food.

Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore and Samik Fashion Town are located here. Shoppers can find a variety of products here from high-end items to relatively inexpensive clothes. There’s also no shortage of street food, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and fancy cafes.

Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and local produce at an affordable price in the shopping complex crowded with stores and street stalls. The market sells a variety of clothes, kitchenware, toys, accessories, food, flowers and imported goods.

Bukchang-dong and Sogong-dong have high-end accommodations including Lotte Hotel Seoul and Westin Chosun Seoul, duty-free shops, and restaurants serving traditional dishes.

[Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included: Myeong-dong, Bukchang-dong, Mugyo-dong and Da-dong, Seoul
Area size: 872,809 ㎡
Tourist attractions: Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong, Department Stores (Lotte Department and Shinsegae Department Store, etc.), Traditional Market, Duty-free Shop, Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, etc.

Lee & Chaeum Skin Clinic (리앤채움의원)

17.2Km 2025-10-23

4F, 837, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Lee & Chaeum Skin Clinic offers medical semi-permanent makeup procedures through a collaboration between beauty technicians and experienced medical professionals.
We provide a range of treatments, including eyebrow, scalp, hairline, lip, and eyeliner tattoos, with personalized solutions and a comprehensive aftercare program.
The clinic holds a patented 3D micro needle technology for natural results, and our Chaeum Pigment has received Dermatest Seal and trademark registration from the Korean Intellectual Property Office, ensuring superior results for our clients.
As a designated hospital of the Korean Film Actors Association (KFAA), we contribute to the growth of K-beauty.

SEVEN LUCK CASINO - Gangnam COEX Branch (세븐럭카지노(강남코엑스점))

17.2Km 2023-08-03

58, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3466-6000

The Gangnam COEX branch of Seven Luck Casino is a Korean-style casino with an oriental atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities. A total area of 6,093.57㎡ houses 82 table games and 121 of the latest machine games. Visitors can enjoy a great variety of gaming options such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Tai-sai, Roulette, Caribbean Poker, and slot machines. With its convenient location in the central Gangnam area, the casino also makes for an ideal place to sightsee and shop.

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden (남산 야외식물원)

17.2Km 2022-12-16

323, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-3771

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden opened its doors on February 18, 1997 in Hannam-dong, where the residential complex for foreigners once stood before it was demolished in 1994. Covering an area of around 59 ㎡, it is divided into 13 themed gardens with a total 117,132 plants from 269 species. Among this diversity, 60,912 plants from 129 species are tree types and 56,220 plants from 140 species are grass types.

Yangju Olleung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (양주 온릉(단경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

17.2Km 2025-01-07

255-41, Hoguk-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-855-5228

Olleung Royal Tomb is the royal tomb of Queen Dangyeong (1487-1557), consort of King Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the Joseon dynasty. Queen Dangyeong married King Jungjong when she was 13 years old. In 1506, when King Jungjong ascended to the throne, she became a queen as well, but she was deposed due to her father leading a coup against her husband's acendancy. Therefore, her grave was not regarded as a royal tomb until 1739.

The 3.0 Clinic (더3.0피부과의원)

17.2Km 2025-10-23

(4th Floor, Cham Building, Sinsa-dong), 48 Apgujeong-ro 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The 3.0 Clinic has successfully developed a method to treat acne without using conventional acne dermatological treatments that have inevitably accompanying side effects, which require taking cumbersome medications with side effects, and require continuous management. We were invited to give a lecture at the American Academy of Dermatology and also gave lectures in China and Europe. We also developed a simple injection method to reduce sebum, which had no proper treatment. In addition, we developed a method to blur the shape of intractable scars and received an award at the Eastern Asia Dermatology Congress in Japan.
Our skin and body have incredible power. If you understand the reasons why our skin is like this, what changes, and results and take fundamental care of your skin, you can treat acne without taking medicine and atopic dermatitis without steroids.
Symptom relief for the 1.0 generation, fundamental cause and resolution for the 2.0 generation, and prevention for the 3.0 generation. We aim to help people improve the power of their skin!

JK Plastic Surgery Center (제이케이성형외과의원)

17.2Km 2025-10-23

(JK Building), 835 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

JK Plastic Surgery Center is the first hospital in Korea certified to serve international patients. (*permit number 0001).
and have treatment of foreign patients from 110+ countries, with more than 100,000 Cases.

We have Differentiated medical services and safety systems, resident of anesthesiologists.

Also, JK Plastic Surgery Center is the first and only Korean Plastic Surgery Center for Health and Welfare Ministry certified with 4 consecutive cycles of KHAF.

Nanoori Hospital (나누리병원)

17.2Km 2025-10-23

(Nonhyeon-dong), 731 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nanoori Hospital is a spine-specialized hospital and a member of the Accredited Hospitals for serving Foreign patients. Our international healthcare team consists of Russian, English, and Mongolian-speaking coordinators to ensure that international patients can access consultation and treatment services without language barriers.

Minish Dental Hospital (미니쉬치과병원)

17.2Km 2025-10-23

728 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, 728 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Minish Dental Hospital opened in 2007 under the name Today Dental. In December 2018, it became a hospital-grade medical institution after passing the Ministry of Health and Welfare's strict assessments for facilities, medical quality, etc. The hospital has 13 dental specialists with abundant clinical experience, who prioritize no harm, no pain, and no excessive treatments.
Since 2009, Minish Dental Hospital has secured 150,000 clinical cases. Approximately 500 patients who are entertainers, businessmen, or celebrities have visited the hospital.
Designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare as a medical institution for international patients, Minish Dental Hospital has transformed itself into an excellent medical institution attracting foreign patients from various countries, such as the US, Japan, China, and the Middle East.

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