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

15.3Km 2022-12-16

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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.

mmn (미미네)

15.3Km 2025-10-30

39, Dosan-daero 66-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Ive An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung’s brunch cafe
This is the brunch cafe that Ive An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung stopped by after Pilates class in the entertainment program ‘An Omniscient Point of View’. It exudes a fresh yet exotic image with turquoise paint and an outdoor terrace. The menu is quite diverse, including salads, sandwiches, and salmon dishes. Among them, the most popular menu, onion soup, is served in a pottery cup and is fun to see. Carrot cake is also famous, so be sure to try it with coffee.

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

15.3Km 2021-12-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium Street, Shoes Market, and other markets totalling to approximately 14,000 shops. Nearby attractions include modern high-story buildings as well as Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Unhyeongung Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong, merging traditions, modernism, culture, and markets alike.

Thought to be at the heart of Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream is located in the dense cultural area of Seoul where various press networks, organizations, bookstores and other major corporations are situated. Walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream is a famous activity for tourists. Also, the area is the venue for the Seoul Lantern Festival every winter. Keeping its traditional scene including narrow alleys, old-fashioned hanok buildings and various stores still fully intact, the tourist zone has enough fun places for sightseeing as well as tasty restaurants in every corner for a more enjoyable visit.

S-plant Dental Hospital (에스플란트치과병원)

15.3Km 2025-10-23

(5th-9th Floors, Unit Building, Cheongdam-dong), 410 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

S-PLANT Dental Hospital is staffed by six doctoral graduates from Seoul National University School of Dentistry, each bringing their expertise to provide patients with an optimal treatment system.
Since 2008, S-PLANT Dental Hospital has been researching digital dental technologies and showcasing outstanding dental skills. By utilizing advanced digital equipment such as 3D CT and 3D scanners, we ensure accurate diagnoses, procedures, and reliable treatment results, establishing ourselves as a future-oriented digital dental hospital. Our experienced specialists in implants and prosthetics offer personalized treatments including full-mouth implants, one-day implants, immediate-loading implants, one-day prosthetics, and sedation dentistry, enhancing satisfaction for international patients.
At S-PLANT Dental Hospital, honest communication with our patients is our top priority. We are committed to providing honest and genuine care to achieve the highest level of satisfaction. Welcome to our dental hospital, where patients from around the world visit us to experience exceptional care in Korea.

Nakseonjae Hall (낙선재)

15.3Km 2021-09-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Nakseonjae Hall is a one-story structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped eaves placed on top of the pillars) with a hip tiled and gable roof. It has 6 kan in the front and 2 kan (traditional unit of measurement of the space between pillars) to the sides. It originally belonged to the nearby Changgyeonggung Palace, but came to be considered a part of Changdeokgung Palace in more recent years.

The hall was constructed in 1846 (12th year of King Heonjong’s reign) and it is collectively called Nakseonjae together with the adjacent Seokbokheon Hall and Sugangjae Hall.

Behind the building is a flower garden made of stacked large stones. The chimney, the flowers, and the oddly shaped stones harmoniously blend into one another to create an outstanding landscape gardening.

Wumok (우모크)

15.3Km 2025-10-27

22 Eonju-ro 170-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Wumok is a hanu (Korean beef) omakase restaurant that reinterprets Korean beef through fire and smoke, with its core philosophy centered on fire, wood, Korean beef, and smoke. The hanu used is a premium-grade hanu from Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. All dishes are prepared meticulously, balancing the texture and flavor. The interior is composed of dark wood and soft lighting, creating a quiet and focused dining environment.

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

15.3Km 2021-05-27

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism.

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

15.3Km 2023-08-03

58, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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.

DERAaN Cheongdam Clinic (더안청담의원)

15.3Km 2025-10-23

2nd Floor, Cheongdam First Tower, 406 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

DERAaN Cheongdam Clinic is a dermatology and aesthetic medical institution located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It develops treatment plans tailored to each patient’s skin condition and goals through personalized consultations, with three highly experienced female directors providing care directly. The clinic emphasizes anti-aging and design balance, delivering systematic management and professional services throughout the entire treatment process.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 서울 파르나스)

15.4Km 2024-08-20

521, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is conveniently located in the heart of southern Seoul’s business district, featuring COEX convention and exhibition center, and City Airport. THe nearby COEX Mall offers duty free shops, a casino, cinema and over 200 shops.

The hotel is the largest 5-star hotel in Korea, featuring state-of-the-art amenities, including a grand ballroom and 15 banquet halls, perfect for hosting conventions and gathers of all sizes. Each of the 516 guestrooms is large and decorated comfortably for the perfect stay. Also, the hotel offers various restaurants from French, Italian, Asian, Japanese, to Chinese with top of the line chefs that cook up a delicious meal.

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