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Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

17.0Km    2024-10-25

83 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city.

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

17.0Km    2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

SNU Eye Clinic (에스앤유안과의원)

17.0Km    2025-10-23

(3rd,12th Floors, ICT Tower), 624 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

SNU EYECLINIC provides personalized medical care, tried and true surgical expertise, and customer satisfaction.
We specialize in vision correction, presbyopia and cataract surgery, and our doctors personally diagnose and treat patients to manage the entire process of examination, surgery, and aftercare accurately.
Considering various factors such as the patient's eye condition and lifestyle, we provide treatment consulting catering to individual needs. Director Chung Ui-sang is the first doctor to introduce SMILE LASIK in Korea. He has led various surgeries and is a worldwide SMILE LASIK key doctor. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, he has been performing Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery since its introduction in Korea in 2002. He has also led clinical research projects and introduced ICL surgery for astigmatism correction in Korea.
SNU EYECLINIC offers years of experience and know-how to help you get your vision corrected in a way that is just right for you.

Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원)

17.0Km    2025-10-23

(Yeoksam-dong), 566 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

CHA Gangnam Medical Center was founded in 1960 with the opening of CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic by Honorary Head Director Gyeong-seop Cha. In 1984, it expanded into a general hospital with 200 beds in Gangnam District.

As a specialized hospital for obstetrics and gynecology designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, CHA Gangnam Medical Center provides top-tier healthcare services through 14 specialized departments, including obstetrics and gynecology, and 39 specialized centers and clinics, such as Fertility Center, IVF Center, and the High-Risk Pregnancy Clinic. The hospital offers precise diagnoses and treatments, specializing in uterine fibroids and gynecological cancers, and utilizes cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical techniques to ensure minimal scarring and rapid recovery. It has also achieved the highest number of robotic surgeries in obstetrics and gynecology in the country, with over 5,000 procedures performed.

Since its establishment in 1984, CHA Gangnam Medical Center's Fertility Center has pioneered numerous groundbreaking achievements, including the birth of the first test-tube baby at a private hospital in Korea, the country's first successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), the world's first birth through in vitro maturation of an immature oocytes, and the first baby born from vitrified (frozen) eggs. These accomplishments have earned the hospital global recognition for its research and development.

Gallery Simon (갤러리 시몬)

Gallery Simon (갤러리 시몬)

17.0Km    2022-09-15

20, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Since its opening in April, 1994, Gallery Simon has continued to focus on promoting the beauty of modern art. Exhibitions include works from experienced artists as well as the works of budding artists, both from Korea and abroad. Select artists, referred to collectively as "Simon's Friends," have exhibitions annually. The changing collections allow the museum and featured artists to constantly strive for improvement and follow the changes in art over time.

Daelim Museum (대림미술관)

Daelim Museum (대림미술관)

17.0Km    2022-07-29

21, Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Daelim Museum, built by the Daelim Group, was first established in Daejeon in 1996 and later moved to Jongno, Seoul in 2002. The art gallery studies, analyzes, and presents modern art through the lens of photography and holds exhibitions centered around photo media.

The museum is located in the residential area of Tongui-dong, near the time-honored Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum, which was designed by French architect, Vincent Cornu, and built by the Daelim Corporation, opened its door to the public in late May 2002.

On the first floor, there is a garden, parking lot, reception desk, storage area, and conference room. On the second and third floor are offices and exhibition hall approximately 595 m² in size, consisting of small and large rooms, a long gallery, and a special high-ceilinged exhibition space. On the fourth floor, there is a seminar room that can seat up to 120 guests and a balcony with a beautiful view. From the balcony of the seminar room, Visitors can also enjoy a wide open view of Inwangsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain. The stained glass panels (designed to reflect the beauty of traditional Korean wrapping cloth) and the scenic lounges on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building add to the overall charm.

Above all else, the museum was designed with consideration of the photos, which are very sensitive to humidity, light, and temperature.

SYNERGY Plastic Surgery (시너지성형외과의원)

17.0Km    2025-10-23

1st, 5th Floors, SYH Tower, 107 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Synergy Plastic Surgery is a clinic specializing in anti-aging procedures such as facelifts, neck lifts, forehead lifts, and stem cell treatments. The clinic's head doctor, Jung Kyung-in, graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and has over 27 years of experience. He personally provides one-on-one customized consultations to ensure a systematic surgical process. Notably, the clinic has specialized expertise in accessing not just the surface layer of the skin but also the underlying SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) layer, aiming for fundamental improvement. They also perform procedures using stem cells.

Seoul Metropolitan Library (서울도서관)

17.0Km    2022-12-14

110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Seoul Library provides access to a wide range of documents and materials about Seoul Metropolitan City. Visitors will find diverse resources related to the city including history, culture, urban planning, transportation, environmental issues, administration, reports on outbound visitors, research documents, video clips, and e-data.

Seochon Village (서촌마을)

Seochon Village (서촌마을)

17.1Km    2024-12-02

45 Pirundae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Nuha-dong)

Seochon Village is the name given to the area to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a historic village, home to old shops and hanok buildings that have stood the test of time. Korean traditions and contemporary sensibilities coexist within Seochon Village’s maze-like alleyways, creating the unique ambience that makes the district so beloved. One can find shops, guesthouses, cafés, and restaurants in the village.

Deesse Plastic Surgery (청담여신성형외과의원)

17.1Km    2025-10-29

(14th-15th Floors, Nonhyeon-dong), 108 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Deesse Plastic Surgery provides the highest level of medical care in Korea in the fields of lip plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, facial bone contouring, face-lift, and eyelid surgery. Many foreign patients are visiting us after hearing about our reputation. In order to provide high-quality medical services to foreign patients, we have interpretation coordinators available for Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and other languages on site. Also, we constantly strive to improve the quality of medical services to ensure the best experience for international patients. As a result, the hospital is rapidly gaining recognition by people around the world interested in receiving plastic surgery in Korea, and the results have been remarkable and foreign customers who visited our hospital showed high satisfaction. Our efforts have been rewarded in 2023 as we were designated by the Ministry of Justice for excellent medical tourism.