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Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

12.5Km    2025-06-18

161 Magokdong-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Botanical Garden was created in Magok, the last remaining development site in Seoul, to introduce native plants and horticulture of 12 different cities from around the world and raise ecological awareness in the city. Seoul Botanic Park integrates a botanical garden and a public park, and the area is the size of 70 soccer fields. It serves as a bridgehead and lifelong education institution with the aim of spreading urban garden culture while staying true to its original role as a plant research conservation institution through expanding endangered wild plant habitats, researching the proliferation of species, and developing varieties. The botanical garden is divided into four spaces: Open Forest, Themed Garden, Lake Garden, and Wetland Garden. The main highlight is the Themed Garden that comprises the Botanic Center, Mogok Cultural Hall, and an outdoor themed garden. 

Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

12.5Km    2025-10-23

(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.

Sungsam Medical Foundation, Miz Medi Hospital (성삼의료재단미즈메디병원)

12.5Km    2025-10-23

295 Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

MizMedi Hospital began as an obstetrics and gynecology center specializing in infertility treatment in 1991. In 2000, we expanded to become a general hospital for women, providing comprehensive care for infertility and a wide range of women's health issues. 

- The first JCI-certified hospital in Korea specializing in women's healthcare
- An obstetrics and gynecology hospital accredited by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
- 64 specialists and 322 highly skilled employees
- Serving 390,000 patients and delivering 4,000 babies each year
- Performing over 8,000 surgeries each year, with most gynecologic conditions treated laparoscopically, and more than 1,700 in vitro fertilization procedures, frozen embryo transfers, and artificial insemination treatments— with a pregnancy success rate of over 50%

Proudly, we are MizMedi Hospital.

YONSEI HEAL DENTAL CLINIC (연세힐치과의원)

12.6Km    2025-11-24

1st–2nd Floor, Ujangsan Harrington Tower, 231 Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Yonsei Heal Dental Clinic has upheld the values of trust and healing since its founding in 2014. Guided by a patient-centered philosophy, a team of ten specialized doctors works collaboratively to deliver precise and safe treatments using world-class digital systems. With expertise spanning implants, digital restorative care, and laminates, the clinic pursues excellence in both function and aesthetics. Built on integrity and meticulous care, Yonsei Heal Dental restores not only smiles but also the quality of life.

Lotte World Tower & Mall (롯데월드타워&롯데월드몰)

Lotte World Tower & Mall (롯데월드타워&롯데월드몰)

12.7Km    2024-11-28

300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3213-5000

Lotte World Tower was designed with a conceptual motif inspired by Korean ceramics and writing brushes. With 123 floors total, the tower is the fifth tallest building in the world, standing at 555 meters. The tower contains galleries, cafés, and a luxury hotel, in addition to a skywalk and an observation deck. It is one of the best spots to appreciate the breathtaking view of Seoul's vibrant city lights.

Lotte World Mall, located next to the tower, features Avenuel, a complex of luxury department stores. The multi-leveled mall draws in many visitors as one of the top shopping attractions in Seoul, with a variety of domestic and foreign brands. The mall also offers a wide-range of entertainment facilities, such as a movie theater, aquarium, concert hall, and more.

Bicena (비채나)

12.7Km    2025-05-20

81F, 300 , Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3213-1261

Bicena provides tasty Korean cuisine available only in Korea in a refined interior.

Legend Heroes Jamsil Lotte World Mall (레전드히어로즈 잠실롯데월드몰점)

Legend Heroes Jamsil Lotte World Mall (레전드히어로즈 잠실롯데월드몰점)

12.7Km    2025-11-06

3F, Lotte World Mall, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

A screen theme park full of exciting games
It is a screen theme park where Girls' Generation's Yoona and Sooyoung enjoyed indoor activities in 'Sosi Tam Tam'. There are 10 sports and games, including baseball, soccer, archery, shooting, racing games, and climbing. When the game starts, everyone concentrates on the game with a greater sense of immersion than imagined. After making a reservation for the game you want, when your turn comes, you tag the card within 60 seconds, which shortens the waiting time, making it convenient to use.

Samseongsan Holy Ground (삼성산성지)

Samseongsan Holy Ground (삼성산성지)

12.7Km    2021-08-17

454-16, Hoam-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-875-2271

During the Gihae Persecution of 1839, three French Catholic priests were sentenced to death for spreading Catholicism in Korea. Saint Laurent Joseph Marius Imbert (Bishop), Saint Pierre Philibert Maubant (Priest), and Saint Jacques Honore Chastan (Priest) were beheaded on September 21, 1839 at Saenamteo, currently known as the Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, and their bodies were buried at Samseongsan Mountain and later transferred to the grotto of Myeondong Cathedral.

BGN Eye Clinic (밝은눈안과의원)

12.7Km    2025-10-23

(11th Floor), 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Since its foundation in 2000, BGN Eye Clinic has been playing a leading role in the field of vision correction. We offer a variety of vision correction surgeries using the latest medical technology and equipment, such as LASIK, LASEK, and intraocular lens implants, with emphasis on personalized care for each patient. We provide world-class healthcare through ceaseless research and investment in healthy vision for our patients. We strive to help our patients feel safe and comfortable with our warm-hearted and friendly services, providing high-quality care in a pleasant environment.

BGN is positioning itself as a trusted healthcare organization with a patient-centered approach.

Carols Main Branch (캐롤스 본점)

Carols Main Branch (캐롤스 본점)

12.7Km    2025-12-02

서울특별시 송파구 올림픽로 300 (신천동)

Located in Songpa-gu, Carols is a family restaurant that recreates traditional American meals, complete with a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. For the older generation, it offers authentic American flavors and the comfort of a family restaurant that they remember visiting with their parents as children. For the younger generation, it offers a retro family restaurant experience that they have never felt before. The menu is full of family favorites like baby back ribs, Monte Cristo, spaghetti, burgers, steaks, and sweet parfaits for dessert, as well as a kids' meal for the little ones, so there's something for everyone.