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Nungin Sunwon (능인선원)

Nungin Sunwon (능인선원)

13.9Km    2024-03-20

340 Yangjae-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nungin Sunwon, nestled at the base of Guryongsan Mountain, is named after another name of Buddha, Sakyamuni, signifying "the one who skillfully educates and benefits others." This temple complex includes several key structures: the Daeungjeon Hall, the Dharma Hall, the Gwaneumjeon Hall, and the resplendent Great Bhaisajyaguru, known for its golden glow. Additionally, the site houses a Buddhist university, providing a range of programs that cover basic to advanced Buddhist studies.

Soma Museum of Art (소마미술관)

Soma Museum of Art (소마미술관)

13.9Km    2023-04-13

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Soma Museum of Art was opened in September 2004 as a cultural space amid the nature of Seoul Olympic Park. The museum displays over 222 sculptures, and offers a variety of cultural and educational programs, including the nation's first drawing center and archive.

Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

13.9Km    2024-03-12

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench  and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.

Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital (이화의대부속서울병원)

14.0Km    2025-10-23

260 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital is designed with a focus on optimizing care for infectious diseases, featuring 3-bed standard wards and single-bed rooms in all intensive care units. Building on our long history of excellence in women’s education, treatment, and research, we have established a competitive edge by specializing in women’s cancers, including breast, thyroid, uterine, and ovarian cancers. Our expertise extends beyond women’s health, offering specialized medical services for severe conditions such as bladder, stomach, and colorectal cancers, as well as cardiovascular diseases. We also provide comprehensive care for chronic adult conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
Our recently opened Ewha Womans University Cerebrovascular Hospital and Ewha Womans University Aorta and Vascular Hospital are equipped with the latest technology to offer advanced surgery and treatment for stroke, aneurysms, heart, and aortic diseases. The Ewha Womans University Mother and Baby Hospital is dedicated to the specialized care of high-risk mothers and newborns, ensuring the best outcomes for maternal and child health. Additionally, we offer personalized health management through our specialized centers, including the Wellness Health Checkup Center and the Well-Aging Center, to support our patients’ overall well-being.

Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

14.0Km    2023-10-19

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Olympic Park is an impressive leisure facility in which historic remains from the Baekje era share space with modern, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, an eco-friendly forest, and spacious grass fields. The legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the park not only houses the country’s largest sports arena, but has also become a place where Seoul residents come to relax and unwind.

Spread across approximately 1.45 million square meters, Olympic Park encompasses the land that was once Mongchontoseong Fortress and Mongchonhaeja (manmade lake) from the early Baekje period. The park is divided into several zones, including a leisure sports park, a cultural art park, an eco-park, and the History Experience Park dedicated to the area’s rich historic heritage.

Because Olympic Park is so large and takes over three hours to explore, visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with entrances and exits and travel routes before they start. To further save time, visitors can ride the Road Train (“Hodori Train”) located next to Peace Square.

Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관)

Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관)

14.0Km    2021-08-13

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

The Mongchon Museum of History, located within Olympic Park, displays artifacts from the excavations of Mongchontoseong Fortress, such as earthen fortifications as well as other artifacts of the Baekje Kingdom period, offering a glimpse into Baekje culture. A model of a Baekje dugout hut site reveals ancient dwelling patterns. Also, the facility displays a perfectly preserved model of ancient houses and tombs, giving visitors the feel of traveling back to prehistoric ages.

Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

14.0Km    2022-07-27

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Gyujanggak Library was founded in 1776 during the reign of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, at which time it was located within the Changdeokgung Palace grounds. It functioned as the royal library, which housed writings of the previous kings, their relics and books from home and abroad.

Today Seoul National University maintains the items of Gyujanggak in a traditional Korean building which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities necessary for the preservation of cultural heritages. Moreover, Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University collects and publishes books from a variety of sectors such as politics, economy and society.

Gyujanggak now houses more than 270,000 items including 7 national treasures, 8 treasures, 180,000-plus old books, about 50,000 documents and 18,000 printing blocks. Among them, Joseon Wangjo Sillok (the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a National Treasure), Seungjeongwon Ilgi (the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat, a National Treasure) and Uigwe (the Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty) have been designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritages.

Seoul National University (서울대학교)

14.0Km    2023-07-07

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is the most reputable university in Korea based on its long academic history and tradition. It was the first national university in Korea established by merging several institutions of higher education around the Seoul area, including Kyongsong University

aT Center (에이티센터)

aT Center (에이티센터)

14.0Km    2022-08-26

27, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

aT Center is a convention center where exhibitions, conventions, and business trades all take place. Cutting-edge exhibition and conference rooms are suitable for various types of exhibitions, seminars, banquets, events, performances and more. To support successful events, aT Center provides simultaneous interpretation services, an audio-visual system, cold storage and a trade information service. The center is a one-stop venue for trade, comprised of an export firm hall, export promotion hall and other related facilities, offering a permanent exhibition of promised exported items, promotion, consulting with overseas buyers and collecting overseas information. The center is situated in a pleasant neighborhood, located near Seoul's convenient transportation system and hospitals, fitness centers, stores, restaurants, large-sized parking lots, making it a cultural resting area.

Korea University Guro Hospital (고려대학교의과대학부속 구로병원)

14.1Km    2025-10-23

148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Korea University Guro Hospital is the region's leading medical institution, excelling as a comprehensive general hospital equipped to handle the most critically ill patients.
We have firmly established ourselves as a cornerstone of Korean healthcare by operating a premier cancer hospital, Seoul's top regional emergency medical center, the nation's sole major trauma specialist training center, a Ministry of Health and Welfare-designated high-risk maternal and neonatal care center, and the only regional drug safety center in western Seoul.
Notably, we were the first in Korea to integrate multidisciplinary treatment into cancer care, achieving a remarkable success rate. Our expertise in cancer treatment is unparalleled, with robotic surgeries at the highest standard nationwide. We have established and operated the Robot Epicenter in recognition of our advanced capabilities.
Korea University Guro Hospital remains committed to advancing medical technology and fulfilling its mission as a top-tier general hospital, providing trustworthy and dedicated care with a patient-centered focus.