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Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

3.4Km    2022-08-30

26, Imjeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kim Koo Museum & Library was built in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate Baekbeom Kim Koo (1876-1949), a highly respected Korean independence activist. It opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate Kim Koo's efforts and achievements in Korean history. The main hall is comprised of two floors, exhibiting relics related to his entire life. A statue of a seated Kim Koo is situated in the central space of the first hall.

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

3.4Km    2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.

Buvette Main Branch (부베트 본점)

Buvette Main Branch (부베트 본점)

3.4Km    2025-12-02

854 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Located in Gangnam, Buvette is a French Gastrotheque where one can enjoy stories and aesthetics of European-style antiques. The place offers heartwarming home-style meals that have been passed down through generations. Early morning coffee and breakfast, lunch with friends, dinner with family, and after-meal cocktails are all possible at Buvette, where delicious food and a lively atmosphere come together to suit a variety of lifestyles. It also has an outdoor terrace that sets the perfect atmosphere for a glass of wine or champagne and is particularly popular among the younger generation. Its signature menu items include of sole meunière, French onion soup, and chorizo oil pasta. The place is easy to find as it is located in a commercial building on the first floor of Andaz Hotel in Apgujeong. 

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town (동대문 종합시장·동대문 쇼핑타운)

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town (동대문 종합시장·동대문 쇼핑타운)

3.4Km    2025-06-30

266 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December 1970 as the largest of its kind in Asia and has maintained that status for the last 40 years. Browsing the plethora of shops, you can find fabric and clothing following all the latest global fashion trends. Dongdaemun Shopping Complex continues to build up its reputation as a hub of international design.

Grand Plastic Surgery (그랜드성형외과의원)

3.4Km    2025-10-23

(#601, 6th Floor, JB Miso Building), 841 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

With top-notch multidisciplinary medical staff 
and a one-stop total healthcare system, 
we lead the world in aesthetic medicine.

Grand Plastic Surgery opened its doors in 2004. 
In its 19-year history, we established ourselves as Korea's leading aesthetic medicine group. 

We are the hospital of choice for more than 30,000 international patients, attracting patients from more than 100 countries around the world with a top-tier specialized medical consultation system, a well-organized safety system, and distinguished services tailored to both domestic and international patients. 

Grand Plastic Surgery promises satisfactory surgical results to our patients with our long-standing surgical experience and know-how, and aims to become a medical group capable of leading not only Korea but also Asia and the world.

Busan Agujjim Gulbossam (부산아구찜굴보쌈)

Busan Agujjim Gulbossam (부산아구찜굴보쌈)

3.4Km    2024-10-15

서울특별시 종로구 돈화문로 35

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy braised monkfish. Stewed monkfish is a spicy seafood dish made of fish and vegetables.

Some Sevit (세빛섬)

3.4Km    2022-12-16

2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Some Sevit is a culture complex made up of three man-made floating islands near the southern end of Banpo Bridge. The islands were created with the theme of "flowers of the Hangang River" and represent the view, life, and the earth, as well as a flower in various stages of life. The largest island, 'Some Gavit' symbolizes the view and takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility that can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions, and more. The second island, 'Some Chavit' looks like a flower bud, an image of life. A range of cultural experiences and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods, and restaurants using 3D to bring themes to life are located here. The third and smallest island, 'Some Solvit' takes the form of a seed planted in the earth. This island has water sports facilities and an outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hangang River. Around the floating islands are LED lights that create a fantastic night view under the theme of "a gleaming light in the mist."

Doosan Art Center (두산아트센터)

Doosan Art Center (두산아트센터)

3.4Km    2021-11-01

15, Jong-ro 33-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Doosan Art Center, which opened on October 1, 2007, is structured around three different spaces: The Yonkang Hall, exclusively designed for musical performances, Space 111, a “space for art incubation,” and the Doosan Gallery, built for installations.
The Yongang Hall, a theater with 620-person seating capacity, has specially designed lightings and a world-class audio-visual system to provide a second-to-none sensory experience.
Space 111 can accommodate a broad range of performing arts, from theater and dance to film and music concerts. The Doosan Gallery is open to the public, and art exhibitions and performances here can be enjoyed free of charge.
All three theaters include spacious lobbies with handicapped access, designated seating for parents with infants, and meeting areas. Rest rooms are also available nearby, in order to avoid long queues and long walks during intermission.

Apgujeong Oracle Clinic (압구정오라클피부과)

3.4Km    2025-10-23

(4th Floor, Miseung Building, Sinsa-dong) 23 Apgujeong-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

A happy choice for a beautiful life!
Welcome to Apgujeong Oracle Clinic led by Dr. Park Je-young, a dermatologist from Seoul National University.
Dr. Park has given academic lectures and facilitated live seminars in and outside of Korea for 15 years. He is also certified as a Master Key Doctor for Ulthera, Thermage, Titanium, etc.
As a doctor who teaches doctors, Dr. Park is the largest source of competitive advantage for Apgujeong Oracle Clinic, a clinic beyond comparison with other hospitals.
Experience personalized care from dermatology specialists.
In addition, we offer personalized aesthetic programs according to each individual's skin type, and visitors can access comprehensive skin care services as well as skin disease treatment.

The 3.0 Clinic (더3.0피부과의원)

3.4Km    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!