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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

7.2Km    2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

7.2Km    2024-03-19

Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

Aritaum - Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 외대역)

Aritaum - Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 외대역)

7.2Km    2024-04-18

25, Hwigyeong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Gangnam JS Hospital (강남제이에스병원)

7.2Km    2025-10-23

122 Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Gangnam JS Hospital is an orthopedic hospital staffed by doctors who have served the Korean national soccer team. We specialize in cartilage regeneration and degenerative arthritis treatment using cord blood stem cells.
We have published eight SCI(E) papers in our field and, with advanced medical technology and care, have attracted celebrities and royalty from the GCC countries, as well as international patients from diverse backgrounds, including Guus Hiddink, a renowned soccer coach.
We focus on treating sports injuries and spinal pain, including back and neck issues, offering the same level of care as for national athletes.

Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

7.2Km    2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool (서대문 문화체육회관 실내수영장)

7.2Km    2024-03-20

39 Baekryeonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool, covering 973 square meters, features a total of seven lanes with both adult and children's pools. The facility provides regular swimming lessons, survival swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, and more. The water quality is maintained using a natural salt electrolysis system. For free swimming, visitors can purchase tickets from the kiosk on the second floor, receive wristbands from the information desk, and enjoy the facility at an affordable cost.

The Hyundai Seoul (더현대 서울)

The Hyundai Seoul (더현대 서울)

7.2Km    2024-07-22

108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Hyundai Seoul, an ultra-modern flagship store, is located in the heart of Seoul, the center of globally trending K-content. Under the slogan of "Echoes for the Future," The Hyundai Seoul presents the vision for a happier tomorrow and standards for new life. Featuring an innovative design of spaces, global content curation, and, even, futuristic technologies, The Hyundai Seoul is the most prominent new global landmark in Seoul. At The Hyundai Seoul, the latest global trends in interior and architectural design can be witnessed from encounters with novel materials, the balance between planes and lines, and creative interior design filled with light. As soon as one steps into The Hyundai Seoul, the Sounds Forest and Waterfall Garden welcome them with open arms. This incredible piece of nature encountered in such a high-tech structure designed for the future is amazingly beautiful. A vast 3,306-square-meter indoor garden with natural grass and sunlight falling through the glass ceiling located some 20 meters high delivers echoes of a forest to all visitors. Art is a language in the broadest category that can be felt and empathized with without speaking. A large 595-square-meter three-dimensional exhibit instantaneously and overwhelmingly stimulates inspiration as soon as one enters. Inspiration for better lives and communication for culture start here. An artwork by Studio Swine designed with a message from nature - Unite & Shine, STUDIO SWINE - and appreciated by the audience that feels and enjoys it meets with high-end brands on the Exclusive Label (1F) floor.

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul (페어몬트 앰배서더 서울 (Fairmont Ambassador Seoul))

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul (페어몬트 앰배서더 서울 (Fairmont Ambassador Seoul))

7.2Km    2025-10-27

108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "Strange Lawyer Woo Young-woo"

In the drama, an incident occurred during a wedding ceremony held at this hotel, and it is the place where Youngwoo visited to investigate. It is a 5-star luxury hotel with 308 rooms, and it is very impressive to see the skyline and view of Seoul. As it is close to Hangang Park as well as Hyundai Department Store and IFC Mall, it is the perfect place to stay, relax and enjoy shopping at the same time.

Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

Lize Company - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라이즈컴퍼니 홍대점)

7.2Km    2024-04-22

1F, 94-3, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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