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Seorae Village (서래마을)

9.6Km    2022-12-16

Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6220

Seorae Village is located in between Banpo 4-dong and Bangbaebon-dong in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Seorae Village took its form as a French neighborhood when French residents moved to the area after Ecole Francaise de Seoul, a school for French residents in Korea, was established here in 1985. According to 2008 census, about half of the total 1,000 French citizens residing in Korea were registered to be living in Seorae Village. The area naturally took shape as a global neighborhood as many international residents settled at Seorae Village much thanks to the strong presence of French residents. In addition to its convenient location near the central district area as well as Gangnam area and Hangang River Park, Seorae Village serves as a pleasant environment space for all.

Many shops and restaurants in Seorae Village are small in size and rather charming, resembling those in Europe. A bakery that makes traditional French baguettes using ingredients directly imported from France can be found here. In recent years, Seorae Village has undergone several changes, gaining much attention as one of the most modern and fanciest regions found in Seoul.

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center (서울대학교병원 강남의원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

(38th,39th Floors and Part of 3rd Floor), 152 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center, an extension of the world-renowned Seoul National University Hospital, offers specialized checkups annually to over 50,000 visitors. Notably, the center boasts exceptional success rates, including a global-leading 1% cancer diagnosis rate and top-level 50% detection rate for colorectal adenomas.

Korea Military Academy (육군사관학교)

Korea Military Academy (육군사관학교)

9.6Km    2022-08-30

574, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2197-6125

Korea Military Academy is a place of strict rules, patriotism, and military cadets. It was extremely difficult for outsiders to visit the academy until 1997, when a special tourism course was created. The course showcases the major sites at Korea Military Academy. Starting from the school information center, visitors can see the museum, memorial hall, and exhibition center in a 1.5 hour course. The Military Museum displays treasures and materials from each branch of the military, while visitors can see the history of the military and lifestyle of cadets at the memorial hall. However, the highlight of a trip to Korea Military Academy is watching the Hwarang Ceremony, a parade of cadets which takes place every Saturday at 11:30. In the ceremony, cadets don their formal uniform to march. Touring the academy at 10 is perfect for watching the parade later.

Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (밝은성모안과의원)

9.6Km    2025-11-28

3rd, 16th, 17th, and 18th Floors, Cambridge Building, 110 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center opened in 2000 and has been a trusted leader since the early generation of vision correction surgery in Korea. With decades of experience and a strong clinical track record, we provide safe, precise procedures such as LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE LASIK using advanced technology.

To ensure both surgical accuracy and a satisfying patient experience, we offer state-of-the-art equipment, highly experienced specialists, reasonable procedure costs, and a comprehensive postoperative care system.

Recognized by patients from Korea and around the world,
Bright St. Mary’s Eye Center (Gangnam Branch) invites you to enjoy a brighter, clearer everyday life.

Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic (강남 아름다운나라 피부과)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

(12th Floor), 390 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic has been at the forefront of Thermage technology, starting with the first-generation Thermacool in 2003, followed by the second-generation Thermage NXT, third-generation Thermage CPT, and the fourth-generation Thermage FLX.
The medical team at Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic has published eight SCI-level papers related to Thermage, accounting for 10% of all Thermage-related research worldwide.
The clinic’s expertise in achieving effective lifting results without skin damage is due to continuous research and the skilled medical team. 
The clinic offers its own skincare brand, Arumdaun Nara Cosmetics.

World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

9.7Km    2024-10-23

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park.

* Pyeonghwa Park: Closest to Seoul World Cup Stadium, it holds a pond, garden, children’s playground, and forest. As a representative park of World Cup Park, the park was designed in hopes of peace and harmony between mankind and nature. It is often used as a picnic area and place for nature studies.

* Nanji Hangang Park: Nanji Hangang Park was developed on the banks of the Hangang River. In contrast to other Hangang River parks, Nanji Hangang Park is a water-friendly park that has a gradual slope towards the riverbank. The park consists of a camping ground, soccer field, basketball court, grass field, cruise ship port, and an area for nature studies.

* Haneul Park: Haneul Park consists of vast grassland located at the highest elevation of the five parks. The park's pasture is covered with eulalias and wild flowers in their most natural state. In addition, 30,000 butterflies of different species were introduced in 2000 to stabilize the ecosystem. Five wind-powered generators provide power to the park and the park’s maintenance office. Once a mountain of garbage, it is now a green hill with 22 lookout points offering breathtaking views of Seoul, including the N Seoul Tower, Bukhansan Mountain, and Hangang River. Tall trees are line the park to provide shades and serve as resting spots for visitors. As a popular spot to enjoy the sight of eulalias, the park usually remains open until late in the evening during the Eulalia Festival period.

* Noeul Park: In order to prevent the vast area of land of what was once a wasteland from becoming an unnecessary chunk of land, a nine-hole golf course was constructed in what is now known as Noeul Park. The golf course serves as an environment friendly entertainment park to visitors while stabilizing the geographical formation and has an urban park nearby that offers scenic views of the Hangang River and beautiful sunset. Located west of the golf park is Noeul Square, decorated with shrubs and flowers.

* Nanjicheon Park: Nanjicheon Park was developed from the Nanji Stream, which flowed under Haneul Park. It was once overflowing with sewage runoff from a nearby landfill, but it has since been beautifully restored into a park with clear water. The park is built to serve as a recreational spot for those with for youths, elders, and people with disabilities.

Seoul World Cup Stadium (서울월드컵경기장)

Seoul World Cup Stadium (서울월드컵경기장)

9.7Km    2025-03-15

240 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2000

Seoul World Cup Stadium, constructed for the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, stands as the largest soccer-specific stadium in Korea. Currently serving as the home ground for FC Seoul's K-League , it also hosts matches for the South Korean national soccer team. The vicinity boasts large-scale supermarkets, cinemas, sports centers, and saunas. Nearby attractions include Haneul Park and Pyeonghwa Park.

Montmartre Park (몽마르뜨공원)

9.7Km    2024-03-20

59 Banpo-daero 37-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6860

Montmartre Park, situated above Seorae Village, earns its name due to the significant number of French residents in the vicinity. This small park exudes an atmosphere of art and romance, fitting its namesake. Adorned with poems and sculptures contributed by French poets and artists, the park also features busts depicting renowned figures like Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso. Towards the park's conclusion, Nue Bridge connects it to the Seoripul Neighborhood Park.

Glory Seoul Eye Clinic (글로리서울안과의원)

9.7Km    2025-10-23

2F, 3 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

At Glory Seoul Eye Clinic, the medical staff members are graduates of Seoul National University and have abundant surgical experiences spanning 15 years. They have also worked on over 100 thousand presbyopia and cataract surgery cases, a first in Korea. The clinic provides safer, skilled medical services with its CATALYS® laser and fourth-generation advanced vision correction equipment. 
The top-notch medical staff treats various conditions such as All-Laser LASIK, All-Laser LASEK, lens implantation, presbyopia correction, cataract surgery, and retinal diseases.
The clinic provides services tailored to the needs of medical tourists who prioritize medical technology, service quality, and price. Additionally, convenient transportation access is another merit of the clinic as it is located in the vicinity of Gangnam Station, an area that represents Seoul. Glory Seoul Eye Clinic's priority is to improve the quality of life of medical tourists through vision improvement.

Medical Korea Service Co., Ltd (주식회사 메디컬코리아서비스)

9.7Km    2025-11-27

4th Floor, 8 Teheran-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Medical Korea Service is a global medical concierge agency specializing in premium skincare, regenerative therapy (stem cell & NK), wellness programs, and advanced plastic surgery in Korea. Recognized by the City of Seoul and Gangnam-gu, we partner exclusively with top-tier, accredited clinics and board-certified specialists with 10–20 years of experience. Our multilingual VIP teams (English, Indonesian, Chinese) provide end-to-end care—from personalized treatment planning to on-site support—making MKS a trusted choice for international clients across Southeast Asia.