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Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

3.3Km    2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Mediwin Co., Ltd. (주식회사 메디윈)

3.3Km    2025-10-23

(#1111, Korea Business Center), 309 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Mediwin has worked with the best hospitals in Korea to promote medical tourism and international patients. 

For severe international patients, we collaborate with Asan Medical Center and Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, and we serve patients through all specialties: ophthalmology, plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, internal medicine, and medical checkups, etc.

We always strive to help Mongolian patients choose the right hospital for their conditions and secure the best medical care.
We founded the company to promulgate Korea's medical excellence across the world.

We offer medical and general tourism services and have extensive experience serving Mongolian visitors.
We hope you will find the best medical experience at Mediwin, Co., Ltd. Thank you.

SEVEN LUCK CASINO - Gangnam COEX Branch (세븐럭카지노(강남코엑스점))

SEVEN LUCK CASINO - Gangnam COEX Branch (세븐럭카지노(강남코엑스점))

3.4Km    2023-08-03

58, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The Gangnam COEX branch of Seven Luck Casino is a Korean-style casino with an oriental atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities. A total area of 6,093.57㎡ houses 82 table games and 121 of the latest machine games. Visitors can enjoy a great variety of gaming options such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Tai-sai, Roulette, Caribbean Poker, and slot machines. With its convenient location in the central Gangnam area, the casino also makes for an ideal place to sightsee and shop.

Dogo Dental Clinic (도고치과의원)

3.4Km    2025-10-23

(4th Floor, Yungok Building), 533 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

‘Dogo’ is an ancient Korean word used to describe the groundwork that had to be done before placing the foundation stone to build traditional Korean houses and buildings. Dogo Dental Clinic pursues only the best treatment based on fundamentals, principles, and hygiene. We share all processes with our patients and do not overtreat.
Dr. Rumi Lee from New Zealand provides the best treatment in English with diverse experience practicing in both New Zealand and Korea for several years. 
We are very close to COEX and Bongeunsa Temple and in close proximity to transportation options, convenience facilities, and tourist attractions. Thus, you can enjoy many other experiences before and after receiving dental treatment. 
Our clinic boasts an elegant interior and treatment space but the treatment fee is reasonable, so many patients like to visit. With Dr. Lee's delicacy and gentleness, even those who are afraid of dental treatment can feel comfortable.

Hallym University of Graduate Studies (한림국제대학원대학교)

3.4Km    2025-01-10

405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Founded in 2004 by Ilsong Educational Foundation, Hallym University of Graduate Studies is a private college located at 405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu. Originally, it was founded as an international graduate college of Hallym University in 1997, but it has separated from Hallym University as of 2004.

201Company (이공일컴퍼니)

3.4Km    2025-10-23

2F, 151 Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

201 Company runs a full-service travel agency called 201 Medi Tour, which supports medical tourism, including attracting foreign patients, in a more efficient package format.
Customers can select services they want such as the hospital, tours, meals, accommodations, vehicles, medical interpretation, and tour guides. 201 Company partners with approximately 200 hospitals in various disciplines, including critical patients, rehabilitation, physical check-ups, plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and traditional Korean medicine. Additionally, the company offers various products including wellness programs (relaxation, retreat, healing) along with medical services. The company recommends, provides, and operates customized medical tourism packages through communication with customers.

Gangnam JS Hospital (강남제이에스병원)

3.5Km    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.

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

3.5Km    2025-12-10

29 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Sichuan House serves over 30 Chinese dishes, featuring fiery chili peppers from Sichuan perfectly balanced with 17 spices from around the world. Since introducing authentic mala food for the first time in Korea in 2009, it offers dishes such as mala hot pot, Sichuan spicy fried chicken, and tan tan noodles. The interior, utilizing brown bricks and black frames, creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Shanghai.

COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

3.5Km    2024-07-17

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The COEX Aquarium comprises 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scale aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures of 650 different species, exhibited in 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in this aquarium. Over 20 rest areas located throughout the aquarium, as well as an open-top water tank releasing anions make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam a perfect healing place for local and international visitors.

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

3.5Km    2022-07-27

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, Starfield Library offers visitors a perfect reading space. The two-story library has 13-meter-tall bookshelfs and soft lights to ease the eyes as well as various types of tables with electric plugs for those with laptops. With more than 50,000 books ranging from literature to hobbies as well as over 400 types of magazines, visitors are welcome to find pleasure in reading and relax.