Gwanggyosan Mountain (광교산)

9.3Km 2024-02-29

58 Sanggwanggyo-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwanggyosan Mountain straddles the cities of Suwon and Yongin. Its summit, Shirubong Peak, stands at 852 meters above sea level. The mountain is located in a plain area with no large mountains around it, and the ridges are very gentle and lush with trees in all directions, so many people visit for forest bathing and hiking. Its winter snowscapes are particularly renowned. Notable cultural assets include the tomb and monument of General Kim Joon Ryong, built to commemorate his great victory during the Qing invasion of Joseon, and the tomb of Sim On who served as a civil minister in Joseon dynasty.

Sono Eyewear - Seocho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (소노안경원 서초)

9.3Km 2024-04-18

#112, 23, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원)

9.3Km 2021-07-16

77, Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-879-6525

Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are Anguksa Shrine, the general’s birthplace, and a three-story stone pagoda, which was made during the Goryeo dynasty. The 4.48-meter-high pagoda is made of granite, and is called “Kang Gam-chan Tap (pagoda)” or “Kang Gam-chan Nakseongdae Tap”.

*Anguksa Shrine
Anguksa is a shrine built in 1974 emulating the wooden architecture style of the Goryeo era. The shrine has high ceilings and houses the portrait of General Kang Gam-chan. The shrine is located on the road leading to the back gate of Seoul National University and has become a popular place in the area.

*Nakseongdae Yuji
Nakseongdae Yuji is the birthplace of General Kang Gam-chan and the original location of the three-story pagoda. During the maintenance of Nakseongdae area in 1973, the pagoda was moved into the vicinity of Anguksa Shrine, and a two-meter tall monument was erected in its original location to mark the historical significance of the site.

First Samsung Eye Center (퍼스트삼성안과의원)

9.3Km 2025-10-23

5F, 22 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

First Samsung Eye Center's medical staff consistently conducts research and academic activities. They publish papers in international academic journals each year, and they are committed to providing quality medical services to customers.
The medical staff members have such outstanding skills that they perform surgeries that other ophthalmology clinics find challenging. With over 100,000 surgical cases for the past 20 years, including cataract surgery, vision correction, and retinal surgery, the medical staff at First Samsung Eye Center provides safe surgeries without side effects and high-quality vision results.
The clinic has the latest equipment that allows examinations and surgeries of all ocular diseases. It accurately diagnoses patients' eye conditions and manages the process from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery care.

Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

9.3Km 2022-07-27

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-6030

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.

Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

9.3Km 2021-03-03

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-9504

Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.

Seoul National University (서울대학교)

9.3Km 2023-07-07

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-5114

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

Olive Young - Gangnam Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강남중앙)

9.3Km 2024-04-22

372, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Samsung Medical Center (삼성서울병원)

9.4Km 2025-10-23

81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Samsung Medical Center (SMC) has been at the forefront of change in the Korean medical field since its foundation in 1994. Guided by its new vision, "We aspire to be the frontier of future medicine," SMC is committed to delivering excellent treatment results for patients with severe and complex diseases by using the latest medical technologies. SMC's International Healthcare Center (IHC) operates an outpatient clinic dedicated exclusively to foreign patients.

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

9.4Km 2024-11-26

411 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Samsung Gangnam is a flagship store designed as a playground for Samsung Electronics. Within the building are a photo spot, Galaxy flagship, auditorium, bespoke studio, and coffee shop, attracting numerous visitors. They are invited to appreciate media art through art objects and admire stunning views of skyscrapers on Gangnam-daero via a giant display with pleasure.

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