Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

6.2Km 2024-03-12

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2814

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.

Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

6.2Km 2025-07-29

(Pungnap-dong), 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Opened in June 1989, Asan Medical Center is the largest tertiary hospital in Korea with 2,764 beds. In 2023, we treated an average of 13,260 outpatients and 2,539 inpatients per day, and performed 70,892 surgeries throughout the year.

With three specialty hospitals–Cancer Institute, Heart Institute, and Children's Hospital–and more than 50 specialized centers, we lead the world in cancer, organ transplantation, and cardiac care. In recognition of our efforts, we have topped the list of Korea's Most Admired Hospitals for 18 consecutive years and ranked NO. 1 in Korea for six consecutive years in U.S. Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

As a "quarternary hospital" serving critically ill patients from Korea and abroad who come to us as their last hope, Asan Medical Center treats more than 20,000 international patients from around 100 countries, including the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia. Medical professionals from developed countries visit us to learn our advanced medicine. Over the past decade, more than 3,700 professionals from nearly 90 countries have visited us to learn the latest medical techniques.

Sejong University Museum (세종대학교 박물관)

6.3Km 2022-09-16

209, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3408-3876

Sejong University Museum exhibits folk art, wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, pottery, paintings and calligraphy collected for over 40 years by the couple who founded the present day Sejong University, Dr. Ju Young-ha and Dr. Choi Ok-ja. This museum has its origins in the Soodo Gallery, which was built in Chungmuro, the campus’ original location, in 1959. Needing more space to house additional artifacts, the museum moved to its current location, which first opened on May 5, 1973 in a four-story concrete building inspired by traditonal tower design from the Baekje era. This building was later expanded on May 20, 1977.

After the university’s name was changed to Sejong University in 1979, the museum was also renamed the Sejong University Museum. The museum showcases unique artifacts to both scholars and students from home and abroad in contribution to the research of Korea’s culture, arts, and archeology.

Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

6.3Km 2023-10-19

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-410-1114

Olympic Park is an impressive leisure facility in which historic remains from the Baekje era share space with modern, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, an eco-friendly forest, and spacious grass fields. The legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the park not only houses the country’s largest sports arena, but has also become a place where Seoul residents come to relax and unwind.

Spread across approximately 1.45 million square meters, Olympic Park encompasses the land that was once Mongchontoseong Fortress and Mongchonhaeja (manmade lake) from the early Baekje period. The park is divided into several zones, including a leisure sports park, a cultural art park, an eco-park, and the History Experience Park dedicated to the area’s rich historic heritage.

Because Olympic Park is so large and takes over three hours to explore, visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with entrances and exits and travel routes before they start. To further save time, visitors can ride the Road Train (“Hodori Train”) located next to Peace Square.

Seoul Jazz Festival (SJF) (서울재즈페스티벌)

6.3Km 2021-07-21

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-563-0595

In the wide grass field of Olympic Park in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Asia's top jazz festival, the Seoul Jazz Festival is held. Every May, world-famous artists come to entertain visitors during the festival.

Korea Military Academy (육군사관학교)

6.3Km 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.

Korea Medical Association Co,ltd. (주식회사 한국의료협회)

6.4Km 2025-07-29

(B1-415), 375 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

The Korea Medical Association (KMA) continuously receives patients through a global network of Korean expatriates, numerous contracted agencies in various countries, and partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare platforms.

Following the footsteps of well-established countries in attracting international patients, such as Thailand and Singapore, other nations like Malaysia, Costa Rica, and Taiwan, known for providing high-quality domestic medical services, are now focusing on attracting international patients through major hospitals.

In this competitive international landscape, KMA is introducing patient-centered services like optimal matching, telehealth care service, My Health Data service, and medical dispute legal systems, to highlight the advantages of Korean healthcare and maintain high service quality.

KMA has contracts with all types of medical institutions in Korea, including general hospitals, specialized hospitals, and clinics. The association aims to provide the best hospital selection and healthcare services tailored to each patient's condition and budget.

Sojindam (소진담)

6.4Km 2024-02-08

178-42 Misadong-ro 40beon-gil, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Sojindam is a café offering a panoramic view from its rooftop. It features outdoor seating on the first floor, indoor seating on the second floor, and a rooftop on the third floor, each providing a unique atmosphere. One of its signature items is the Sojindam latte, a chocolate ice cream latte. The desserts, particularly the cakes, are quite popular. Conveniently located near Misagyeongjeong Park, a favored spot for autumn pink muhly grass, the café is set in a picturesque location ideal for photography.

Olive Young - Guui Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 구의역점)

6.4Km 2024-06-27

1F, 378, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival (한성백제문화제)

6.4Km 2023-09-07

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800

The Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival celebrates the history and culture of the Hanseong era of the Baekje dynasty when their capital was in Seoul. The festival is held around the Mongchontoseong Fortress area, known to be a remnant of the Baekje capital. The festival features various folk performances, musicals, family concerts, food, and more.

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