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Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

12.7Km    2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

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).

Heukdonga Samseong (흑돈가 삼성)

12.7Km    2024-03-18

14, Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2051-0008

Heukdonga Samseong is a restaurant near COEX that serves Jeju-style dwaeji gui (grilled pork). The pork served here is Jeju heukdwaeji (Jeju black pork), cut into thick slices, charcoal-grilled, and either dipped into myeolchijeot (salted anchovies) or eaten with kkaennip jangajji (pickled perilla leaves). The grilling process drains the excess fat from the meat and imbues it with the scent of charcoal. Other menu items include sodeungsim jumulleok (stir-fried marinated sirloin) and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).

Hanam dwaejijip Samseong Coex(하남돼지집 삼성코엑스)

12.7Km    2020-11-25

53 Teheran-ro 81-gil Gangnam-gu Seoul
+82-2-568-9232

This is a place where the meat restaurant staff cooks the meat themselves. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

nuMori - Electro Gugak(누모리-일렉트로 국악)

12.7Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서초구 강남대로 201 (양재동)

Namwon Chueotang (남원추어탕)

12.8Km    2021-03-26

114, Dongil-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-8649

A store where you can enjoy Korean fish soups and stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is loach soup.

Will Spa (윌스파)

12.8Km    2025-01-08

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3466-8100

Willspa operates 24 hours in the Gangnam area, featuring luxurious spa that is equipped with suitable size, facility, and programs for foreign visitors’ taste.

National Geographic - Starfield Coex Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (내셔널지오그래픽 스타필드코엑스)

12.8Km    2024-04-22

#C114, 524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Clue - COEX Branch (클루 (코엑스점))

12.8Km    2021-04-09

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-3330

Clue specializes in women’s accessories with its focus on fashion jewelry accessories made of gemstones and crystals, popular among women. The store has a unique interior design and is equipped with an extensive lighting system. It boasts gemstone accessories at inexpensive prices, attracting many loyal female customers.

Haneol Craft (한얼공예)

12.8Km    2022-09-16

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-6772

Haneol Craft is the only store in the COEX Mall specializing in traditional Korean handmade crafts. It sells and exhibits colorful Hahoe masks (traditional Korean masks) and traditional Korean crafts, attracting many visitors.

Olive Young - Janghanpyeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 장한평역)

12.8Km    2024-04-17

3, Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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