Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원)

11.0Km    2025-07-07

(Yeoksam-dong), 566 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

CHA Gangnam Medical Center was founded in 1960 with the opening of CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic by Honorary Head Director Gyeong-seop Cha. In 1984, it expanded into a general hospital with 200 beds in Gangnam District.

As a specialized hospital for obstetrics and gynecology designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, CHA Gangnam Medical Center provides top-tier healthcare services through 14 specialized departments, including obstetrics and gynecology, and 39 specialized centers and clinics, such as Fertility Center, IVF Center, and the High-Risk Pregnancy Clinic. The hospital offers precise diagnoses and treatments, specializing in uterine fibroids and gynecological cancers, and utilizes cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical techniques to ensure minimal scarring and rapid recovery. It has also achieved the highest number of robotic surgeries in obstetrics and gynecology in the country, with over 5,000 procedures performed.

Since its establishment in 1984, CHA Gangnam Medical Center's Fertility Center has pioneered numerous groundbreaking achievements, including the birth of the first test-tube baby at a private hospital in Korea, the country's first successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), the world's first birth through in vitro maturation of an immature oocytes, and the first baby born from vitrified (frozen) eggs. These accomplishments have earned the hospital global recognition for its research and development.

Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

11.0Km    2020-05-23

57, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-961-2522

Hongneung Arboretum was the first arboretum in Korea, established in 1922 when experimental forests were built on Hongneung Royal Tomb, the burial mound of Queen Myeong-Seong. Hongneung Arboretum is managed by the Korea Forest Service, and houses a variety of domestic and international plants for both visitors to enjoy and researchers to study. The arboretum and Forest Sciece Exhibition Hall are open to the public. Student groups can enjoy natural science and forestry experiences with advanced reservation.

Cheongdamgol (청담골)

Cheongdamgol (청담골)

11.0Km    2021-04-17

48, Seolleung-ro, 148-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-543-1252

It is a house where you can enjoy Hanjeongsik (Korean Table d'hote) at a reasonable price. The best menu at this restaurant is Korean table d'hote. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Michaa - Gimpo Airport Lotte Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (미샤 김포공항 롯데몰)

11.0Km    2024-04-23

3F, 1955, Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Gimpo Int’l Airport Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포공항)

Olive Young - Gimpo Int’l Airport Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포공항)

11.0Km    2024-04-23

5, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Lotte Mall Gimpo Airport Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데몰김포)

11.0Km    2024-04-23

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Nike - Lotte Gimpo Airport Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 롯데김포)

Nike - Lotte Gimpo Airport Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 롯데김포)

11.0Km    2024-04-23

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Charles & Keith - Lotte Mall Gimpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (찰스앤키스 롯데몰김포)

Charles & Keith - Lotte Mall Gimpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (찰스앤키스 롯데몰김포)

11.0Km    2024-04-18

MF, 38, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Ej Ost - Lotte Mall Gimpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 롯데몰김포)

Ej Ost - Lotte Mall Gimpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 롯데몰김포)

11.0Km    2024-04-23

124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Bongsanok (봉산옥)

11.0Km    2024-03-25

5-6 Banpo-daero 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-2282

Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.