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Seoul Hyochang Park (서울 효창공원)

3.7Km    2024-07-09

177-18 Hyochangwon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2199-7608

Hyochang Park covers 122,245 square meters spanning across Hyochang-dong and Cheongpa 2-dong. It is a historic landmark that once contained several royal tombs, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The cemeteries that were originally located in Hyochangwon belonged to Crown Prince Munhyo, King Jeongjo’s first son who died at the age of five; Royal Noble Consort Uibin of the Seong Clan, King Jeongjo’s royal concubine and Crown Prince Munhyo’s mother; Royal Noble Consort Sugui of the Park Clan, King Sunjo’s royal concubine; and her daughter Princess Yeongon. The royal tombs were moved to Seooreung Tombs in the waning months of the Japanese colonial period. The Japanese empire began the development of Hyochangwon into a park in 1924, and the Japanese governor-general officially assigned the site as a park in 1940.

Presently, several of Korea’s greatest leaders are buried in Hyochang Park. The remains mostly belong to independence activists including Yoon Bong-gil, Lee Bong-chang, and Baek Jeong-gi, whose graves are collectively known as Samuisa Tomb. A statue of Lee Bong-chang has been built in the graveyard. Among the other patriotic martyrs who are interred in the park are Kim Gu and some of the key figures of the provisional government such as Lee Dong-nyeong, Cha I-seok, and Cho Seong-hwan. An ancestral shrine named Uiyeolsa has been built along the main gate and holds the portraits of the deceased independence activists.

Maria Fertility Hospital (마리아병원)

3.7Km    2025-07-07

20 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

In 1967, Maria Obstetrics and Gynecology opened where the Maria Fertility Hospital (Sinseol-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul) sits today, leading to the creation of the Maria Medical Foundation. At the time, the doctor willingly visited patients' houses with an old house-call bag even in the early mornings, no matter where a patient lived. This founding spirit became the root of the hospital's principles and commitment to its services.
Maria Fertility Hospital ranks number one in in-vitro fertilization cases, accounting for approximately 30% of the total cases among fertility hospitals. The hospital opened branches so that patients can conveniently experience the medical know-how of Maria Fertility Hospital no matter where they live across the country. The branches provide optimum diagnosis of problems through close collaborations among the branches.
The hospital has become a globally renowned fertility center, going beyond its unrivaled number-one position in fertility medicine in Korea. The hospital is dedicated to finding the best solution through research, and helping infertile patients realize their dreams of having a baby to create a healthy and happy family.
Maria Fertility Hospital is moving forward with the philosophy and heritage it inherited from the Maria Medical Foundation. 

Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

3.7Km    2024-04-17

1F, 20, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Jeongneung Royal Tomb  [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 정릉(신덕왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Jeongneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 정릉(신덕왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

3.7Km    2021-02-09

116, Arirang-ro 19-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-914-5133

Jeongneung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Sindeok, the second wife of King Taejo (1392-1398), founder of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). The queen met a sudden death due to health complications. Although one of her sons was the crown prince, he was killed by a successive brother, Yi Bang-won, in order to obtain the throne. After Yi Bang-won rose to the throne as King Taejong, he relocated Queen Sindeok's tomb to outside of the city walls.

Olive Young - Donam Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암중앙점)

3.7Km    2024-06-26

1F, 118, Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Bulbap(불밥)

Bulbap(불밥)

3.7Km    2020-12-24

11 Ewhayeodae 8-gil Seodaemun-gu Seoul
+82-2-362-9833

It is a restaurant serving dishes at affordable prices. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.

Golden Tour Korea DMC (골든투어코리아 디엠씨)

3.7Km    2025-07-07

(#1227), 173 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Since its establishment in 2013, Golden Tour Korea DMC has been offering high-quality, customized travel services worldwide, focusing on premium travel experiences and diverse Korean tour products. In addition, the company actively organizes incentive tours, corporate meetings, government forums, business trips, family vacations, educational programs, and foreign patient attraction activities in Europe. Golden Tour Korea DMC designs tour products tailored to meet customers’ needs, with expert tour operators providing consulting to enhance customer satisfaction. The company maintains strong collaborations with numerous international partners. With extensive experience and expertise in the travel industry, Golden Tour Korea DMC will do its best to create beautiful memories and make the next chapter of your life unforgettable.

Olive Young - Hwanghak Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 황학사거리)

Olive Young - Hwanghak Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 황학사거리)

3.8Km    2024-04-17

410, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Raintree (레인트리)

Raintree (레인트리)

3.8Km    2021-03-29

24, Ewhayeodae 2ga-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6406-2172

It is a café with a comfortable, cozy atmosphere. This cafe is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pancakes.

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden (남산 야외식물원)

3.8Km    2022-12-16

323, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-3771

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden opened its doors on February 18, 1997 in Hannam-dong, where the residential complex for foreigners once stood before it was demolished in 1994. Covering an area of around 59 ㎡, it is divided into 13 themed gardens with a total 117,132 plants from 269 species. Among this diversity, 60,912 plants from 129 species are tree types and 56,220 plants from 140 species are grass types.