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

Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원)

8.4Km    2025-07-29

(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.

Yanghwa Hangang Park (한강시민공원 양화지구(양화한강공원))

8.4Km    2022-12-16

221, Nodeul-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0581

Situated on the southern part of the Hangang River, Yanghwa Hangang Park stretches between the mouth of Yeouido Saetgang Tributary and the Gayang Bridge in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. This spacious park is lush with vegetation and offers a spectacular view of the river.

The park is located nearby a number of other attractions including Seonyudo Park, an island in the river, which has been transformed into an ecological park; Seonyu Bridge; and the World Cup Fountains, with jets shooting 202 meters in x_height.

There is a wide bike trail that runs through the park that connects this park with the other Hangang River Parks. Every May, the bike trail is flanked by lush green grass and beautiful roses, making it the ideal photo spot.

BROOKLYN THE BURGER JOINT (브루클린더버거조인트)

BROOKLYN THE BURGER JOINT (브루클린더버거조인트)

8.4Km    2021-03-29

51-13, Donggwang-ro 43-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-533-7180

A burger specialty store featured in Korean gourmet programs. This restaurant's signature menu is house-made burger. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Naneungi (나능이)

Naneungi (나능이)

8.4Km    2020-05-18

4, Bongeunsa-ro 38-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-517-4322

Naneungi is a restaurant specializing in mushroom cuisine. Using exquisite and nutritious neungi mushrooms, Naneungi is dedicated to serving delicious healthy food to visitors.

Mudiocean Inc. (주식회사 뮤디오션)

8.4Km    2025-07-29

4F, 7 Bongeunsa-ro 49-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Mudiocean Inc., is a professional medical tourism agency that has successfully launched the Holistic Beauty Tour, a tourism brand. It started as an IT-based AI solution provider and later transformed itself into a tourism startup by obtaining a venture business certification and a tourism venture business certification (for businesses in their early phase). Based on this, the company provides differentiated services by combining IT and medical tourism services.
Mudiocean Inc., is currently engaged in various activities to promote the superiority of Korean medical tourism around the globe, particularly focusing on attracting Chinese tourists. The company actively participates in medical tourism events in Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, etc., to expand its presence in the global market. Moving forward, Mudiocean Inc., will recommend business models that combine Korean medical services and tourism. The company will strive to provide the best experience for domestic and overseas customers.

Girin Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (기린성형외과)

Girin Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (기린성형외과)

8.4Km    2024-04-22

7F, 8F, 54, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Personal Beauty GU Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (사적인아름다움지유의원)

Personal Beauty GU Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (사적인아름다움지유의원)

8.4Km    2024-06-27

54, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Girin Plastic Surgery (기린성형외과의원)

8.4Km    2025-07-29

(7th-8th Floors), 54 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

At Girin Plastic Surgery, we believe that true customer satisfaction begins with safety. 
Committed to our vision of becoming "a hospital that perfects beauty through safety", we prioritize patient well-being above all else.
To ensure this, we have an anesthesiology specialist available at all times and maintain a supply of dantrolene to manage malignant hyperthermia that might occur during general anesthesia. 
Girin Plastic Surgery is also equipped with an uninterruptible power supply to handle any unexpected power outages during surgery.
We strive for complete transparency in the surgical process by offering a real-time CCTV viewing service and a transparent operating room name system for both patients and their families. 
Girin Plastic Surgery is dedicated to continuous improvement and creating a reassuring environment for every patient, establishing itself as Korea's leading plastic surgery clinic.

Herneclinic (에르네의원)

8.4Km    2025-07-29

(#301-304), 59 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Opened in 2009, Herne Clinic focuses on skin treatments, aesthetics, and anti-aging. With 15 years of experience, our plastic surgery and dermatology have teams of experts in each field. Equipped with the latest imported laser equipment, we offer unique treatments to satisfy our clients.
The exceptional service at HERNE Clinic starts with understanding its customers' needs, creating a sense of uniqueness from the moment they enter the clinic. It is dedicated to not only meeting their expectations but also addressing the anxieties and concerns that may accompany a visit to the clinic, ensuring that every interaction is approached with care and thoughtful consideration.