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Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

11.1Km    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.

Cartoon Hansik jeonmunjeom (카툰한식전문점)

Cartoon Hansik jeonmunjeom (카툰한식전문점)

11.1Km    2021-03-25

175, Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2635-7773

You can experience Gamjatang (pork backbone stew), one of Korea’s representative stews. The best menu at this restaurant is blood sausage soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Beanpole - Tower Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (빈폴 타워팰리스)

Beanpole - Tower Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (빈폴 타워팰리스)

11.1Km    2024-04-18

26, Eonju-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Pho Bay Dangsan(포베이 당산)

Pho Bay Dangsan(포베이 당산)

11.1Km    2020-12-08

1 Dangsan-ro 35-gil Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-2677-0017

You can enjoy Thai food as well as Vietnamese rice noodles. This Rice noodles restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is rice noodles.

THE SHRIMP (새우숲)

THE SHRIMP (새우숲)

11.1Km    2021-03-25

5-1, Dangsan-ro, 35-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2679-3535

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of dishes made with shrimp. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is deep-fried shrimp.

Jindallae Yangkkochi (진달래양꼬치)

Jindallae Yangkkochi (진달래양꼬치)

11.1Km    2021-03-25

195-6, Dosin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-848-6903

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes as well as lamb dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is lamb skewers. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Seoul Mountain Climbing & culture center (산악문화체험센터)

Seoul Mountain Climbing & culture center (산악문화체험센터)

11.1Km    2024-11-05

112 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

In episode 4 of the drama "Numbers," the character Shim Hyeong-woo goes climbing at the Seoul Mountain Climbing & Culture Center. This center offers a climbing facility where you can enjoy mountain culture and sports together. It features exhibition facilities for experiencing mountain culture and both indoor and outdoor sports climbing.

Kumkang Shoes - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KK영등본점(금강 금강제화))

Kumkang Shoes - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KK영등본점(금강 금강제화))

11.1Km    2024-04-22

2F, 147, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Ogane Jokbal (오가네족발)

11.1Km    2024-10-14

21 Nonhyeon-ro 36-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-6608

Ogane Jokbal is known for its jokbal (braised pigs' feet) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Jokbal (braised pigs' feet) refers to pigs’ legs braised for extended periods. The meat comes out of the braising process chewy and flavorful. Saeujeot (salted shrimp) is used as the sauce. Bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles) are also on the menu. Lunch specials include the bossam jeongsik (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork set menu) and naengmakguksu (cold buckwheat noodles). Ogane Jokbal was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2019.

Canadian Lobster (카나디안 랍스터)

Canadian Lobster (카나디안 랍스터)

11.1Km    2020-01-31

2385, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-585-9624

At Canadian Lobster, customers can try a delicious lobster or king crab along with a glass of wine. "A romantic atmosphere for lovers." Canadian Lobster is a place for families and lovers to spend a special night of dining, as the restaurant offers hotel elegance at affordable prices. A variety of crayfish cuisine is served including Chili, Fried Lemon Butter, and Sashimi, while the lunch specials (Maeuntang or Jiritang or Spaghetti) offer a great lunch alternative. Champagne is also served during special events (special wine is served with reservations free of charge).