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Seoul Forest (서울숲)

2.1Km    2024-10-29

273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-460-2905

Seoul Forest is a city park opened on June 18, 2005 in what was originally a water treatment facility. Consisting of four themed parks spread over approximately 595,000 ㎡ of land, Seoul Forest is an eco-friendly zone appreciated not only by the people of the city but also those visiting Seoul.

Jamwon Hangang Park (잠원한강공원)

2.1Km    2024-10-23

221-124 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0531

Jamwon Hangang Park is a public recreation area on the Hangang River. Nearby attractions include athletic facilities (running tracks, soccer fields, basketball courts, etc.), various water sports facilities, and an 8.2-kilometer inline skating path. A bicycle path along the Hanfgang River, an outdoor swimming pool in summer, and a snow sledding center in winter are the most frequently used ones by may citizens. Jamwon was once a mulberry field, so there is also a thematic nature learning center that depicts the life of the silkworm.

Choi Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (초이성형외과)

Choi Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (초이성형외과)

2.1Km    2024-06-27

543, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원)

2.1Km    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.

JW Spa (제이더블유스파)

2.1Km    2025-01-10

565, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-3445-1239

Located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, JW. Spa 1ST tries hard to carry out the best spa through professional spa planners who help to find suitable spa treatment for individuals.

Rhino Optical Gangnam [Tax Refund Shop] (코불소 안경원)

Rhino Optical Gangnam [Tax Refund Shop] (코불소 안경원)

2.1Km    2024-06-27

522, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Opera Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (오페라성형외과의원)

Opera Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (오페라성형외과의원)

2.1Km    2024-06-27

527, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Maison Hannam (메종 한남)

Maison Hannam (메종 한남)

2.1Km    2024-12-27

24 UN village 3-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Remodeled from the prevoius Italian Embassy, this restaurant boasts an excellent view of the Hangang River and Lotte World Tower. It is a popular place for dates or birthday parties, requiring a reservation at least a month in advance to sit on the terrace with a view of the Hangang River. Among the recommended menus is the Maison Lunch Set, which offers three courses, including appetizers (such as grilled scallops), pasta, and Korean beef steak. The food is served warm, and the utensils are changed frequently for a pleasant meal. There is a glass greenhouse on the outdoor terrace, so guests can enjoy the Hangang River view regardless of the weather.

Vavas - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (바바에스 논현)

Vavas - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (바바에스 논현)

2.2Km    2024-04-17

#102, 42, Gangnam-daero 118-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

2.2Km    2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).