Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

2.6Km 2024-03-06

(Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-1058

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

Kkupdang Seongsu Main Store (꿉당 성수점)

2.6Km 2024-02-22

1F, 615 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Kkupdang is a pork neck specialty restaurant located near Sinsa Station. Here, you can taste meat quickly grilled on an aluminum grill that is developed in-house and charcoal briquettes. The signature dish is the moksal (grilled pork shoulder) aged for 15 days, and they also offer options like ogyeopsal (grilled skin-on pork belly) and galmaegisal (grilled thin skirt). Renowned for its rich juiciness and tender fat, it's a sought-after dining spot for many.

GS25 - Banpo Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25반포타운점)

2.6Km 2024-06-26

36, Sapyeong-daero 53-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

2.6Km 2021-12-03

14, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-501-1505

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

STATER (스테이터)

2.6Km 2021-03-29

29, Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3288-7977

This is a restaurant that serves delicious steak; a great place to go on a date. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is steak.

Youngchive Seongsu (영카이브 성수점)

2.6Km 2024-11-18

1F, 32 Seongsui-ro 18-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Youngchive Seongsu is the self-photo studio where Red Velvet’s Seulgi took photos with the staff while filming her vlog. It is known for its warm color tones, which set it apart from other self-photo studios. The Seongsu branch offers unique booths, such as the “still room” and “denim room,” which aren’t available at other locations, making it a must-visit spot.

CheongKwanJang - Daechi Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 대치타워)

2.6Km 2024-04-18

1F, 8, Teheran-ro 98-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seongsunoru (성수노루)

2.6Km 2025-05-07

110 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Seongsunoru is a hanu grilled gopchang (Korean beef small intestines) restaurant. The meat is grilled by staff, ensuring crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Besides grilled gopchang, the restaurant also offers a variety of menu items using Korean beef daechang (large intestines) and makchang (tripe) as the main ingredient. Popular add-ons and side dishes include yukhoe (beef tartare), cheese fried rice, kimchi noodles, and soft bean curd jjigae. The restaurant is equipped with a parking lot and has a corkage fee system.

Olive Young - Seongsu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성수역)

2.7Km 2024-04-18

1F, 91, Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Drone Show (한강 불빛 공연(드론 라이트 쇼))

2.7Km 2024-10-11

Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-120 (Dasan Call Center)

The Seoul Drone Show uses 1,000 drones to brighten the night sky in this vibrant evening entertainment. Located over the Hangang River, the drones create a plethora of unique designs and images.

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