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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

5.4Km    2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Heojun Museum (허준박물관)

Heojun Museum (허준박물관)

5.4Km    2021-08-13

87, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3661-8686

The Heojun Museum opened in honor of the academic accomplishments and charitable deeds of the renowned medical scientist, Heojun of the Joseon dynasty. Located next to Heojun Neighborhood Park, the museum collects and displays Heojun related materials.

EW New Balance - Hongik Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 홍대)

5.4Km    2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Cheolsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 철산점)

5.4Km    2024-04-19

22, Cheolsan-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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ID Clinic Hongdae (홍대 아이디의원)

5.4Km    2025-10-23

10th Floor, H-CUBE, 140 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae ID Clinic is a specialized clinic of the ID Group, backed by over 20 years of expertise in facial contouring surgery, skin treatments, and petit procedures. With a deep understanding of facial anatomy, we provide safe and precise treatments, offering a wide range of customized solutions such as lifting, Botox, fillers, and lasers to create natural and harmonious beauty.

Olive Young - Sindaebang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신대방역)

5.4Km    2024-04-18

1F, 357, Nangok-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 여의도성모병원)

5.4Km    2025-10-23

(Yeouido-dong), 10 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, established in 1936, is a hospital affiliated with a medical school and has a rich history of advancing the country's medical field through exceptional medical staff and pioneering research. 
The hospital offers a convenient fast-track service for swift diagnosis and treatment, ranging from complex cancer care to minor conditions. As the first in Korea to open a dedicated lymphoma center, we have specialized expertise in treating various cancers, including lymphoma. 
Our use of da Vinci robotic surgery allows for precise, minimally invasive procedures for complex conditions such as uterine fibroids, rectal cancer, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, promoting faster recovery. The hospital's one-stop service for breast and thyroid nodules ensures rapid diagnosis and treatment planning, completing biopsies within a single day.
At the Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, we remain committed to providing top-tier medical services and advancing medical research while upholding the highest standards of bioethics.