Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)

18.7Km 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.

Lordsystem [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 로드시스템)

18.7Km 2024-04-23

#1123, 87, Ogeum-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Gachon University Gil Medical Center (의료법인 길의료재단 길병원)

18.7Km 2025-07-29

21, 774 Beon-gil, Namdong-daero, Namdong-gu, Incheon

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a major tertiary hospital located closest to Incheon International Airport. With 1,400 beds across 31 medical departments, it operates specialized centers such as the Main Building, Cancer Center, Emergency Center, Women's Cancer Center, and Cardiovascular Center. It achieved top national rankings in the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Medical Institution Quality Evaluation and the appropriateness evaluations in various areas such as cancer, cardiovascular, and emergency critical care. As one of Korea’s top three research-oriented hospitals, particularly in fields like brain science and cancer diabetes research, it demonstrates global competitiveness. Furthermore, its resident coordinators who speak English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese provide interpretation services to ensure safe and convenient medical care for foreign patients.

Uidonggyegok Valley (우이동계곡)

18.8Km 2021-06-09

Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-909-0497

Uidonggyegok Valley is located between Bukhansan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain, and is a popular retreat for locals. Near the entrance to the valley are accommodations, a playground, wedding hall, and other amenities. Clean water runs through the valley, and is lined with restaurants. The hiking path starting to the left of the valley entrance passes Doseonsa Temple on the way to Insubong Peak. The hiking path through the valley is quite difficult, but leads to Uiam Hermitage, and further to Dobongsan Mountain along the ridge. Additional temples in the area include Seongbulsa, Yongdeoksa, Seonunsa, and Gwangmyeongsa Temples.

Namu Hotel (나무호텔)

18.8Km 2024-06-04

9 Achasan-ro 76ga-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-456-3271

Namu Hotel, which received the Institute of Architects Award, is a hotel with a distictive design. Rather than having the main entrance on a main road, the hotel must be entered through the alley. Each room has its own unique style in terms of structure and furniture arrangement. Most rooms also feature a blacony that allows guests to be one with nature while also being protected from outside forces. Enjoy a soak in the outdoor bathtub to relax.

Lafesta (라페스타)

18.8Km 2022-12-16

1305-56, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-920-9600

Lafesta is a shopping mall located in the center of Ilsan's pedestrian-friendly business district. It was the first mall-type shopping space in Korea, spread over a large area. The mall is divided into six separate buildings over a 300-meter-long avenue, with each block having its own bright and vibrant design. The mall has everything from beauty shops to a food court to an eight-theater cinema. There is also a cultural space suitable to live concerts and large performances.

Korean Traditional House Association (한국전통가옥협회)

18.8Km 2016-12-01

16-5, Goyangsicheong-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-907-2007

Korea Traditional House Association studies traditional houses which embrace the spirit of the ancestors and develop traditional cultural asset by creating miniatures of the houses. Through in-site survey and history of ancestors, the area is reproduced intact down to the structure, materials and architectural method used, creating a lively miniature village.

E-Mart - Suseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 수서)

18.8Km 2024-04-22

280, Gwangpyeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Songnidan-gil Street (송리단길)

18.8Km 2025-01-23

Baekjegobun-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, and surrounding areas

Located south of the eastern side of Seokchon Lake, this street is home to numerous restaurants and cafes. Its name comes from the combination of Songpa-dong and Gyeongnidan-gil Street in Itaewon, Seoul, meaning the “Gyeongnidan-gil Street of Songpa-dong.” This street began as an otherwise unremarkable street that faced the eastern side of Seokchon Lake. Today’s “Songnidan-gil Street” came to be as cafes moved into the neighborhood, followed by restaurants and photography studios. Songnidan-gil Street is a popular hangout for young Seoulites in the southeastern side of Seoul, so on weekends, one can often find them conversing in cafes, going for drinks in bars, or waiting in line for the hottest restaurants in the neighborhood.

Le pain (르빵)

18.8Km 2021-03-29

12, Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8973-7004

It is a bakery famous for its strawberry whipped cream cake. The best menu at this restaurant is bread. This cafe is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

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