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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

9.8Km    2024-12-03

Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-5114

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.

Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events, or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit numbers 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres, and bookstores.

Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu’s specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center (서울대학교병원 강남의원)

9.8Km    2025-10-23

(38th,39th Floors and Part of 3rd Floor), 152 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center, an extension of the world-renowned Seoul National University Hospital, offers specialized checkups annually to over 50,000 visitors. Notably, the center boasts exceptional success rates, including a global-leading 1% cancer diagnosis rate and top-level 50% detection rate for colorectal adenomas.

KwangDong Hospital (광동병원)

9.8Km    2025-10-23

612 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Kwangdong Hospital, located in the heart of Samseong-dong, Gangnam, is a premium secondary hospital combining university-level expertise with the convenience of a private clinic. We offer diverse departments, including Allergy, Neurology, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Family Medicine, and Korean Medicine, along with specialized centers such as Dementia Prevention, Asthma & Allergy, and Anti-Aging & Immunity. With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced medical staff, we provide premium health screening program and patient-tailored integrative care, including regenerative and functional medicine, delivering trusted total healthcare services to both domestic and international patients.

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

9.8Km    2024-11-26

411 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Samsung Gangnam is a flagship store designed as a playground for Samsung Electronics. Within the building are a photo spot, Galaxy flagship, auditorium, bespoke studio, and coffee shop, attracting numerous visitors. They are invited to appreciate media art through art objects and admire stunning views of skyscrapers on Gangnam-daero via a giant display with pleasure. 

Olive Young - Seolleung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 선릉역)

9.8Km    2024-04-22

513, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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

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

9.9Km    2024-04-22

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

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Korea Medical Association Co,ltd. (주식회사 한국의료협회)

9.9Km    2025-12-17

(B1-415), 375 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

The Korea Medical Association (KMA) continuously receives patients through a global network of Korean expatriates, numerous contracted agencies in various countries, and partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare platforms. 

Following the footsteps of well-established countries in attracting international patients, such as Thailand and Singapore, other regions like Malaysia, Costa Rica, and Taiwan, known for providing high-quality domestic medical services, are now focusing on attracting international patients through major hospitals.

In this competitive international landscape, KMA is introducing patient-centered services like optimal matching, telehealth care service, My Health Data service, and medical dispute legal systems, to highlight the advantages of Korean healthcare and maintain high service quality.

KMA has contracts with all types of medical institutions in Korea, including general hospitals, specialized hospitals, and clinics. The association aims to provide the best hospital selection and healthcare services tailored to each patient's condition and budget.

Godiva - Coex Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 코엑스몰)

Godiva - Coex Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 코엑스몰)

9.9Km    2024-04-22

B1F #112, 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Vivien - Coex Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (비비안 코엑스)

Vivien - Coex Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (비비안 코엑스)

9.9Km    2024-04-16

#D103, 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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