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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)

14.0Km    2022-12-29

29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-709-3144

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

On The Spot [Tax Refund Shop] (온더스팟)

On The Spot [Tax Refund Shop] (온더스팟)

14.0Km    2024-04-19

44, Dosan-daero 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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IDEA Plastic Surgical Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (이데아성형외과 [사후면세점])

IDEA Plastic Surgical Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (이데아성형외과 [사후면세점])

14.0Km    2024-04-19

2F Daekwang Bldg., 176, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Villa Di Metrocity [Tax Refund Shop] (빌라 디 메트로시티)

14.0Km    2024-04-19

33, Garosu-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Sappun - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (사뿐 가로수길점)

14.0Km    2024-04-22

1F, 42, Dosan-daero 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Golfzon Market - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골프존마켓 압구정)

Golfzon Market - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골프존마켓 압구정)

14.0Km    2024-04-23

#13, 172, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Anxin International Medical Co,.Ltd (안심국제 주식회사)

14.0Km    2025-10-23

(#3532), 41 Nonhyeon-ro 151-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Established in 2016, Anxin International Medical has been dedicated to attracting international patients since its inception. Over the past eight years, we have grown into a specialized medical tourism company with extensive experience. The company holds international travel agency permits, certified coordinators, and cosmetologist licenses, having served over 1,000 tourists during this time. Anxin International Medical offers a comprehensive range of services, including Korean medical consulting, interpretation, appointment scheduling, caregiving, airport pickups, and guided tours. The company has strong partnerships with numerous reputable Korean plastic surgery clinics, dermatology centers, health checkup clinics, dental clinics, hair transplant centers, obstetrics and gynecology clinics, and general hospitals. We remains committed to our founding principle: providing a "safe and reliable journey in Korea".

KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) (올림픽공원체조경기장)

14.0Km    2025-06-30

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

The KSPO Dome was the arena built for gymnastic events during the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, but has been remodeled to host concerts, including for many K-pop stars and international pop stars. The dome can also serve as venue to a range of other events, including showcases, exhibitions, and business events. It is accessible via public transit using Olympic Park Station on Seoul Subway Lines 5 and 9.

Woori Art Hall (우리금융아트홀)

Woori Art Hall (우리금융아트홀)

14.0Km    2025-04-01

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Woori Art Hall is a cultural art space located within Olympic Park, opened in November 2009 after a two-year renovation project from the previous Yeokdo Stadium. The 1,184-seat hall is primarily for musicals, but can also host a range of performances including plays, dance, classical, and modern music.