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

6.7Km 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.

The Face Dental [Tax Refund Shop] (더페이스치과의원)

6.7Km 2024-06-27

840, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Yoojung Restaurant (유정식당)

6.7Km 2024-10-18

14 Dosan-daero 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Yoojung Restaurant is well-known, despite being located in a side-street, thanks to its having been frequented often by BTS members during their training days. BTS fans will love seeing the many pictures and posters of BTS decorating the walls, and can enjoy the same dishes loved by their idols. Some of the stars' most ordered dishes have had their names changed to reflect this.

Nungin Sunwon (능인선원)

6.7Km 2024-03-20

340 Yangjae-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nungin Sunwon, nestled at the base of Guryongsan Mountain, is named after another name of Buddha, Sakyamuni, signifying "the one who skillfully educates and benefits others." This temple complex includes several key structures: the Daeungjeon Hall, the Dharma Hall, the Gwaneumjeon Hall, and the resplendent Great Bhaisajyaguru, known for its golden glow. Additionally, the site houses a Buddhist university, providing a range of programs that cover basic to advanced Buddhist studies.

Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

6.7Km 2020-09-18

99, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2249-0336

Dapsimni Antique Art Street is where travelers can stumble upon valuable old paintings, antique furniture and pottery as well as a variety of household items. These antique shops used to be scattered throughout the area of Cheonggyecheon Stream 8(pal)-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong, but have gathered within Dapsimni area since the mid-1980s. There are approximately 140 shops along the streets.

It is quite fun to browse through antiquities including wooden candlesticks, grandfather clocks, and old picture frames, items which are usually hard to find in regular stores. These rare items attract not only Koreans but also international visitors to this street. While shops in Insa-dong are popular for selling high-quality antiques, shops in Dapsimni Art Street are popular for offering a wide assortment of antiques at reasonable prices.

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

6.7Km 2024-04-19

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

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Ganga - Apgujeong Branch (강가 압구정)

6.7Km 2021-04-13

868, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3444-3610

Chefs with over 20 years’ experience in India personally do the cooking. This restaurant's signature menu is tandoori chicken. This Indian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Tune Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (논현튠의원)

6.7Km 2024-06-27

868, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Mowoolim Hair Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (모우림의원)

6.7Km 2024-06-27

868, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Novotel Ambassador Gangnam, Seoul (노보텔 앰배서더 강남)

6.7Km 2021-02-17

130, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-1101

Novotel Ambassador Gangnam holds 332 rooms, a coffee shop, lobby lounge, Japanese restaurant, entertainment bar, buffet, deli, refined restaurants and seminar rooms, conference room, cocktail reception, and 4 banquet halls to meet every reception's needs. In addition, the business center is open 24 hours and the hotel provides a wireless internet card for a high-speed internet connection from anywhere in the building. Also, the hotel offers a state-of-the-art health club with a swimming pool, golf range, gym, sauna, and an aerobic center.

The hotel is closely located to the COEX Trade Center and Gyeongbu Expressway, and offers convenient transportation to and from Incheon International Airport. Novotel Ambassador Gangnam is always doing its best to meet every need of its guests so that they may have a comfortable stay in Seoul.

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