Soul of Korea: Culture, Nature, and Adventure: September 2025

Olive Young - Dongmyo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동묘앞역)

- Homepage
www.o1iveyoung.co.kr

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- Address : 37-1, Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-762-5290

- Opening Hours
10:00-20:00

- Parking
Not available

- Items for Sale
Perfume & Cosmetics, Others Retail

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ KGC - Dongmyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KGC 동묘점)

- Homepage
www.kgc.or.kr

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⊙ Hostel Vanilla2

- Tel
+82-10-9945-1944

Hostel Vanilla 2 is a guesthouse in a residential house located in Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The 2-story house has 9 cozy rooms. Over 90% of the guests are from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan, and most of them are in their twenties. Since it is within a 10-minute walk from Dongdaemun Design Plaza, most guests – particularly those who came to Korea to shop during their tour - stay there for three or four days. All the guestrooms are for two and are kept clean at all times. The guesthouse provides free luggage storage service even after the guest has checked out, which is very convenient to the shoppers. Because the guests are young, the guesthouse owner communicates with the guests through various social network services and apps.

⊙ HOTEL QB (호텔큐비(호텔QB))

- Homepage
http://www.hotelqb.com

- Tel
+82-2-743-1294

Hotel QB in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is conveniently located a 3-minute walk from Dongdaemun subway station and close to the airport bus stop. Rooms range from single rooms for individual travelers to a quad room, and there is a studio and fitting room where selfies and photos can be taken. The hotel cafe has a microwave, water purifier and refrigerator, and customized travel consulting and free luggage storage are provided in the lobby. Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Dongmyo Flea Market and a variety of fashion wholesalers are all nearby.

⊙ Seungjin Toy (승진완구)

- Tel
+82-2-747-1900

Seungjin Toy is a toy store that carries almost every kind of toy imaginable from stuffed animals to character dolls and much more. What makes this store even more attractive to many customers is that their merchandise is, on average, 30% cheaper than that of their competitors.

⊙ Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street (동대문 문구완구거리)

- Tel
+82-2-1330

Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street houses nearly 120 stores selling stationery products like notebooks, crayons, pencils, backpacks, as well as other products like children’s gifts, decorations, and party products. Products can be found at prices nearly 30 to 40% lower than the consumer products, which can be lowered even further when buying in bulk. Products past the season may see the prices drop by more than half.

⊙ Donga Stationery (동아완구)

Donga Stationery is a stationery store located along Changsin-dong Stationery Street. The stop offers a full range of stationery and character goods and is popular among children and adults alike. The shop is located right by Dongdaemun Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 4, making it easily accessible.

⊙ Everest (에베레스트)

- Homepage
www.everestfood.com (Korean, English)

- Tel
+82-2-766-8850

Nepal is located in the southcentral region of the Himalayan Mountains between India and Tibet, accounting for its diverse mixture of both country's cultures. Restaurant Everest allows guests to enter this culturally diverse world by offering cuisine from Nepal, India, and Tibet. In addition, Everest is operated by a Nepali owner, serving affordable food to tourists and students interested in the culture of Nepal. Customers can learn of the traditional food and culture of Nepal while listening to Nepali music and watching movies. The restaurant also provides a seminar area for various meetings.

⊙ Okcheon Maeun Jokbal (옥천매운족발)

- Tel
+82-2-3672-7168

This is a restaurant serving delicious spicy pork feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

⊙ Myogaksa Temple-Seoul (묘각사 (서울))

- Homepage
www.myogaksa.net (Korean, English)
www.templestay.com (Korean, English)

Located east of Naksan Mountain at Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu in Seoul, Myogaksa Temple offers the urbanites a chance to experience Temple Stay. Since 2002, Myogaksa Temple has run its special Temple Stay program titled “Free from All Anxiety”, which sees a growing number of foreign participants every year. Moreover, you may also have a chance to experience Korean traditional culture as well as get to know Korean history better through interesting stories.

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Snow Peak - Mok-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우피크 목동)

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- Address : 602, Gonghang-daero, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul Snow Peak

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-6203-1254

- Opening Hours
10:30-19:30

- Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

- Parking
Not available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Sportswear & Gear

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Olive Young - Yeomchang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 염창역)

⊙ Olive Young - Deungchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 등촌)

- Homepage
Oliveyoung.co.kr

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⊙ Halbeom Tangsuyuk (할범탕수육)

- Tel
+82-2-2652-0883

It is a place where you can eat lunch menus at reasonable prices. This restaurant's signature menu is sweet and sour pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

- Tel
+82-2-2620-3579

Yongwangsan Mountain, also known as Eomjisan, is geologically located at entrance of a land referred to as “Cheonhojibeol,” located across an artificial waterfall. The mountain’s name “Yongwangsan” (meaning Dragon King Mountain) derived from an old tale of a king who dreamt of becoming killed. He then shot an arrow to an old man with spiritual powers living in a village at the foot of Eomjisan Mountain. The king stated “I knew that the old man would someday turn into a dragon and threaten my throne. Therefore I killed the dragon.” The words dragon (“yong”) and king (“wang”) were combined to form its current name, Yongwangsan Mountain.

⊙ Olive Young - Jeungmi Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 증미역)

⊙ BENIKEA Seoul Hotel (베니키아 서울 호텔)

- Homepage
benikea.com
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Tel
+82-2-2659-9007~8

BENIKEA Seoul Hotel is located near Gimpo International Airport, making the hotel an ideal choice for travel convenience. Having finished construction in June 2014, the hotel is set to provide the best services to guests in a pleasant environment, all at reasonable price.

⊙ Deungchon Kalguksu Beoseot Maeuntang (등촌칼국수버섯매운탕)

- Tel
+82-2-3661-2744

This place is known for generous servings and healthy meals. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is noodle soup.

⊙ LG Best Shop - Gangseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 강서점)

⊙ Stori (스토리)

- Tel
+82-2-735-7101

Stori features items using Korean materials and designs. Made by Cho Myeong-hee, the art director of Louis Quartorze.

Stori boasts handmade bags made of soft leather, print canvas fabrics, and mother-of-pearl accents. Bags with Korean patterns such as bokjumeoni ("lucky bags" in Korea) are unique items found in Stori.

Good Pharmacy - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (굿약국 강남)

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- Address : #103, 24, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul #103

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Saturday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-535-8233

- Opening Hours
09:30-22:30

- Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Services

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Wonjin Plastic Surgery (원진성형외과의원)

WONJIN PLASTIC SURGERY's specialized staff is systematically organized and they do their best in their respective field to achieve the common goal of customer satisfaction.

We have specialized center for each field: Facial Contouring Center, Lifting Center, Breast Center, Nose Center, Eye Center, Liposuction Center, Stem Cell Center, Anesthesiology Department, and Dermatology Department

Also, we provide one to one dedicated coordinator for each language and responsible medical services by about 30 specialized medical staff members from start to finish.

We offer One-stop medical care system: We provide all things from examinations to treatment to surgery with its own examination systems!

We also improve satisfaction by operating about 40 pieces of advanced devices and safety systems, and a 24-hour call center.

⊙ Gangnam Theme Dermatology [Tax Refund Shop] (강남테마피부과의원)

⊙ Root Hair Transplant Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (루트의원)

⊙ Moment Hair Trasplant [Tax Refund Shop] (모먼트의원)

⊙ Meifill Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (메이필 의원)

⊙ Dayone Clinic - Gangnam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (강남역데이원의원)

⊙ Kodi Plastic Surgery (코디성형외과의원)

KODI PLASTIC SURGERY focuses on cosmetic eye surgery and filler treatment. Three plastic surgery specialists with over 18 years of experience and know-how directly perform procedures and surgeries with safety as their top priority. From fillers to cosmetic eye surgery and design rhinoplasty, complex revision surgeries, and diverse facial plastic surgeries, all our medical staff are devoted to research and develop to provide the highest level of satisfaction to every patient who visits us.
We will always work hard to become Korea's best hospital specializing in facial plastic surgery with our unrelenting passion, the best technology, and a spirit of service for sophisticated noses, beautiful eyes, and balanced face shapes, which are the centers of the face.

⊙ Giordano - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지오다노 강남)

⊙ BT Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (비티성형외과)

CheongKwanJang - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 논현)

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- Address : 1F, #105, 506, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-3444-2304

- Opening Hours
09:30-21:00

- Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Services

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Immediate tax refund / Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Kumkang - Gangnam Main Branch (금강제화 (강남본점))

- Homepage
www.kumkang.com

- Tel
+82-2-541-8081

Kumkang is Korea's leading fashion retailer specializing in formal, casual and athletic footwear, as well as trendy clothing and accessories. Located on the famous Gangnam-daero, Kumkang Gangnam carries a wide selection of trendy footwear for both men and women. Moreover, customers may receive free product consultation from product specialists at the customer service center.

⊙ Olive Young - Sinnonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신논현)

⊙ Spyder - Gangnam Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스파이더 강남논현)

⊙ Chamin Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (차민성형외과의원)

⊙ Made U (메이드유 의원)

Made U Clinic is a specialized medical center with branches in major cities starting from Seoul, focusing on dermatology and cosmetic procedures, including weight management. For weight management, the clinic offers comprehensive treatments, including appetite suppressants, fat and carbohydrate blockers, and supplements to mitigate side effects. These methods aim to maximize the effectiveness of weight control while minimizing potential side effects to ensure a safer and more efficient weight management experience and promote healthier and more sustainable weight loss.

The clinic also provides a range of dermatological treatments, such as Botox, fillers, laser toning, Fraxel, and Shurink. These procedures are designed to improve wrinkles, skin tone, and skin elasticity, using the latest technology to minimize side effects and achieve natural-looking results. In addition, Made U Clinic offers various non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including contouring injections and double lifting, which are popular among patients seeking to enhance their appearance through minimally invasive procedures.

⊙ Asics - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아식스 강남)

⊙ Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic (강남브랜드안과의원)

Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic provides precise examinations, accurate diagnosis, and the highest quality medical services by leveraging cutting-edge equipment and advanced technology. It prioritizes safety by adhering to ethical principles and consistently strives for the best without taking shortcuts.
The clinic has established a global presence, attracting renowned figures worldwide, including Presidents of foreign countries and National Assembly members.
In 2024, Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic was recognized for its excellence in SCHWIND ATOS, based on numerous cases and research, to become the first SMILE LASIK training institute in Korea.
The medical staff at Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic is committed, with a sense of duty, to helping more people gain clear and bright vision through continuous SMILE LASIK research, as well as through teaching and training. The clinic takes a double verification process through its collaborative care system to achieve optimal results.

⊙ Nana Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (나나 성형외과의원)

⊙ Nana Plastic Surgery (나나성형외과의원)

Nana Plastic Surgery Center provides one-on-one care that takes into account individual characteristics.

We boast a system that makes patients feel at ease. For example, we have surveillance cameras in the operating room, a system where doctors are responsible for safe surgery with their real names, and a resident anesthesiologist.

We have specialized doctors in each field (eye/nose/breast/facial contouring cosmetic surgeries, cosmetic surgery for men, skin lifting, body contouring surgery, non-invasive procedures, collaboration with otolaryngologists, breast examination, etc.). They treat patients with great care and always strive for satisfactory results.

Ave Sports - Samseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아베스포츠 삼성)

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- Address : B1, 2F Yeseong Bldg., 554, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul B1, 2F of Yeseong Bldg.

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-507-3333

- Opening Hours
10:30-20:30

- Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Services

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ JW Plastic Surgery (제이더블유(JW)정원성형외과의원)

JW Plastic Surgery aims to provide the best possible cosmetic results for our patients with the belief that "the difference in skill is the difference in results." For patients who struggle with repeated revision surgeries, we help make it their last. To break the chain of repeated revision surgeries, it is critical to accurately identify and address the cause of failure in the original surgery. We have decades of experience in revision surgery to help you feel satisfied and confident. JW Plastic Surgery maintains a specialized treatment system based on thorough safety management and professional medical staff. With zero medical accidents reported since opening, we consider the safety of our patients as our top priority. Discover a new and beautiful yourself at JW Plastic Surgery Center. We are here to share the precious moment of change with you.

⊙ Oegojip Seolleongtang (외고집설렁탕)

- Homepage
http://oegojip.modoo.at/

Oegojip Seolleongtang is a restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) made exclusively from Grade 1 Korean beef. It's also recognized by the Michelin Guide as a top-notch dining destination. Renowned for its insistence on using only the finest ingredients, particularly in selecting beef for seolleongtang, suyuk (boiled beef slices), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The restaurant exudes a cozy Korean-style dining atmosphere, and it's conveniently located near COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

⊙ Hanam dwaejijip Samseong Coex(하남돼지집 삼성코엑스)

- Tel
+82-2-568-9232

This is a place where the meat restaurant staff cooks the meat themselves. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Hong Baek (홍백)

- Tel
+82-2-3288-3382

The highest-quality Korean beef is aged for 25 days. The representative menu is grilled ribs. This Korean cuisine is located near Samseong (World Trade Center Seoul) Station, Seoul.

⊙ Timhowan Samseong Branch (팀호완 삼성점)

- Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/timhowan_korea/

Timhowan is a specialized Chinese restaurant focusing on dim sum, located near Gangnam COEX. It has been selected by the Michelin Guide. Its signature dim sum includes the fresh shrimp-made har gow (shrimp dumplings), along with char siu bao bun (baked BBQ pork buns), shaomai (pork & shrimp dumplings), sacheonsik wantang (pork dumplings in hout & spicy sauce), and buchaegyo (spinach dumplings with shrimp). Additionally, there are dishes like sacheonsik wantang bibimmyeon (pork & shrimp dumpling in hout & spicy noodle), dakgogi beoseot jjim (chicken, cordycep flower & mushroom), Hong Kongsik tangsugi (sweet & sour fried chicken), cheonggyeongchae (poached fresh bok choy), and gongsimchae (seasonal vegetable). Nearby attractions include COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

⊙ Hanbitsal Hanu (한빛살한우)

- Tel
+82-507-1406-2256

It uses only grade 1 or higher Hanwoo (Korean beef). This restaurant's signature menu is Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Heukdonga Samseong (흑돈가 삼성)

- Tel
+82-2-2051-0008

Heukdonga Samseong is a restaurant near COEX that serves Jeju-style dwaeji gui (grilled pork). The pork served here is Jeju heukdwaeji (Jeju black pork), cut into thick slices, charcoal-grilled, and either dipped into myeolchijeot (salted anchovies) or eaten with kkaennip jangajji (pickled perilla leaves). The grilling process drains the excess fat from the meat and imbues it with the scent of charcoal. Other menu items include sodeungsim jumulleok (stir-fried marinated sirloin) and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).

⊙ LunaAsia (루나아시아)

- Tel
+82-2-562-7992

Indian chefs do the cooking. The representative menu is tandoori chicken. This Asian restaurant is located near Samseong (World Trade Center Seoul) Station, Seoul.

⊙ Callaway - POSCO Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (캘러웨이 포스코점)

Olive Young - Balsan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 발산역)

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- Address : 385, Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-3663-5290

- Opening Hours
10:30-22:30

- Parking
Not available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Perfume & Cosmetics, Others Retail

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ THE FIRST STAY (더퍼스트스테이 호텔)

- Homepage
https://www.firststayhotel.com

- Tel
+82-2-2600-8300

The First Stay Hotel, located in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, is chosen by many frequent business trippers as well as domestic and foreign travelers because of its modern styling, practical prices, and convenient transport links. Gimpo Airport is 10 minutes and Incheon International Airport just 30 minutes away, while subway and bus stops are within a 5-minute walk. The hotel has ample parking space, and self-catering is possible in some rooms.

⊙ ABC-Mart - NC Gangseo Store Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 NC 강서점)

⊙ ER NC Department Store - Gangseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC백화점 강서)

- Homepage
www

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⊙ Baekdu Hanu Gopchang (백두한우곱창)

- Tel
+82-2-3662-3015

Gopchang (tripe) is a popular Korean dish with stir-fried pig intestines and vegetables. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled beef small intestine.

⊙ Olive Young - Balsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 발산)

⊙ Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu - Deungchon Branch (등촌샤브칼국수 등촌)

- Tel
+82-2-2659-9318

This place is known for generous servings and healthy meals. This restaurant's signature menu is noodle soup with mushrooms. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital (이화의대부속서울병원)

Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital is designed with a focus on optimizing care for infectious diseases, featuring 3-bed standard wards and single-bed rooms in all intensive care units. Building on our long history of excellence in women’s education, treatment, and research, we have established a competitive edge by specializing in women’s cancers, including breast, thyroid, uterine, and ovarian cancers. Our expertise extends beyond women’s health, offering specialized medical services for severe conditions such as bladder, stomach, and colorectal cancers, as well as cardiovascular diseases. We also provide comprehensive care for chronic adult conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
Our recently opened Ewha Womans University Cerebrovascular Hospital and Ewha Womans University Aorta and Vascular Hospital are equipped with the latest technology to offer advanced surgery and treatment for stroke, aneurysms, heart, and aortic diseases. The Ewha Womans University Mother and Baby Hospital is dedicated to the specialized care of high-risk mothers and newborns, ensuring the best outcomes for maternal and child health. Additionally, we offer personalized health management through our specialized centers, including the Wellness Health Checkup Center and the Well-Aging Center, to support our patients’ overall well-being.

⊙ Samjeongjip (삼정집)

- Tel
+82-2-3662-8040

A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Balsan Station in Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef. A restaurant often featured on TV shows.

⊙ Premiumpass International ((주)프리미엄패스 인터내셔널)

Premiumpass International is a global tourism‧MICE service provider that creates new values through distinguished and innovative services.
As a travel agency specializing in medical tourism (aesthetic medicine, health checkups, critical care), we plan, develop, and manage various medical tourism products.
We provide a total one-stop service platform offering safe tours of K-tourism hotspots, specializing in services for individual tourists and luxury tourists.
*Safety Insurance & Care Service (personalized traveler insurance),
*Airport concierge (reception, transfer), travel concierge (city/themed/luxury tour): Concierge Service Officers (CSO) for Incheon Airport and major tour hubs
* Digital concierge services for international visitors to Korea
* SOS service for a safe and comfortable experience for international tourists:
- Personalized care in the event of a safety accident or illness
- Two-way services between online and offline (mobile chat, concierge services)