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Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 세브란스병원)
50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
THE FIRST & THE BEST As the first Western-style hospital in Korea, and with over 140 years of history, Severance Hospital (Gwanghyewon) has been leading the medical industry in Korea since its foundation in 1885. Dedicated to improving the quality of medical services through specialization, Severance Hospital has the distinction of being the first hospital in Korea to operate six specialized hospitals: the Dental Hospital, Cancer Center, Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Eye Hospital. In 2023, Severance Hospital achieved a world first by performing 40,000 robotic surgeries and introduced a new paradigm in cancer treatment by bringing Carbon Ion Therapy to Korea for the first time. As a global leader in advanced medical technology and patient-centered services, Severance Hospital was the first medical institution in Korea to receive JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation and has ranked first in the medical service sector of the NCSI (National Customer Satisfaction Index) for 14 consecutive years.
Sewoon Plaza (세운상가)
159 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Makercity Sewoon is Korea's first comprehensive electronics market, established in 1968 and has a 40-year history. As a mecca in the urban electronics industry area located in Jongno, the center of Seoul, you can purchase various electronic products here. Since 2014, Seoul's urban regeneration project has been underway, and a pedestrian overpass, rooftop observatory, plaza, and Makers Cube, where you can experience the 4th industrial revolution, have been created to provide unique attractions. ◎ Travel Information to Discover Hallyu’s Charm - K-Drama "Vincenzo (2021)" "Vincenzo" depicts the story of Vincenzo (Song Joong-ki), an Italian mafia lawyer who teams up with the tenants of “Geumga Plaza” to protect a hidden stash of gold in the building from a powerful force. The building appearing as “Geumga Plaza” in the drama is none other than Seoul's Sewoon Plaza. Its retro-style aesthetic adds a unique ambience to the show and makes its scenes even more memorable.
She's Plastic Surgery Clinic (쉬즈성형외과의원)
6th–8th Floors, 8-1 (She’s Building), Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
Located on Gwangbok-ro in Busan, SHE'S Plastic Surgery Clinic has been a trusted destination for cosmetic procedures since its opening in 2000. Renowned for our expertise in eye and facial wrinkle surgeries, we have become a premier clinic specializing in wrinkle treatments, attracting patients not only from Korea but from around the world. We offer a range of services tailored for our international patients: On-site interpreters fluent in Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Mongolian, and English Comprehensive convenience services, including concierge support and accommodation reservations Diverse medical tourism packages focused on skincare, in addition to our major surgical offerings Tax-free shopping for added convenience Transparent pricing, with the same costs for both foreign and Korean patients Since beginning to attract international patients in 2009, SHE'S Plastic Surgery Clinic has become a welcoming and comfortable clinic for foreigners seeking high-quality treatment. This dedication to patient care was selected as a leading medical institution for attracting foreign patients in Busan for 2022-2025.
Shil Land (쉴랜드)
427-128 Indeok-ro, Ingye-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
The word "shil", in Shil Land, is an acronym for Sustainable Health in Life, meaning a space that helps visitors live a sustainable, healthy life. The construction of the area began in 2007, and it opened on December 24, 2010. The center spans 493,189 square meters (250 meters above sea level) and operates various training and experience programs themed around health, recreation, and healing. Recently, the center became widely known as a wellness tourist destination, sought after by people of all ages (including children) for healing, leisurely hours, therapy, and rest. Facilities in Shil Land include the main building, the Sunchang Experience Science Museum of Health and Longevity, Shil Studio, the Meditation Hall, the multi-purpose sports facility, the accommodation building, bungalows, the Health and Recreation Experience Facility, the Medicinal Herb Experience Center, the Hinoki Cypress Forest Trail, and Healing Park. Educational programs consist of a healthy diet program, a therapeutic training program, a wellness program, and others.
SHINE BEAUTY MEDICAL (해우광해외무역)
#510, MV Tower, 55 Gangnam-daero 132-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
This International Medical Agency Company has been engaged in international patient attraction since 2015, focusing on South Korea and Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City). The representative has experience at Konkuk University Hospital/ International Medical Center and currently serves as an expert advisor for the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute in the fields of overseas medical expansion and international patient attraction. In addition, the institution is designated as an official international patient attraction partner of Gangnam District, Seoul, and collaborates with a wide range of medical institutions—including plastic surgery clinics, dermatology clinics, urology clinics, dental clinics, ophthalmology clinics, and Korean traditional medicine hospitals—to support both international patient attraction and overseas medical expansion.
Shinheung Leisure Town (신흥레저타운)
406-9 Yuwonji-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Shinheung Leisure Town is a leisure complex that operates Water World in the summer and Snow World in the winter. Water World, a summer-only leisure facility, is renowned for its clean water and features 400 cabana seatings. Snow World, available only in winter, offers a variety of activities including snow sledge riding, ice sledge riding, smelt-catching activities, and more.
Shinpyeong Brewery (신평양조장 백련 양조문화원)
813 , Sinpyeong-ro, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
A 100-year-old family business passed on for three generations, a brewery where time ripens. A special Korean brewery tour to experience the past, present, and future of the brewing industry Shinpyeong Brewery is a modern cultural heritage restoration project by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. It's a traditional brewing artistic enterprise that inherits and develops the modern and contemporary brewing culture of Korea by brewing and manufacturing alcoholic beverages with the craftsmanship of old sake masters. At Shinpyeong Brewery, a famous traditional liquor brewery that has been brewing sake for three generations in the same place for a long time with the excellent rice of Shinpyeong, beautiful liquor containing the scent of life is ripening today.
Shinsegae Centum City (신세계 센텀시티)
35 Centum nam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Shinsegae Centum City Department Store is registered in the Guinness World Records as the largest shopping complex in the world, offering a full range of entertainment options, from an ice rink to movie theater, golf range, and spa. Shops offer everything from womenswear and menswear to childrens clothing brands, cosmetic shops, sporting goods, and more.
Shrine for Prince Wolsan (월산대군사당)
1243-39 Hoguk-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Prince Wolsan, born Yi Jeong, was the elder brother of King Seongjong, the 9th ruler of the Joseon dynasty. He was regarded as an accomplished writer, with his reputation said to have extended even to China. King Seongjong is known to have frequently visited Prince Wolsan’s residence, where he named a pavilion Pungwoljeong after the prince’s pen name. The prince is also remembered for his loyalty and close fraternal bond with the king. Adjacent to the shrine lies Prince Wolsan’s tomb. The shrine itself was established before 1693, with the current structures reconstructed in 1786. Preserved within the shrine is a small palanquin known as a yoeo, which was used to carry the prince’s spirit tablet.
Sibipokpo Falls (이폭포(12폭포))
Guseok-ri, Nami-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Sibipokpo Falls is a series of 12 ("sibi" in Korean) waterfalls in a valley of Seongchisan Mountain in Geumsan. Visitors can see the falls of various sizes by walking on the hiking trail as it winds its way through the forest along the stream. The path is accessible from the parking lot by Seongchisan Rest Area. Nearby attractions include Simcheon Wellbeing Recreational Forest and Yongdamho Lake.
Sigyeongjeong Pavilion (담양 식영정)
Jigok-ri, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
Designated as the top monument of Jeollanam-do, Sigyeongjeong Pavilion means a place where even the shadow of the moon can find a place to rest. As its name suggests, this pavilion is set in a lush and remote forested area. Countless number of scholars and writers have been attracted to this pavilion as a place of profound inspiration. The pavilion gained more fame from the legendary lyrics of Seongsanbyeolgok written by the poet Jeong Cheol. The elegant words of Kim Seongwon, a literary scholar, depict the scenic beauty of Seongsan Mountain as the seasons change. Of all the pavilions situated at the basin of the Yeongsangang River the Sigyeongjeong Pavilion is said to be blessed with a breathtaking view from the side. The current building was restored in the early 1900s. At the Sigyeongjeong Pavilion there is the Buyongdang, a monument with the lyrics to the Seongsanbyeolgok Poem, and next to it an old library building called Jangseogak built to preserve the wooden blocks of Songgangjib, a book of poetry written by Jeong Cheol.
Siheung Baegot Hanul Park Seawater Pool (시흥배곧한울공원 해수체험장)
61 Haesongsimni-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
Siheung Baegot Hanul Park Seawater Pool is a captivating water playground situated within Siheung Baegot Hanul Park. The area is adorned with palm trees and shade canopies, lending an exotic ambiance to it. This summer-only facility offers forty five-minute play sessions, each followed by a fifteen-minute break. It can accommodate up to 1,000 guests per session on a first-come, first-served basis, and admission is exclusively through card payments. For safety reasons, due to the potentially slippery surfaces, visitors are required to wear aqua shoes.
Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park (시흥 갯골생태공원)
287 Dongseo-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park in Gyeonggi-do features the nation's only inland beach along the shores of a river that ebbs and flows with the ocean tide. The park offers the chance to learn about the traditional salt-making techniques, as well as the many unique flora that grow here. The park was designated as a National Ocean Wetland Protection Zone in February 2012.
Sikjangsan Cultural Park (Sunrise Observatory) (식장산 문화공원(해돋이전망대))
32-834, Secheongongwon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
Sikjangsan (623.6 meters) is a mountain spanning three regions - Dong-gu of Daejeon, Gunbuk-myeon and Gunseo-myeon of Okcheon-gun. As the tallest peak in the city located in the southeastern part of Dong-gu, Daejeon, it stands proudly next to great mountains in neighboring regions such as Seodaesan, the tallest peak in Chungcheongnam-do (904 meters), and Daeseongsan, the tallest in Okcheon (705 meters). Home of a 4.82 million-square-meter large, natural ecosystem preservation forest designated by the city, Sikjangsan is an ecological repository featuring plants of 224 species, 45 varieties, 187 genera, and 78 families; 45 kinds of mammals such as roe deer, squirrels, wildcats, raccoons and bats; over 100 types of birds; reptiles; and amphibians. Sikjangsan Cultural Park is an ecological park that continues from Secheon Park to Sikjangsan Sunrise Observatory. The cultural park was established at the peak of the mountain, which had been regarded as one of the best nightscape viewpoints in Daejeon. A traditional tower built inside the cultural park adds a sense of classical dignity. An observatory from which the entire city can be seen in a single view is also located here. People of all ages and genders visit the tower and observatory to enjoy the expansive view of Daejeon.
Silleuk Temple Resort (신륵사관광지)
73, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
The Silleuksa Temple Resort features countless relics and remains, awe-inspiring scenery, the Geumeun Sand Zone, and Silleuksa Temple. Silleuksa Temple is also referred to as the byeokjeol (‘walled temple’ because it has a pagoda made entirely of bricks). The pagoda was erected by the renowned Buddhist monk Wonhyo during the Silla Kingdom, and is visited by many who are drawn to the beautiful natural scenery along the banks of the Namhangang River, which is served by convenient transportation.
Simgokseowon Confucian Academy (심곡서원)
16-9 Simgok-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Simgokseowon Confucian Academy is a traditional Joseon-era academy dedicated to the influential scholar Jo Gwang-jo (1482–1519). The academy architecturally notable for its classic layout, featuring a lecture hall in the front and a shrine in the back. Remarkably, it is the only academy honoring Jo Gwan-gjo that survived a 19th-century government decree to close such institutions, remaining perfectly preserved today. The site is easily accessible by city bus from Sanghyeon Station on Sinbundang Line. Its central location makes it a convenient stop when visiting nearby landmarks like the Korean Folk Village, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, or Everland.
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