Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC) Cosmo Tower Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop](한국인삼공사 코스모타워본점)

Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC) Cosmo Tower Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop](한국인삼공사 코스모타워본점)

Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC) is a specialized health food brand that upholds the pride of Korean ginseng based on over 120 years of tradition and trust. Through its flagship brand ‘CheongKwanJang,’ it contributes to the health of people worldwide by presenting 6-year-grown red ginseng products that undergo strict quality control.

– Address : 416, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Fair Day
Monday – Saturday

– Information and Guides
02-556-2303

– Opening Hours
09:00~19:00

– Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays , Weekends

– Parking
Available

– Restroom
Available

– Items for Sale
Souvenirs / local specialties

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

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Spa 1978 Donginbi (SPA 1978 동인비)

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– Homepage
http://spa1978.co.kr/sp1978/index.html

In traditional Korean medicine, summer is the season when one’s energy is severely depleted as people tend to sweat a lot even with little movement. As you are more likely to feel fatigued and lose vitality, replenishing one’s energy is crucial. According to Donguibogam, a traditional Korean medical encyclopedia, red ginseng is recommended for vitality. The book says red ginseng slows the aging process and boosts one’s energy, helping you live longer. It’s effective in restoring vitality and alleviating fatigue. Red ginseng is made by steaming ginseng for approx. 3 hours without peeling it and then letting it dry slowly. This steaming and drying process reduces ginseng’s sugar level while creating an active compound, which enhances its efficacy. Saponin, which is abundant in red ginseng, is known for boosting one’s immunity and restoring vitality. Notably, ginsenoside helps with digestion, metabolism, and the absorption of nutrients, thereby restoring one’s energy. SPA 1978 Donginbi, run by the premium red ginseng brand Jung Kwan Jang, is a specialized spa facility that uses beneficial red ginseng. 

⊙ S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

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– Homepage
www.hanjigrim.com

– Tel
+82-2-501-1505

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

⊙ Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

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– Homepage
www.chf.or.kr

– Tel
+82-2-3011-1788

Operated by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Korea Culture House (KOUS), similar to the Korea House in Gangbuk area, opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Tourists visiting Korea and international students residing in Korea can experience and learn Korea’s traditional culture at this educational space.

⊙ Parnas Mall (파르나스몰)

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– Homepage
http://www.parnasmall.com/

– Tel
+82-2-559-7089

Parnas Mall is the first premium casual shopping mall opened by a hotel chain. Grand Intercontinental Seoul’s Parnas Mall is located on the first underground level and features shopping, food, beverages, and cultural activities all in one place.

⊙ Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 서울 파르나스)

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– Homepage
www.grandicparnas.com (Korean, English)

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is conveniently located in the heart of southern Seoul’s business district, featuring COEX convention and exhibition center, and City Airport. THe nearby COEX Mall offers duty free shops, a casino, cinema and over 200 shops.

The hotel is the largest 5-star hotel in Korea, featuring state-of-the-art amenities, including a grand ballroom and 15 banquet halls, perfect for hosting conventions and gathers of all sizes. Each of the 516 guestrooms is large and decorated comfortably for the perfect stay. Also, the hotel offers various restaurants from French, Italian, Asian, Japanese, to Chinese with top of the line chefs that cook up a delicious meal.

⊙ Hyundai Department Store Trade Center (현대백화점 무역센터점)

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– Homepage
www.ehyundai.com

– Tel
+82-2-552-2233

Hyundai Department Store focuses on achieving customer satisfaction by exceeding expectations and reshaping the lifestyle culture to suit each individual’s needs and wants. Connected to Samseong Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, Hyundai Department Store Trade Center is easily accessible and among the most sought-after shopping destinations in Seoul along with the nearby COEX Mall.

⊙ Ray Business Group Inc. (레이비즈니스그룹(주))

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Ray Business Group Inc. supports foreign patients by providing medical consulting to ensure that they can receive safe and high-quality medical services. 
The company offers concierge services to deliver convenient and professional support, including handling reservations, emergency responses, transportation, and accommodation management, while flexibly addressing various customer needs. 
It provides essential information and expert advice for surgeries to help customers make informed and reliable decisions. 
The company also supports customers for their safe and effective surgeries and offers comprehensive post-operative care and recovery services. 
By establishing a network with medical professionals, hospitals, and medical facilities both at home and abroad, Ray Business Group Inc. delivers integrated and efficient medical services. 
Also, it builds partnerships with players from diverse medical fields to provide a wide range of options to customers.

⊙ Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

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– Homepage
http://www.sichuanhouse.co.kr

– Tel
02-508-1320

Sichuan House serves over 30 Chinese dishes, featuring fiery chili peppers from Sichuan perfectly balanced with 17 spices from around the world. Since introducing authentic mala food for the first time in Korea in 2009, it offers dishes such as mala hot pot, Sichuan spicy fried chicken, and tan tan noodles. The interior, utilizing brown bricks and black frames, creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Shanghai.

⊙ Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

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– Homepage
www.starfield.co.kr

– Tel
+82-2-6002-5300

Starfield COEX Mall, located at the center of Seoul, leads in trend and culture. Combining fashion, food, culture and entertainment, the mall provides everything the visitors need. The Starfield Library offers a space to rest and entertainment with books.

⊙ Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스))

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– Homepage
www.coex.co.kr

– Tel
+82-2-6000-0114

The Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) was established on September 7, 1988 as a large-scale business town for domestic and overseas businessmen. Business operations can be managed easily as assembly halls, exhibition halls, the Korean City Air Terminal, InterContinental Hotel, and Hyundai Department Store are gathered in one spot.

A 57-story building contains 20 trade organizations including the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), as well as 250 companies and financial institutions. Convention and Exhibition, which houses three specialized exhibition halls and permanent exhibition halls, is composed of a four-story main building and three-story extension.

An underground passageway connects COEX Mall, completed in 2000, and Bongeunsa Temple to the north with Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2). Additional facilities for culture, pleasure, and shopping make COEX a must-visit attraction.