Davich Optical Bangbae Branch[Tax Refund Shop](다비치안경 방배점)

Davich Optical Bangbae Branch[Tax Refund Shop](다비치안경 방배점)

– Homepage
davich.com

DAVICH OPTICAL is a Korean eyewear brand known for stylish designs and reliable quality. Offering a wide range of trendy, distinctive frames at reasonable prices, it is also popular among international visitors.

– Address : Wondeung Building, 4, Bangbae-ro 20-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

– Information and Guides
0507-1421-1176

– Opening Hours
10:00~20:00

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

– Parking
Available

– Restroom
Available

– Items for Sale
Medicines / medical devices

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

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Seorae Village (서래마을)

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– Tel
+82-2-2155-6220

Seorae Village is located in between Banpo 4-dong and Bangbaebon-dong in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Seorae Village took its form as a French neighborhood when French residents moved to the area after Ecole Francaise de Seoul, a school for French residents in Korea, was established here in 1985. According to 2008 census, about half of the total 1,000 French citizens residing in Korea were registered to be living in Seorae Village. The area naturally took shape as a global neighborhood as many international residents settled at Seorae Village much thanks to the strong presence of French residents. In addition to its convenient location near the central district area as well as Gangnam area and Hangang River Park, Seorae Village serves as a pleasant environment space for all.

Many shops and restaurants in Seorae Village are small in size and rather charming, resembling those in Europe. A bakery that makes traditional French baguettes using ingredients directly imported from France can be found here. In recent years, Seorae Village has undergone several changes, gaining much attention as one of the most modern and fanciest regions found in Seoul.

⊙ Montmartre Park (몽마르뜨공원)

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– Tel
+82-2-2155-6860

Montmartre Park, situated above Seorae Village, earns its name due to the significant number of French residents in the vicinity. This small park exudes an atmosphere of art and romance, fitting its namesake. Adorned with poems and sculptures contributed by French poets and artists, the park also features busts depicting renowned figures like Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso. Towards the park’s conclusion, Nue Bridge connects it to the Seoripul Neighborhood Park.

⊙ Sigol Bossam (시골보쌈)

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– Tel
+82-2-3473-7358

Potato Ongsim is also a popular dish. The best menu at this restaurant is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

⊙ National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

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– Homepage
www.gugak.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-580-3130

The National Gugak Museum opened on February 23, 1995 as the first gugak museum in Korea, featuring approximately 6,000 pieces of gugak-related materials and relics which have both historical and cultural value. It is comprised of seven themed permanent exhibition halls that present 250 pieces of audio and video clips regarding gugak. In the 3D room, visitors can enjoy 3D animation at all times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions in unique and interesting themes.

⊙ National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

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– Homepage
www.gugak.go.kr

The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.

⊙ The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

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– Homepage
www.nl.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-590-0500

The National Library of Korea collects and preserves many important documents and books, promoting a culture of appreciation for these cultural heritages. The library was founded on May 28, 1988 in the area of Seocho Park, later expanding to include an annex. The scenery of the park is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing, perfectly suited to the pursuit of knowledge. For further understanding, the library also offers guided tours for those interested in library science. Many materials have also been scanned and are accessible online through the digital library.

⊙ Simsan Cultural Center (심산기념문화센터)

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– Homepage
seochocf.or.kr

– Tel
+82-2-3477-2461

The Simsan Cultural Center was established to commemorate the Confucianism and patriotic spirit of Simsan Kim Chang-Suk. It also offers educational and training programs to the local community for developing life skills while adding to the overall quality of life.

⊙ Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

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– Homepage
www.sac.or.kr

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

⊙ Nam-Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) (서울시립미술관 남서울생활미술관)

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– Homepage
sema.seoul.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-598-6246

The Nam-Seoul Museum of Art offers visitors a meaningful opportunity to linger beside the traces of history. The building previously served as the Belgian Consulate during the Korean Empire (1897-1910) and has since been designated as a historic Site. It was first constructed in Hoehyeon-dong in 1905 and was relocated to its current location in Namhyeon-dong in 1983. The museum hosts public programs tailored for audiences from various backgrounds in rooms arranged along both sides of a long corridor in the two-story building.

⊙ The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원)

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Equipped with world-class medical staff and state-of-the art medical equipment, the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital is a representative hospital of the Catholic University of Korea, Catholic Medical Center, the largest medical network in Korea. The hospital is part of the largest single-building hospital in Korea, with 22 above-ground floors, six underground floors, and 1,374 beds.
The hospital consists of 48 departments and 26 specialized centers. It was certified by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for five consecutive years until 2022 and has maintained a world-class and safe medical environment.
The hospital’s safe and competent medical services have earned the hospital high credibility among both Korean and international patients. Over 30,000 international patients from approximately 100 countries visit the hospital every year.
Its international healthcare center provides multilingual interpretation services (e.g., English, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, and French), a prayer room for Muslims,  and customized meals such as halal and Russian-friendly meals to meet international patients’ needs, all in an effort to provide patients with safe and convenient treatments.