Olive Young – Naebang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop](올리브영 내방역점)

– Homepage
www.oliveyoung.co.kr

Olive Young is a popular health and beauty store showcasing the latest K-beauty trends. It offers a wide selection of skincare, makeup, and health products at affordable prices, making it a favorite among international visitors.

– Address : 1F, 178, Bangbae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

– Information and Guides
02-595-6219

– Opening Hours
10:00~22:30

– Parking
Not available

– Restroom
Not available

– Items for Sale
Perfume / cosmetics, Miscellaneous goods, Ginseng / herbal medicines / health supplements, Food products

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

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Seorae Village (서래마을)

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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.

⊙ Simsan Cultural Center (심산기념문화센터)

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– Homepage
seochocf.or.kr

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.

⊙ Montmartre Park (몽마르뜨공원)

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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.

⊙ The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

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– Homepage
www.nl.go.kr

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.

⊙ 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.

⊙ Sigol Bossam (시골보쌈)

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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.

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

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– Homepage
sema.seoul.go.kr

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.

⊙ 365mc (365엠씨(mc)병원)

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365mc is a medical institute specializing in liposuction and Local Anesthetic Minimal-Invasive Liposuction (LAMS) for 21 years.
It was established as a medical institution specialized for obesity treatment, a first in Korea. The clinic set a new record in terms of satisfaction with the liposuction procedure at 99.7%.
The clinic developed LAMS, a new liposuction technique, and presented it at various international academic conferences, including AACS and AAAM in the US. It has performed over six million obesity treatment cases.
To obtain optimized treatment results, 365mc has developed the Motion Capture and Artificial Intelligence assisted Liposuction (MAIL) system, and the Liposuction Efficacy Prediction Algorithm (LEPA), which is a big data-based AI system that predicts the result of liposuction.

⊙ Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

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– Homepage
hangang.seoul.go.kr (Korean only)

The Rainbow Fountain plunges 20 meters into the water on both side of Banpo Bridge over the Hangang River. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends out dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the air in synchronization with music. The fountain boasts spectacular views from the hills, the Hangang River observation deck, and the moon-shaped Moonlight Square. Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain operates every day from April to October, four to six times a day for 20 minutes.

⊙ Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

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– Homepage
hangang.seoul.go.kr

Banpo Hangang Park is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge (Jamsu Bridge) between Hamnam Bridge (upstream) and Dongjak Bridge (downstream). The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the longest bridge fountain in the world with a total length of 1,140 meters. At night, over 200 lights create a fantastic view of a beautiful rainbow.

In addition, the park is equipped with sports facilities including bubble playground, in-line skating track, soccer field, and basketball court. You may also enjoy the gorgeous view of Hangang River and skyscrapers on the riverside from Gureum and Noeul cafes, lookout places located on the southernmost part of Dongjak Bridge.

Seoraeseom Island which connects from Banpo Hangang River Park is an artificially created island to provide a leisure space for Seoul urbanites. Every spring, the place is flooded with waves of canola flowers and people to enjoy picnic and spring events like ‘Searaeseom Butterfly, Canola Flower Festival’.

Your joyful experience in the park doesn’t end here – there are more things to see and enjoy including a nature experience field, boat quay, bike lane, and picnic spots.

Olive Young – Naebang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop](올리브영 내방역점)