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Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry — Gwanak Campus

The Dental Research Institute of the School of Dentistry at Seoul National University (SNU) is located on the Gwanak Campus in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. Nestled at the foot of Gwanak Mountain, the campus is one of Korea's leading academic and research hubs and is well connected by Seoul's extensive public transportation network.

Address

Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University
150-20 Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea (서울특별시 관악구 신림동 150-20, 서울대학교 치의학대학원 치의학연구소)

From Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Option 1: By Airport Limousine Bus (Comfortable & Direct)
    • Take Airport Limousine Bus No. 8842 from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
    • Get off at the Sadang Station.
    • From Sadang Station, take local bus (No. 5528) to the School of Dentistry.
    • Take Airport Limousine Bus No. 6017 from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
    • Get off at the Sillim Station.
    • From Sillim Station, take local bus (No. 6512, 6515) to the School of Dentistry.
    • Take Airport Limousine Bus No. 6019 from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
    • Get off at the Soongsil Univ. Station.
    • From Soongsil Univ. Station, take bus (No. 501, 750A, 750B) to the School of Dentistry.
Option 2: By AREX Express Train + Subway (Faster, budget-friendly)
  1. Take the Airport Railroad (AREX) toward Seoul Station (~45 minutes).
  2. Transfer to Subway Line 2 (Green Line) toward Seongsu (outer circle) at Hongik Univ. Station.
  3. Get off at Seoul National Univ. Entrance Station (Line 2, Exit 3).
  4. Walk to the Seoul National Univ. Entrance bus stop (21330).
  5. Take bus 5511, 5513, or 5515.
  6. Get off at "Seoul National University Dental Hospital / Veterinary Hospital" stop.
  7. Walk about 4 minutes to 150-20 Sillim-dong.
Option 3: By Taxi (Most Convenient, Higher Cost)
  • Travel time: ~70-80 minutes, depending on traffic.
  • Estimated cost: 70,000-90,000 KRW (~55-70 USD).
  • Show the driver this address in Korean:
    "서울특별시 관악구 신림동 150-20, 서울대학교 치의학대학원 치의학연구소 (관악캠퍼스)".
From Downtown Seoul
By Subway (Most Convenient)
  • Take Subway Line 2 (Green Line) to Seoul National University Station (서울대입구역).
  • Use Exit 3, and take bus 5511 or 5513 heading toward the SNU campus.
  • Get off near the Dental Research Institute / School of Dentistry area.
By Taxi
  • From major downtown areas (e.g., Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun, or Gangnam):
    • Travel time: 20-30 minutes (traffic-dependent).
    • Cost: 10,000-20,000 KRW (~8-15 USD).
Tips for International Visitors
  • Seoul's subway and bus systems provide English, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese signage and announcements.
  • Use a T-money card (available at convenience stores or subway stations) for both buses and subways.
  • When taking a taxi, it's best to show the Korean address above.
  • Use Naver Map or KakaoMap (English versions available) for accurate navigation-both are more reliable than Google Maps in Korea.

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Time

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Electricity

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