Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

6.4Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Lee & Chaeum Skin Clinic (리앤채움의원)

6.4Km 2025-10-23

4F, 837, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Lee & Chaeum Skin Clinic offers medical semi-permanent makeup procedures through a collaboration between beauty technicians and experienced medical professionals.
We provide a range of treatments, including eyebrow, scalp, hairline, lip, and eyeliner tattoos, with personalized solutions and a comprehensive aftercare program.
The clinic holds a patented 3D micro needle technology for natural results, and our Chaeum Pigment has received Dermatest Seal and trademark registration from the Korean Intellectual Property Office, ensuring superior results for our clients.
As a designated hospital of the Korean Film Actors Association (KFAA), we contribute to the growth of K-beauty.

Monopoly [Tax Refund Shop] (모노폴리)

6.4Km 2024-04-19

1F, 15, Nonhyeon-ro 163-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Lush Korea - Itaewon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 이태원역점)

6.4Km 2024-04-19

179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Samshin Diamond [Tax Refund Shop] (삼신다이아몬드 [사후면세점])

6.5Km 2024-04-22

124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Tailor Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (테일러성형외과의원)

6.5Km 2024-04-16

#402, 838, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Faceline Plastic Surgery (페이스라인 성형외과의원)

6.5Km 2025-10-23

(1st Floor, Wonbang Plaza), 838 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Faceline Plastic Surgery has operated with an accident-free record for 20 years, adhering to the motto "A place where I and my family can safely undergo plastic surgery".

The medical team at Faceline Plastic Surgery includes Dr. Lee Tae-Hee and Dr. Lee Jin-Su, both alumni of Seoul National University College of Medicine, alongside Dr. Lee Shin-Jeong, a graduate of Seoul National University School of Dentistry. They have been working together since the clinic's establishment in Apgujeong in 2005. They regularly present their accumulated clinical experience and expertise at international conferences and have showcased numerous surgical cases through various makeover programs.

Clients of Faceline Plastic Surgery demonstrate unwavering trust over the years, returning for additional procedures. For instance, a client who underwent facial contouring surgery may return for a face lift after 10 years, or a child of a patient who had double jaw surgery might seek similar treatment 20 years later. Similarly, a parent of a patient who had ophthalmoplasty might return for upper blepharoplasty surgery.

In this manner, Faceline Plastic Surgery maintains long-term relationships based on client trust and satisfaction, continuously providing high-quality medical services. The clinic guarantees optimal results based on its extensive experience and skills accumulated over the years.

CheongKwanJang - Hanti Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 한티역)

6.5Km 2024-04-17

#101, 320, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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BF Life Sciences Co., Ltd ((주) 비에프생명과학)

6.5Km 2025-10-23

(#1, 5th Floor), 10 Nonhyeon-ro 163-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

BF Life Sciences is a leading company in the international medical cooperation business, specializing in hospital management support, advanced medical services, and research and development. We are at the forefront of next-generation biotechnology, including advanced genome decoding technology and stem cell research, driving innovation in the development of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health supplements. Additionally, BF Life Sciences is a global healthcare group providing customized theranostics through collaborations with both domestic and international medical institutions.

Leveraging our expertise in hospital management, we operates overseas branches and hospitals, leading the export of medical services and devices while also conducting various educational programs. BF Life Sciences is registered and licensed with agencies such as the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Korea Food and Drug Administration, ensuring transparent business practices.

G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)

6.5Km 2024-04-23

195, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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