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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

2.3Km    2024-12-03

Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-5114

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.

Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events, or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit numbers 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres, and bookstores.

Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu’s specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.

Olive Young - Seocho Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초타운)

Olive Young - Seocho Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초타운)

2.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 32, Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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ATOP Plastic Surgery (에이탑 성형외과)

2.3Km    2025-10-23

4F-5F, 10 Gangnam-daero 94-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

ATOP Plastic Surgery provides various beauty solutions, including fillers, Botox, lifting, laser treatments, skin care, and body contouring, all tailored to each individual’s needs. The clinic focuses on providing truly customized treatments for each patient, rather than one-size-fits-all procedures, to reveal and harmonize the patient's unique beauty and personality. Discover your true beauty and uniqueness through procedures customized for your face, just like finding the perfect outfit for your body.
Since its establishment, ATOP Plastic Surgery has performed approximately 50,000 procedures, with an average of 1,300 procedures per month. Based on this expertise, the clinic provides personalized procedures  (e.g., fillers, Botox, lasers, etc.) for each customer. Every day, over 100 patients from around the world visit the clinic to enhance their beauty.
ATOP Plastic Surgery is committed to high-quality treatments, continuous research, and engaging in academic activities and social contributions.

New York Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴욕안경)

New York Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴욕안경)

2.3Km    2024-04-22

1F, 43, Singwang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Aimerfeel - Gangnam Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (에메필 강남2호점)

2.3Km    2024-06-27

396, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Aimerfeel [Tax Refund Shop] (에메필)

Aimerfeel [Tax Refund Shop] (에메필)

2.3Km    2024-07-09

B396, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Aritaum - Isu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 이수)

Aritaum - Isu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 이수)

2.3Km    2024-04-22

1F, 25, Dongjak-daero 29-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

2.3Km    2025-01-17

2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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.

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

2.3Km    2025-03-16

106 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nonhyeon Furniture Street, extending over 900 meters from Nonhyeon Station to Hakdong Station on the Seoul Subway, is renowned for its dense aggregation of furniture stores. Established as a dedicated furniture street in 1970, it now features showrooms and sales outlets from over 100 furniture companies. This destination allows visitors to browse and compare an extensive variety of furniture in one convenient location, including design furniture, craft furniture, kitchen sets, office furnishings, and imported pieces. Additionally, it hosts the annual Gangnam Design Week, a prominent event showcasing the latest trends in furniture design.