Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

2.7Km 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.

Spa In New York (스파인뉴욕 (SPA IN NEWYORK))

2.7Km 2025-01-10

406, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3481-1001

Located in Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, SPA IN NEW YORK is a spa and aesthetic center providing beauty know-how and relaxing spa treatments. The interior of the center, a combination of natural wood and stones, is designed to provide utmost comfort and pleasure to its visitors. The center’s representative spa treatment program, Marine Aqua Aroma Therapy, restores energy and balance to the exhausted body and mind using fresh marine therapy materials. Other popular programs include Power Detox Alga, which helps excrete toxins from the body, and Healing Back Stone Therapy, which is effective for relieving stress and pain as heat-absorbing basalt stones are used to relax stiff muscles. Advance reservations are required for all programs at SPA IN NEW YORK. The spa is open from 10am to 10pm.

Some Sevit (세빛섬)

2.7Km 2022-12-16

2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-1566-3433

Some Sevit is a culture complex made up of three man-made floating islands near the southern end of Banpo Bridge. The islands were created with the theme of "flowers of the Hangang River" and represent the view, life, and the earth, as well as a flower in various stages of life. The largest island, 'Some Gavit' symbolizes the view and takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility that can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions, and more. The second island, 'Some Chavit' looks like a flower bud, an image of life. A range of cultural experiences and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods, and restaurants using 3D to bring themes to life are located here. The third and smallest island, 'Some Solvit' takes the form of a seed planted in the earth. This island has water sports facilities and an outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hangang River. Around the floating islands are LED lights that create a fantastic night view under the theme of "a gleaming light in the mist."

LG Arts Center (LG아트센터)

2.7Km 2024-03-18

(LG Arts Center Seoul), 136, Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2005-0114

LG Arts Center is a cultural complex space designed by Tadao Ando, a world-renowned architect. Its architectural excellence and design have won great acclaim. The main facilities contain performance halls, Art Lounge, and Studio. The LG SIGNATURE Hall, a multipurpose performance hall, has a capacity of 1,300. Its state-of-the-art facilities and sound design have drawn many visitors and performances to the complex.

Blue Square (블루스퀘어)

2.7Km 2024-03-05

294, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-1544-1591

Blue Square is a multipurpose performance venue located in Hannam-dong. It includes Shinhan Card Hall, a performance hall dedicated to musicals with 1,776 seats, and Mastercard Hall, a multipurpose performance hall with 1,400 seats. Blue Square also includes the Book Park, which has a collection of nearly 75,000 books, and a café with a terrace that looks toward the Namsan Mountain. Many visitors come to the Blue Square to see its collection of popular musicals and other performances.

Itaewon Antiques Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

2.7Km 2025-04-11

109-1 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon Antiques Street was formed around the late 1960s, when a group of antique dealerships from Asia, Europe, and North America settled in the district. This 1km-long street is home to antique dealers offering antique sofa, chairs, and tables. Some shops also offer antique decorations, accessories, and clothing. It is a famous shopping district with its own unique ambience from that of Seoul. During spring and autumn, Itaewon Antique Festival takes place, allowing visitors to shop and enjoy cultural performances.

DA Plastic Surgery (디에이성형외과)

2.7Km 2025-10-23

DA Plastic Surgery Building, 125 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

DA Plastic Surgery operates plastic surgery, dermatology, hair transplant center, and anti-aging center and is located in Gangnam Station.
It consists of 42 professional medical staff including plastic surgeons, breast surgeons, otolaryngologists, and anesthesiologists. It provides interpretation services in eight languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian, and Thai. We are building an all-in-one service for foreign customers ranging from airport pickup to consultation, examination, surgery, treatment, and follow-up care.

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

2.7Km 2025-01-17

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3146-5936

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Dasipium Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (다시피움성형외과의원)

2.7Km 2024-06-27

9, Seocho-daero 73-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (삼성미라클안과의원)

2.7Km 2025-10-23

(7th,14th Floors), 115 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Miracle in your eyes! World-class refractive surgery center in Seoul, Gangnam!
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic! We will be in charge of your eye health! We present a new standard for ophthalmic treatment.

Since 2005, through over 20,000 surgical experiences and know-how accumulated for 25 years, we have led the present and future of ophthalmology only by focusing on the healthy eyes of patients.
We provide safe medical services to patients with satisfactory results, personalized medical care, and various genuine medical devices. Everything from appointment and questionnaire to consultations and surgeries is done smoothly in your language at our International Medical Center.

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