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Gangnam (강남)

2.4Km    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.

Gilsang Ceramics (길상도예)

2.4Km    2025-11-05

15-9 Gangnam-daero 39-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The pottery workshop experienced by BTS
It is a famous pottery workshop for ARMY as a place where BTS experienced in ‘RUN BTS’. Jimin made cups for V, Jin for Jung kook, and V for SUGA. You can design and make cups, vases, plates, water bottles, etc. with a potter's wheel and handbuilding. It's also fun to make it after the works of BTS members. 

ATOP Plastic Surgery (에이탑 성형외과)

2.4Km    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.

nuMori - Electro Gugak(누모리-일렉트로 국악)

2.4Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서초구 강남대로 201 (양재동)

Dojeong Yukgwan (도정육관)

2.4Km    2025-10-27

42 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Dojeong Yukgwan is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gangnam. Every morning, fresh rice is milled on-site to cook the rice, and carefully aged meat is served alongside. The meat is aged at a consistent temperature and humidity, resulting in a tender texture and deep flavor. The meat is grilled over charcoal, with staff grilling the meat to serve it in optimal condition. A variety of side dishes are served alongside the food. The interior features warm lighting and wooden interiors, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Aimeigroup (아이메이그룹)

2.4Km    2025-10-23

(B2, B1, 1st, 2nd Floors), 49 Gangnam-daero 110-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

AiMei Group has been specializing in medical tourism and global medical marketing since 2018. We raise awareness of Korea's excellent healthcare services among our customers around the world and help them access healthcare services in a safe and convenient manner.

Key services:
1. Medical Tourism: Provides personalized medical care including plastic surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, and more.
2. Global Healthcare Marketing: Promotes Korean medical technologies and services to the world
3. Plane ticket and Hotel Booking: Provides the best flights and accommodations.
4. Airport Pickup: Provides safe transportation
5. Medical Interpretation: Provides professional interpretation services to overcome language barriers.

We at AiMei Group put your health and convenience first. We are committed to making your medical experience in Korea as positive and satisfactory as possible.

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

2.4Km    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.

First Samsung Eye Center (퍼스트삼성안과의원)

2.4Km    2025-10-23

5F, 22 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

First Samsung Eye Center's medical staff consistently conducts research and academic activities. They publish papers in international academic journals each year, and they are committed to providing quality medical services to customers.
The medical staff members have such outstanding skills that they perform surgeries that other ophthalmology clinics find challenging. With over 100,000 surgical cases for the past 20 years, including cataract surgery, vision correction, and retinal surgery, the medical staff at First Samsung Eye Center provides safe surgeries without side effects and high-quality vision results.
The clinic has the latest equipment that allows examinations and surgeries of all ocular diseases. It accurately diagnoses patients' eye conditions and manages the process from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery care.

GANGNAM BRIGHT-SMILE EYE CLINIC (강남밝은미소안과)

2.4Km    2025-10-23

3rd Floor, YBM Gangnam Center, 408 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Bright Smile Eye Clinic is located right in front of Exit 11 at Gangnam Station. The clinic specializes in SMILE LASIK, LASIK & LASEK, and cataract surgery. With advanced equipment and technology, we provide precise and safe procedures along with personalized care based on thorough examinations. Our attentive post-operative management ensures a high level of patient satisfaction. We are also dedicated to welcoming international patients and contributing to the growth of global medical tourism.

Best Western Premier Gangnam Hotel (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 강남호텔)

2.4Km    2025-01-07

139, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6474-2000

Best Western Premier Gangnam Hotel offers double, twin and suite rooms in contemporary ambience and design. Multilingual staff members and a business center provide the best business atmosphere for visitors. The hotel is located in the heart of Gangnam, with easy access to COEX, Korea World Trade Center, Olympic Stadium, and a number of luxury department stores and the combined business and entertainment area of Gangnam.