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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

9.2Km    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.

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

9.2Km    2024-11-26

411 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Samsung Gangnam is a flagship store designed as a playground for Samsung Electronics. Within the building are a photo spot, Galaxy flagship, auditorium, bespoke studio, and coffee shop, attracting numerous visitors. They are invited to appreciate media art through art objects and admire stunning views of skyscrapers on Gangnam-daero via a giant display with pleasure. 

Olive Young - Yeoksam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 역삼역)

Olive Young - Yeoksam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 역삼역)

9.2Km    2024-04-17

138, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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

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

9.2Km    2024-04-22

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

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Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital (이화의대부속목동병원)

9.2Km    2025-10-23

1071 Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, established in 1993, continues the legacy of Pogoonyogoan (1887), Korea’s first women’s hospital. As a 5th-stage tertiary hospital, it delivers advanced care through specialized centers, treating high-complexity diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, and organ transplantation, as well as chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and joint diseases. With the opening of Cancer Center for Women (2009), Urology Institute (2022), and Blood Cancer Hospital (2025), the hospital has expanded its expertise and patient-centered environment, providing trusted, high-quality medical services.

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)

9.2Km    2024-12-23

116 , Saimdang-ro 17-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3486-7373, +82-10-7390-5901

Gyodae Guesthouse is located in Seocho Samsung Raemian Apartments, near Gyodae station, Seoul. Residents share the space in a typical Korean home, with two separate rooms - each equipped with a computer and desk - plus shared kitchen, bathroom, and living room with TV and sofa, Foreign students studying at nearby universities often stay here for extended periods. A laundry service is provided free of charge.

Oegojip Seolleongtang (외고집설렁탕)

Oegojip Seolleongtang (외고집설렁탕)

9.3Km    2024-02-27

555 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Oegojip Seolleongtang is a restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) made exclusively from Grade 1 Korean beef. It's also recognized by the Michelin Guide as a top-notch dining destination. Renowned for its insistence on using only the finest ingredients, particularly in selecting beef for seolleongtang, suyuk (boiled beef slices), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The restaurant exudes a cozy Korean-style dining atmosphere, and it's conveniently located near COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

Gom Ba Wie (곰바위)

9.3Km    2024-03-25

16 Bongeunsa-ro 97-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-511-0068

Situated near COEX, Gom Ba Wie is a renowned restaurant that specializes in dishes crafted from beef intestines. The establishment's signature offerings include yang gui (grilled beef tripe) and daechang gui (grilled beef large intestines), both of which are expertly charcoal-grilled to enhance flavor and preserve their distinctive springy texture. Additionally, the restaurant is famous for its gopchang jeongol (beef small intestine hot pot), a popular choice during the winter months, as well as its unique rendition of baekkimchi (white kimchi).