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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

7.1Km    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.

CheongKwanJang - GS Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 GS타워)

CheongKwanJang - GS Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 GS타워)

7.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 508, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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LG Arts Center (LG아트센터)

7.1Km    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.

E-Mart - Hawolgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 하월곡)

7.1Km    2024-04-22

167, Jongam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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

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

7.1Km    2024-04-22

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

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Olive Young - Seocho Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초역)

Olive Young - Seocho Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초역)

7.1Km    2024-04-18

110, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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

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

7.1Km    2024-04-17

138, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Duko S.T.Dupont - Hyundai Trade Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (듀코 현대(백)무역 듀퐁)

Duko S.T.Dupont - Hyundai Trade Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (듀코 현대(백)무역 듀퐁)

7.1Km    2024-04-23

7F, 203, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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WENERD Corp. (주식회사 위너드)

7.1Km    2025-10-23

#201, Saul Building, 21 Seongmisan-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Wenerd provides a total care solution through “Wenerd Care”, combining premium wellness tourism with health check-ups to comprehensively manage clients’ health and beauty.