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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

561.8M    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.

Collect - Samsung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜렉트 삼성)

Collect - Samsung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜렉트 삼성)

562.0M    2024-04-19

B1F, 11, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

588.2M    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. 

DA Plastic Surgery (디에이성형외과)

600.4M    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.

GS25 - Banpo Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25반포타운점)

607.9M    2024-06-26

36, Sapyeong-daero 53-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Chamin Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (차민성형외과의원)

Chamin Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (차민성형외과의원)

631.9M    2024-06-27

503, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Chamin Plastic Surgery (차민성형외과의원)

631.9M    2026-01-02

4th–6th Floors, Cheongha Building, 503 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

ChamIn Plastic Surgery specializes in a wide range of procedures, including revision rhinoplasty, primary rhinoplasty, facelift and mini facelift, forehead lift and forehead reduction, double-chin contouring, eyelid surgery, and various skin treatments such as fillers, Botox, and skin boosters.

All consultations, evaluations, procedures, and follow-up care are provided directly by our medical specialists on a one-to-one basis.
The clinic is structured into a streamlined system with a Treatment Center on the 4th floor, an Operating Center on the 5th floor, and a Consultation Center on the 6th floor.

At ChamIn Medical Center, a gastroenterology specialist provides endoscopy, ultrasound, health check-ups, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), and other internal medicine services.

ChamIn Plastic Surgery values trust and professional expertise, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual.

Vavas - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (바바에스 논현)

Vavas - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (바바에스 논현)

635.1M    2024-04-17

#102, 42, Gangnam-daero 118-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Best Western Premier Gangnam Hotel (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 강남호텔)

658.6M    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.

Eye Scream [Tax Refund Shop] (아이스크림 안경원)

Eye Scream [Tax Refund Shop] (아이스크림 안경원)

662.3M    2024-04-16

1F, 23, Gangnam-daero 84-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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