Comme des Garçons (꼼데가르송)

4.5Km 44437 2021-06-19

261, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-749-1153

Located in Hannam-dong, Seoul, the local flagship store of Japanese avant-garde brand Comme des Garçons is not simply a fashion brand outlet but rather a cultural complex introducing Comme des Garçons’s brand philosophy and values. Comme des Garçons, meaning “like a boy” in French, believes “women should be able to dress like a boy forever.” The flagship store introduces the total lifestyle of Comme des Garçons from fashion to perfume and art to food. The six-story building has a unique tunnel-like structure consisting of five fashion areas and over a dozen product lines on display. In addition to the store, art space “Gallery Six” and the French-inspired "Rose Bakery" keep visitors entertained.

Itaewon Antique Furniture Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

4.5Km 25022 2024-03-05

Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-5119

Itaewon Antique Furniture Street was formed around the late 1990s, 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.

Taj Palace (타지펠리스)

4.5Km 17109 2017-10-28

39, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-5786, +82-2-777-5786

Named after the Taj Mahal, Taj Palace serves authentic Indian dishes prepared by an Indian chef. The restaurant owner hired the Indian chef in hopes of introducing real Indian food to Korean people. Some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant include tandoori (barbecue) dishes, Indian fried rice called "briyani," toasted bread, Indian beverages, and the “set meal."

Ben's Cookies Itaewon(벤스쿠키 이태원)

4.5Km 6140 2021-01-08

203 Itaewon-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-556-3275

It is a store specializing in British handmade cookies directly baked every day. This restaurant's signature menu is cookies. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Naru Arts Center (나루아트센터)

4.5Km 9789 2021-02-09

76, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2049-4700

Naru Arts Center is a performing arts theater complex dedicated to contributing to the cultural and artistic development of Korea by offering a variety of quality programs. The arts center consists of a main 601-seat theater and a smaller 167-seat theater for staging performances of varied genres such as classical music, gugak (traditional Korean music), jazz, dance, musical show, and more. The center also makes efforts to develop quality educational programs in the field of culture and arts. Moreover, it keeps a low-price policy in order to reach a greater audience and provide more opportunities to enjoy fine performances.

Lansmere - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (란스미어 한남점)

4.5Km 0 2024-04-18

267, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Seongsu Jokbal (성수족발)

4.6Km 5791 2021-03-24

7, Achasan-ro, 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-464-0425

It is considered one of Seoul's top 3 Jokbal (pig’s feet) restaurants. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

4.6Km 110756 2023-01-17

196, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7319

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.

Mariang Plus - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (마리앙플러스 건대)

4.6Km 0 2024-04-22

1F, 40, Dongil-ro 20-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

4.6Km 179606 2021-08-02

200, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-467-2747

Korea's first pop-up store built with shipping containers, Common Ground is approximately 5,300 square meters in scale, made up of 200 large containers and is capable of transforming into different structures or moving into different places. Mega-sized mainstream brands are hard to spot in Common Ground. Instead, new and trendy mid-sized shops by up-and-coming new designers and editorial shops can be found here.

On the central square of the ground market, a weekend market is held with different themes. In addition, various events such as exhibitions and performances continue to entertain shoppers while playing its role as a cultural space. On the third floor terrace, famous restaurants sprawl along the sides of the alley. If you feel like having a light snack, you can also pop down to the food trucks on the market ground that offers an exotic gastronomic dining experience.

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