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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

1.3Km    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.

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

1.3Km    2024-04-19

1F, 157, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Forever Plastic Surgery (포에버성형외과의원)

1.3Km    2025-07-29

(5th Floor, Patio9), 742 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Forever Plastic Surgery Gangnam is located near Hakdong Station on Subway Line 7 (Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam). You can receive all cosmetic surgeries and procedures including facelifts, skin care, obesity, hair transplant, and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in one place. Our 8 medical staff with about 30 employees specializes in both dermatology and plastic surgeries. We can provide services in English, Chinese, Russian, and Japanese. With various procedures and laser equipment, we will guide you to the most suitable method according to your condition or recovery period. 
Feel free to visit and receive consultation without any fee. In addition, we issue a reimbursement slip for refund at the airport refund counter.

Imperial Palace Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 호텔)

Imperial Palace Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 호텔)

1.3Km    2025-08-22

640 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3440-8000

Imperial Palace Hotel first opened on September 18, 1989, starting as a deluxe hotel and becoming a superior deluxe hotel after 10 years in June 1999. The hotel has remained the pride of the Korean hotel industry thanks to its effective management and improving domestic capital. In 2005, it carried out a large-scale remodeling project to enlarge its size to resemble luxurious European hotels, including a large-sized lobby, convention center that can accommodate over 1,000 visitors, classical wedding hall, and 405 guestrooms. The hotel is part of a chain, along with Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel in Itaewon and Imperial Palace Hotel – Fukuoka in Japan.

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

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

1.3Km    2024-04-19

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

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CARNE DO BRASIL - Gangnam Station Branch (까르니두브라질 강남역)

CARNE DO BRASIL - Gangnam Station Branch (까르니두브라질 강남역)

1.3Km    2021-03-26

14, Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-552-4442

It's a store where you can have all the steak you can eat. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is steak.

Patagonia - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 가로수길직영점)

Patagonia - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 가로수길직영점)

1.3Km    2024-06-27

17, Dosan-daero 15-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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8 Seconds - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 가로수길점)

8 Seconds - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 가로수길점)

1.3Km    2024-04-18

49, Gangnam-daero 156-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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SADDLER HAUS (새들러하우스)

1.3Km    2024-02-21

B1, 10 Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Saddler Haus is a charming café nestled in the chic Garosu-gil of Sinsa-dong. It is known for its customizable signature waffles, which can be tailored with a variety of flavors like sesame seeds, cheese, and basil. The café offers a seasonal drink named Summer Chocolate, exclusively available from June to November. Other unique beverages such as Saddler spänner and Plum squash are also popular. Owing to the café's cozy size, when seating is at capacity, visitors may be limited to a stay of up to 1 to 1.5 hours.

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

1.3Km    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.