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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

15.1Km    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.

ABC-Mart - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST이태원)

ABC-Mart - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST이태원)

15.1Km    2024-04-22

159-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Mountain Climbing & culture center (산악문화체험센터)

Seoul Mountain Climbing & culture center (산악문화체험센터)

15.1Km    2024-11-05

112 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

In episode 4 of the drama "Numbers," the character Shim Hyeong-woo goes climbing at the Seoul Mountain Climbing & Culture Center. This center offers a climbing facility where you can enjoy mountain culture and sports together. It features exhibition facilities for experiencing mountain culture and both indoor and outdoor sports climbing.

Saera - Ewha Womans University Branch (세라 (이대점))

Saera - Ewha Womans University Branch (세라 (이대점))

15.1Km    2020-04-24

29, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-365-3646

Saera specializes in women's shoes. Its handmade shoes boast fashionable and meticulous designs appealing to young women. In collaboration with international designers, Saera offers trendy items and introduces European shoe sizes for increasing their accuracy and boosting comfort. Nice interior designs are also added bonus to shopping in Saera. It has become a favorite spot among international visitors.

Kakao Friends Gangnam Flagship Store (카카오프렌즈 강남 플래그십 스토어)

Kakao Friends Gangnam Flagship Store (카카오프렌즈 강남 플래그십 스토어)

15.1Km    2024-10-29

429, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6494-1100

Kakao Friends Gangnam Flagship Store features a wide variety of products related to Kakao Friends, popular messenger emojis. Meet Ryan, Muji, Apeach, Frodo, Neo, Tube, Jay-G, Con, and other characters from Kakao through creative home and office supplies, jewelry, stationery, kitchenware, toys, and much more. All products are designed with adorable characters that are sure to brighten your day.

Giordano - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지오다노 강남)

15.1Km    2024-04-22

1, Gangnam-daero 65-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Eyeonce Eye Clinic Gangnam (강남아이원스안과의원)

15.1Km    2025-07-29

(5th-6th Floors, K-Platz), 368 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Eyeonce Eye Clinic Gangnam is committed to principles, precision, and patient-centered care. In 2022, our clinic was designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as a Medical Institution Registered to Attract Foreign Patients, in recognition of our efforts to serve medical tourists. Since then, we have been providing top-tier eye care services to patients from around the world.
Located in Gangnam, Seoul, our clinic is easily accessible, just about 50 meters from Exit 9 of Sinnonhyeon Station, making it convenient for international patients to visit. We offer a range of vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, Clear SMILE LASIK, and intraocular lens implants, as well as treatments for presbyopia and cataracts. In addition, we treat various eye conditions, including retinal diseases. Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment on par with university hospitals, and all consultations, surgeries, and follow-up care are personally managed by our ophthalmologists, who are former university hospital specialists.
With extensive surgical experience and a tailored care system for international patients, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of medical service.

Arc Plastic Surgery (아크성형외과의원)

15.1Km    2025-09-09

(9th Floor, K-Platz), 368 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Arc Plastic Surgery is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul, that pursues naturalness and luxury. 
Our clinic aims to complete the natural beauty of an individual by discovering artistic values that begin with one small line. We want to create natural results by pursuing individual characteristics and the most optimized surgical method for each other. This is the spirit of FINE ARC, which Arc Plastic Surgery aims for.

Itaewon Antiques Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

Itaewon Antiques Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

15.1Km    2025-04-11

109-1 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon Antiques Street was formed around the late 1960s, 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. During spring and autumn, Itaewon Antique Festival takes place, allowing visitors to shop and enjoy cultural performances.

Na-Medi [Tax Refund Shop] (나를위한 산부인과의원)

Na-Medi [Tax Refund Shop] (나를위한 산부인과의원)

15.1Km    2024-06-26

364, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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