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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

11.3Km    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.

Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (삼성미라클안과의원)

11.3Km    2025-07-07

(7th,14th Floors), 115 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Miracle in your eyes! World-class refractive surgery center in Seoul, Gangnam!
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic! We will be in charge of your eye health! We present a new standard for ophthalmic treatment. 

Since 2005, through over 20,000 surgical experiences and know-how accumulated for 25 years, we have led the present and future of ophthalmology only by focusing on the healthy eyes of patients.
We provide safe medical services to patients with satisfactory results, personalized medical care, and various genuine medical devices. Everything from appointment and questionnaire to consultations and surgeries is done smoothly in your language at our International Medical Center.

Sono Eyewear - Seocho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (소노안경원 서초)

11.3Km    2024-04-18

#112, 23, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Snow Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우성형외과)

Snow Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우성형외과)

11.4Km    2024-04-19

6F, 110, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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First Samsung Eye Center (퍼스트삼성안과의원)

11.4Km    2025-07-07

5F, 22 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

First Samsung Eye Center's medical staff consistently conducts research and academic activities. They publish papers in international academic journals each year, and they are committed to providing quality medical services to customers.
The medical staff members have such outstanding skills that they perform surgeries that other ophthalmology clinics find challenging. With over 100,000 surgical cases for the past 20 years, including cataract surgery, vision correction, and retinal surgery, the medical staff at First Samsung Eye Center provides safe surgeries without side effects and high-quality vision results.
The clinic has the latest equipment that allows examinations and surgeries of all ocular diseases. It accurately diagnoses patients' eye conditions and manages the process from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery care.

Eutteum Cheongdam Matjip (으뜸청담맛집)

Eutteum Cheongdam Matjip (으뜸청담맛집)

11.4Km    2021-03-22

15, Seolleung-ro, 132-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-574-5372

It is a restaurant that many office workers visit, as a famous restaurant. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pollack. A Korean dishes specialty restaurant located near Gangnam-gu Office, Seoul.

Lotte Mart - Cheongnyangni Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 청량리점)

11.4Km    2024-04-22

210, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Davich Optical - Mia Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 미아사거리)

11.4Km    2024-04-22

1F, 3, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Cheongdam Fashion Street (청담패션거리)

Cheongdam Fashion Street (청담패션거리)

11.4Km    2022-09-06

Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-3445-0111

The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and dubbed as “Cheongdam Fashion Street." Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for hallyu fans. Inside the alleys are famous restaurants, and with art galleries and boutiques popping up within the area, the street has gained a reputation as a cultural shopping street.

Yongdap Station Pedestrian Bridge (용답역 육교)

Yongdap Station Pedestrian Bridge (용답역 육교)

11.4Km    2017-02-24

159, Salgoji-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul Subway Line 2, Yongdap Station Bridge is a place that takes part in the everyday life of the local community. It was also a filming site in tvN's drama "Guardian (2016)" for many notable scenes, inclduing Sunny and Jeoseungsaja's first encounter.