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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

2.1Km    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.

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

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

2.1Km    2024-04-19

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

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Baetgodong (뱃고동)

Baetgodong (뱃고동)

2.1Km    2021-03-29

54, Eonju-ro 172-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-514-8008

A restaurant in Apgujeong serving delicious squid bulgogi and fried squid. The best menu at this restaurant is squid bulgogi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

CARNE DO BRASIL - Gangnam Station Branch (까르니두브라질 강남역)

CARNE DO BRASIL - Gangnam Station Branch (까르니두브라질 강남역)

2.1Km    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.

sushi hyo Cheongdam (스시효 청담)

sushi hyo Cheongdam (스시효 청담)

2.1Km    2021-03-29

25, Seolleung-ro 146-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-545-0023

The chef featured in the cartoon “Mr. Sushi” does the cooking. This restaurant's signature menu is sushi. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Worksout - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (웍스아웃 압구정)

Worksout - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (웍스아웃 압구정)

2.1Km    2024-04-22

20-4, Seolleung-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Jardin de Chouette (자뎅드슈에뜨)

Jardin de Chouette (자뎅드슈에뜨)

2.1Km    2020-02-21

27, Seolleung-ro 146-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3444-4007

Jardin de Chouette initially gained recognition for its jackets and has become a popular shopping destination among fashionistas looking for high-qualiy clothing with unique designs. It is patronized by Korean celebrities such as Kim Tae-hee, Lee Hyori, Han Ga-in, and Song Hye-kyo. Famous for its owl symbol, Jardin de Chouette has an extensive showroom.

Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic (서울밝은세상안과)

2.1Km    2025-07-07

2F & 5F-7F, 823 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

BGSS Eye Clinic has specialized in vision correction since its establishment in 1997. It is the first-generation eye clinic that introduced LASIK and LASEK surgeries in Korea.
The clinic consists of the Vision Correction Precision Examination Center, General Surgery Center, General Consultation Center, and the Vision Correction Research Center perched over four floors. The Vision Correction Precision Examination Center is divided into the LASIK Precision Examination Center and the Post-surgery Consultation Center. The Vision Correction Precision Examination Center conducts approximately 50 types of precision examinations and a 10-phase special diagnostic examination, leveraging the largest number of examination devices in Korea.
The clinic's DNA Genetic Testing Lab conducts the Avellino Lab Universal Test for all surgical patients to ensure safer surgeries. It is the only clinic in Korea capable of handling the entire process in-house, from collecting DNA to in-house analysis and result confirmation, so patients can get surgery on the day of the test. 

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

2.1Km    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. 

Sojeokdu (소적두)

Sojeokdu (소적두)

2.1Km    2021-05-11

5-2, Apgujeong-ro, 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3443-4433

This is a cafe located in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul. Try patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans), the representative summer thirst-quencher of Koreans. The representative menu is shaved ice with red bean topping.