Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

3.1Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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.

Itaewon Antiques Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

3.1Km 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.

Eomeoni Jokbal (어머니족발)

3.1Km 2021-03-22

27, Samseong-ro, 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2051-9292

A recommended restaurant located near COEX. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet with medicinal herbs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Hallym University of Graduate Studies (한림국제대학원대학교)

3.1Km 2025-01-10

405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3453-9333

Founded in 2004 by Ilsong Educational Foundation, Hallym University of Graduate Studies is a private college located at 405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu. Originally, it was founded as an international graduate college of Hallym University in 1997, but it has separated from Hallym University as of 2004.

Yeontabal Samseong COEX(연타발 삼성코엑스)

3.1Km 2020-10-30

35, Teheran-ro, 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-557-9981

This Korean cuisine is located near Samseong (World Trade Center Seoul) Station, Seoul. The representative menu is marinated grilled ribs. An AAA-certified (the highest grade) restaurant in Seoul.

Gounnim (고운님)

3.1Km 2021-03-22

46 Teheran-ro 87-gil Gangnam-gu Seoul
+82-2-2016-5757

A restaurant located in COEX where the city airport is located. This restaurant's signature menu is braised mackerel with kimchi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Molta Chamchi (몰타참치)

3.1Km 2021-03-29

26, Samseong-ro 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-508-7861

This is a place that sells filleted raw tuna using various tuna parts. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw tuna. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Dubai (두바이레스토랑)

3.1Km 2017-07-18

192, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
82-2-798-9277

Dubai Restaurant in Itaewon offers authentic Arabian cuisine as well as shisha (water pipe smoking). Located in the middle of Itaewon, it’s popular among both Koreans and foreigners.

KERVAN RESTAURANT (케르반레스토랑)

3.1Km 2021-04-13

190, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kervan is a restaurant specializing in Turkish cuisine, which is widely enjoyed around the world. The kitchen is run by a skilled native chef, and has ovens manufactured with Turkish technology. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with traditional Turkish tiles, giving restaurant patrons the opportunity to sample authentic cuisine and decorative elements of Turkish culture together. The restaurant has also obtained the official Halal Certificate recognition.

Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑)

3.1Km 2025-03-15

192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, offering authentic kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. It faithfully recreates the Turkish culture and food through its interior, decorated with traditional tiles, and dishes prepared by a chef from Türkiye. Main menus include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish kebab.

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