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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

12.1Km    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.

Jiwoo Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (지우의원)

Jiwoo Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (지우의원)

12.1Km    2024-06-27

107, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic (강남조은눈안과의원)

12.1Km    2025-10-23

(7th,9th Floors, Meditower), 107 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

At Gangnam Joeunnun Vision Clinic, safe surgery is our top priority.

We offer safer and more advanced vision correction procedures based on 17 years of experience and know-how accumulated since the clinic’s foundation in 2007. 

We are equipped with a wide range of university hospital-grade surgical and diagnostic equipment, including LENSAR, MEL90, Smile, Z4, Avefro KXL, and VisuMax 500 & 800.

We jointly operate the Smile Research Center with ZEISS, the German company that developed the technology, and share our advanced know-how with the world.

 - Medical staff with 17 years of experience and know-how 
 - Jointly operate the Smile Research Center with ZEISS, the developer of SMILE LASIK.
 - Conveniently located at Gangnam Station, Exit No. 12

Tonymoly - Shinbundang Line Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 신분당선강남)

Tonymoly - Shinbundang Line Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 신분당선강남)

12.1Km    2024-04-22

Store #23, Gangnam Station Underground Shopping Center, 390, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Yeonsei ULINE Dental Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (연세유라인치과병원)

Yeonsei ULINE Dental Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (연세유라인치과병원)

12.1Km    2024-06-28

390, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic (강남 아름다운나라 피부과)

12.1Km    2025-10-23

(12th Floor), 390 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic has been at the forefront of Thermage technology, starting with the first-generation Thermacool in 2003, followed by the second-generation Thermage NXT, third-generation Thermage CPT, and the fourth-generation Thermage FLX.
The medical team at Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic has published eight SCI-level papers related to Thermage, accounting for 10% of all Thermage-related research worldwide.
The clinic’s expertise in achieving effective lifting results without skin damage is due to continuous research and the skilled medical team. 
The clinic offers its own skincare brand, Arumdaun Nara Cosmetics.

Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원)

12.1Km    2025-10-23

7 Yesulgongwon-ro 131beon-gil, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8045-7000

Anyang Art Park, formerly known as Anyang Recreational Park, is an easily accessible, well-maintained cultural space. It has been revitalized with updated features such as artificial waterfalls, an outdoor stage, a plaza, walking paths, and enhanced lighting facilities. The park promotes art projects by displaying 50 artworks from renowned Korean and international artists throughout various locations. Nearby, visitors can explore additional local attractions including hiking trails through dense forests, traditional temples such as Anyangsa Temple and Yeomburam Hermitage, the treasure-designated Flagpole Supports at Jungchosa Temple Site, and the Kimchungup Architecture Museum, all of which contribute to a rich area experience.

Olive Young - Hwanghak Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 황학사거리)

Olive Young - Hwanghak Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 황학사거리)

12.1Km    2024-04-17

410, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Medical Korea Service Co., Ltd (주식회사 메디컬코리아서비스)

12.1Km    2025-11-27

4th Floor, 8 Teheran-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Medical Korea Service is a global medical concierge agency specializing in premium skincare, regenerative therapy (stem cell & NK), wellness programs, and advanced plastic surgery in Korea. Recognized by the City of Seoul and Gangnam-gu, we partner exclusively with top-tier, accredited clinics and board-certified specialists with 10–20 years of experience. Our multilingual VIP teams (English, Indonesian, Chinese) provide end-to-end care—from personalized treatment planning to on-site support—making MKS a trusted choice for international clients across Southeast Asia.

E-Mart - Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 중동)

E-Mart - Jung-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 중동)

12.1Km    2024-04-19

188, Seokcheon-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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