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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

3.6Km    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.

Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당 한가람미술관)

3.6Km    2022-12-16

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-1300

Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540 ㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for oversized artwork), a storage area, and an art shop. The building features a lighting system that controls the humidity and temperature and is equipped with a luminous ceiling system that captures natural sunlight and feeds it into the museum, allowing visitors to enjoy a brightly lit viewing area.

The Art Square in front of the museum houses a wide range of exclusive artwork and serves as a venue for various events such as the Cloz Art Market. Visitors may also enjoy the open-air café right in front of the building or dine at “Yehyang,” a traditional Korean restaurant right down the stairs.

Gwangyang Bulgogi Bonga (광양불고기본가)

Gwangyang Bulgogi Bonga (광양불고기본가)

3.6Km    2024-03-18

16, Dogok-ro 99-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-8494

Gwangyang Bulgogi Bonga serves Gwangyang bulgogi, a tender and sweet-savory dish made by grilling thinly-sliced beef marinated in soy sauce. The restaurant also offers sogogi gui (grilled beef), yukhoe (beef tartare), and hanu kkotdeungsim (Korean beef rib eye). Another popular dish is hanu deungsim yukjeon (pan-fried battered Korean beef sirloin). There is also a separate lunch menu, namely the Gwangyang Bonga Jeongsik (Gwangyang Bonga set menu) and hanu kkotsal bulgogi (boneless Korean galbi bulgogi).

Josun Palace Seoul Gangnam, Luxury Collection Hotel (조선 팰리스 서울 강남, 럭셔리 컬렉션 호텔)

Josun Palace Seoul Gangnam, Luxury Collection Hotel (조선 팰리스 서울 강남, 럭셔리 컬렉션 호텔)

3.6Km    2022-06-09

231 , Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Josun Palace Seoul Gangnam, Luxury Collection Hotel is Josun Hotel and Resort's most luxurious brand hotel and embodies the 100-year history of Josun Hotel. In addition, this is Korea's first Luxury Collection Hotel in collaboration with Marriott International. The hotel building goes from basement level 6 to 36 levels and houses 254 rooms with panorama views and a skyline view of the city. There are 9 room types and include brand amenity products, an air dresser, and capsule coffee machine. Facilities include various restaurants, lounge & bar, and Josun Deli. There are also banquet halls, a swimming pool, and fitness center.

Duko S.T.Dupont - Hyundai Trade Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (듀코 현대(백)무역 듀퐁)

Duko S.T.Dupont - Hyundai Trade Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (듀코 현대(백)무역 듀퐁)

3.6Km    2024-04-23

7F, 203, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Snow Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우성형외과)

Snow Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (스노우성형외과)

3.6Km    2024-04-19

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

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Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

3.6Km    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. 

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

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

3.6Km    2024-04-19

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

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Piyangkong Halmani (피양콩 할마니)

Piyangkong Halmani (피양콩 할마니)

3.6Km    2017-02-01

30, Samseong-ro 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-508-0476

Piyangkong Halmani serves dishes made with Korean bean ground in a traditional stone grinder by a grandmother from Pyeongyang.

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

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

3.6Km    2024-04-22

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

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