City: Gangnam-gu

Gangnam-gu, South Korea

Korean transcription(s)

• Hangul: 서울특별시

• Hanja: 서울特別市

• Revised Romanization: Seoul Teukbyeolsi

• McCune–Reischauer: Sŏul T'ŭkpyŏlsi

Country: South Korea

Region: Seoul Capital Area

Districts: 25 Dobong District Dongdaemun District Dongjak District Eunpyeong District Gangbuk District Gangdong District Gangnam District Gangseo District Geumcheon District Guro District Gwanak District Gwangjin District Jongno District Jung District Jungnang District Mapo District Nowon District Seocho District Seodaemun District Seongbuk District Seongdong District Songpa District Yangcheon District Yeongdeungpo District Yongsan District

Government

• Type: Seoul Metropolitan Government Mayor–Council

• Mayor: Park Won-soon (Democratic)

• Council: Seoul Metropolitan Council

• National Representation - National Assembly: 49 / 300 16.3% (total seats) 49 / 253 19.4% (constituency seats) List Dobong A In Jae-keun (MPK) Dobong B Kim Seon-dong (SP) Dongdaemun A Ahn Gyu-baek (MPK) Dongdaemun B Min Byung-doo (MPK) Dongjak A Kim Byung-kee (MPK) Dongjak B Na Kyung-won (SP) Eunpyeong A Park Joo-min (MPK) Eunpyeong B Kang Byeong-won (MPK) Gangbuk A Jeong Yang-seok (SP) Gangbuk B Park Yong-jin (MPK) Gangdong A Jin Sun-mee (MPK) Gangdong B Shim Jae-kwon (MPK) Gangnam A Lee Jong-gu (SP) Gangnam B Jun Hyeon-hee (MPK) Gangnam C Lee Eun-jae (SP) Gangseo A Geum Tae-seop (MPK) Gangseo B Kim Sung-tae (SP) Gangseo C Han Jeoung-ae (MPK) Geumcheon Lee Hoon (MPK) Guro A Lee In-young (MPK) Guro B Park Young-sun (MPK) Gwanak A Kim Sung-shik (PP) Gwanak B Oh Shin-hwan (SP) Gwangjin A Jeon Hye-sook (MPK) Gwangjin B Choo Mi-ae (MPK) Jongno Chung Sye-kyun (MPK) Jung–Seongdong A Hong Ihk-pyo (MPK) Jung–Seongdong B Ji Sang-wook (SP) Jungnang A Seo Young-kyo (MPK) Jungnang B Park Hong-keun (MPK) Mapo A Noh Woong-rae (MPK) Mapo B Sohn Hye-won (MPK) Nowon A Koh Yong-jin (MPK) Nowon B Woo Won-shik (MPK) Nowon C Ahn Cheol-soo (PP) Seocho A Lee Hye-hoon (SP) Seocho B Park Seong-joong (SP) Seodaemun A Woo Sang-ho (MPK) Seodaemun B Kim Yeong-ho (MPK) Seongbuk A You Seung-hee (MPK) Seongbuk B Ki Dong-min (MPK) Songpa A Park In-sook (SP) Songpa B Choi Myeong-gil (MPK) Songpa C Nam In-soon (MPK) Yangcheon A Hwang Hee (MPK) Yangcheon B Kim Yong-tae (SP) Yeongdeungpo A Kim Young-joo (MPK) Yeongdeungpo B Shin Kyoung-min (MPK) Yongsan Chin Young (MPK)

Area

• Special city: 605.21 km (233.67 sq mi)

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)

Population (2017)

• Special city: 10,197,604

• Density: 17,000/km (44,000/sq mi)

• Metro: 25,600,000

• Demonym: 서울 사람 (Seoul saram), 서울시민 (Seoul-simin), Seoulite

• Dialect: Gyeonggi

Bird: Korean magpie

Color: Seoul Red

Flower: Forsythia

Font: Seoul fonts (Seoul Hangang and Seoul Namsan)

Mascot: Haechi

Slogan: "I·SEOUL·U"

Song: "S.E.O.U.L"

Tree: Ginkgo

GDP PPP (Special City): US$407 billion

GDP PPP per capita (Special City): US$ 41,126

Website: seoul.go.kr

Top Things to do in Gangnam-gu

Top Restaurants in Seoul

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What to do and see in Gangnam-gu, South Korea: The Best Shopping

October 30, 2021 Sheron Bogner

Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul

1. Yehwarang

18, Apgujeong-ro 12-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06028 South Korea +82 2-542-5543

Excellent

100%

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

2. Queen Mama Market

50, Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06020 South Korea +82 70-4281-3372 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/queenmamamarket01/

Excellent

75%

Good

25%

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

3. SMTOWN coexartium

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164 South Korea +82 1670-6330 http://www.smtownland.com/index.php

Excellent

47%

Good

37%

Satisfactory

14%

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4.5 based on 204 reviews

Catering to K-Pop fever, SMTOWN coexartium offers avid fans the opportunity to tour through training and recording rooms, see hologram performances, and buy products and souvenirs of popular idols.

Reviewed By BillNabilah - Sepang, Malaysia

Received an invitation from Seoul Metropolitan Gov. I really enjoyed my visit there. A lot of exhibition being displayed. So happy to learn about EXO history and also NCT. I am a big fan. There is also a souvenir shop where you can buy official merchandise of your favourite group. Price is reasonable.

4. Starfield COEX Mall

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164 South Korea +82 2-6002-5300 http://www.coexmall.com

Excellent

28%

Good

42%

Satisfactory

23%

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4.0 based on 810 reviews

Starfield COEX Mall is the largest underground shopping mall in Asia. It carries national and international brands, and offers attractions like an aquarium, a movie theater, and the Kimchi Museum.

Reviewed By patrickperbkk

One of the best meeting points in Seoul. Lovely awesome bookstore with local shops, cafes and restaurants.

5. Gangnam Underground Shopping area

Yeoksam 1-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul South Korea

Excellent

27%

Good

46%

Satisfactory

23%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 332 reviews

6. Garosu-gil

Shinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul South Korea +82 70-8668-4193 http://eng.theskinfood.com/shopMain/shopMain.do

Excellent

36%

Good

40%

Satisfactory

19%

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4.0 based on 836 reviews

Known for its tree-lined streets, Garosu-Gil attracts an alternative crowd with its unique bohemian-chic vibe. It favors designer and artists shops, and features open studios, workshops, and bars.

Reviewed By Abbydelight - Penang Island, Malaysia

Many luxury and trendy shops. Window shopping is fun. There are local skin care shops along the street. Less touristy compared to other shopping street.

7. Apgujeong Rodeo Street

Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul South Korea +82 2-545-7417 http://www.facebook.com/DudartAOMG/info

Excellent

24%

Good

42%

Satisfactory

26%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 169 reviews

8. 10 Corso Como

416, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06015 South Korea

Excellent

31%

Good

54%

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4.0 based on 13 reviews

9. Hyundai Department Store Apgujeong Main

165, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06001 South Korea +82 2-549-2233 http://www.ehyundai.com/newPortal/index.jsp

Excellent

41%

Good

43%

Satisfactory

13%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 70 reviews

10. The Galleria Main Store

343, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06008 South Korea +82 2-3449-4114 http://dept.galleria.co.kr/

Excellent

24%

Good

61%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 33 reviews

City: Gangnam-gu

Top Things to do in Gangnam-gu

Top Restaurants in Seoul

Countries

What to do and see in Gangnam-gu, South Korea: The Best Shopping

1. Yehwarang

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2. Queen Mama Market

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3. SMTOWN coexartium

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Reviewed By BillNabilah - Sepang, Malaysia

4. Starfield COEX Mall

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Reviewed By patrickperbkk

5. Gangnam Underground Shopping area

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6. Garosu-gil

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Reviewed By Abbydelight - Penang Island, Malaysia

7. Apgujeong Rodeo Street

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8. 10 Corso Como

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9. Hyundai Department Store Apgujeong Main

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10. The Galleria Main Store

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