39.55km2
Southeast Seoul
Global tourism city
About Gangnam
The Center of Hallyu Culture, Global Gangnam
A cultural gateway that has long embraced and connected new cultures,
now a city sharing its own culture with the world.
Gangnam-gu, Seoul spans 39.55 km2 with a population of about 530,000. It is the heart of Hallyu culture and a global tourism city clustered around fashion, beauty, and MICE industries. It borders Songpa-gu to the east, Seocho-gu to the west, Seongnam to the south, and Yongsan-gu across the Han River to the north.
Southeast Seoul — A City Open to the World
Gangnam-gu is located in the southeast of Seoul, South Korea. It borders Songpa-gu to the east along Tancheon Stream, Seocho-gu to the west, Seongnam-si to the south, and Yongsan-gu and Seongdong-gu across the Han River to the north.
Gangnam has long served as a cultural gateway embracing and connecting new cultures, and now creates its own culture to share with the world.
53K+
A city where
diverse cultures coexist
5 Landmarks
Garosu-gil, Gangnam Stn.
Apgujeong, Cheongdam, COEX
COEX
Asia's largest
convention center
Source: Gangnam-gu Statistical Yearbook|2025 data
Why Gangnam
Why Gangnam Is Special
Fashion & Trends
Apgujeong Rodeo and Cheongdam select shops lead contemporary fashion trends, where global luxury brands meet emerging designers.
Dining & SNS Hotspots
The numerous restaurants and cafes around Gangnam Station captivate visitors as SNS hotspots, where new food trends are born every day.
K-Beauty
Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong showcases the state of K-Beauty today. At the forefront of Korea beauty industry, it has become a global beauty hub.
MICE & Conventions
Centered around COEX, it is a key hub for international conferences, exhibitions, and incentive tourism, with Asia finest MICE infrastructure.
Welcome to Gangnam!
Greetings to local and international tourists who have come across the Visit Gangnam tourism information website. I am Cho Sung Myung, the head of the Gangnam-gu district.
The Gangnam district is working to create 'Gangnam: Where Dreams Converge, Future Unfolds,' a place that turns dreamed future into reality. Located south of the Hangang River in Seoul, Gangnam is not only a financial, economic, and educational hub, but also a city that leads trends in lifestyle, fashion, shopping, and Hallyu culture.
By 2028, an international exchange complex zone, including a mega underground city and the Yeongdong-daero Metropolitan Transfer Center, will be established in the Samsung-dong and COEX area. It will be a source of Seoul's pride and serve as a gateway to the world.
Visit Gangnam provides information on various festivals and tourism, including the Gangnam Festival, where you can experience the dynamic and lively Gangnam. We hope that local and international tourists explore and experience the multifaceted attractions of Gangnam, filled with things to see and enjoy every day throughout the year.
Thank you.
Mayor Cho Seong-myeong of Gangnam-gu
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FAQ
You can reach Gangnam via Gangnam Station (Subway Line 2), Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), or Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Bundang Line). From Incheon Airport, Airport Limousine Bus 6020 takes about 70 minutes. From Seoul Station, it takes roughly 30 minutes after transferring to Line 4.
Gangnam's five major landmarks are Garosu-gil, the Gangnam Station area, Apgujeong Rodeo, Cheongdam Luxury Street, and the COEX area. Each has its own theme — fashion, dining, K-Beauty, luxury, and MICE.
Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil is the signature street packed with K-Beauty stores. It hosts flagship and experience stores from many Korean beauty brands, and Cheongdam-dong also features flagship stores of global beauty brands.
We recommend a course starting at COEX Starfield Library and continuing to Bongeunsa Temple and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. The Samseong-dong area — where modernity and tradition coexist — showcases the many charms of Gangnam.
The Gangnam Station and COEX Tourist Information Centers are in operation. For locations and hours, see the Tourist Information Centers page.
A city where dreams gather,
a Gangnam that envisions the future