
Staying in Gangnam: Shopping, K-pop and Modern Seoul (2026 Guide)
A complete guide to Gangnam: which station to base yourself at, how to get there from Incheon Airport, where to stay and eat, and what is actually worth seeing south of the river.
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A complete guide to Gangnam: which station to base yourself at, how to get there from Incheon Airport, where to stay and eat, and what is actually worth seeing south of the river.

A complete guide to Myeongdong, Seoul's most popular base for first-time visitors: how to get there from Incheon Airport, which streets matter, where to eat, what to see and how to shop the tax refund.

What to see and buy around Myeongdong, Seoul: N Seoul Tower and the Namsan cable car with 2026 prices, Myeongdong Cathedral, Namdaemun Market, Cheonggyecheon, the Olive Young flagship and how the tax refund works.

How to shop K-beauty at Olive Young in Seoul: the Myeongdong, Hongdae and Gangnam flagship stores with hours and exits, the instant VAT refund rules and limits, what foreign shoppers actually buy, and when the sales happen.