Gangnam-Station Underground Shopping Center(강남역 지하쇼핑센터)

2025-11-06
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Address: 396 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
It is located beneath the intersection of Gangnam-daero and Teheran-ro, directly connected to Gangnam Station (Subway Line 2, Shinbundang Line).
On the map, the mall extends along both subway lines, forming a massive underground corridor linking the Gangnam business area with Shinnonhyeon.

By subway: AREX → transfer to Line 2 → get off at Gangnam Station (Exit 8). Total about 1 h 40 min. Rome2Rio+1
By bus: Airport Limousine #6009 or #6020 bound for Gangnam; 65–75 minutes. Rome2Rio+1
By taxi/car: 66 km / 60–70 minutes. Rome2Rio+1

By subway: Line 4 → transfer to Line 2 (Sadang → Gangnam Station, Exit 8); around 30–35 minutes. Rome2Rio+1
By taxi: 10 km / 20–25 minutes / ₩13,000–₩16,000. Rome2Rio+1

The underground mall first opened in 1988 to coincide with the Seoul Olympics, designed as a modern urban shopping network beneath Seoul’s busiest junction.
Renovated multiple times, most recently in 2011, to expand fashion, cosmetics, and accessory stores.
Now home to over 200 small retailers, it is especially popular among students and young professionals for budget shopping.
Connected directly to Samsung d’light and major corporate offices via underground passageways.

Samsung d’light: Interactive exhibition space of Samsung Electronics.
Kukkiwon Taekwondo Headquarters: The global HQ of Taekwondo, offering demonstrations and exhibitions.
Garosu-gil: A popular café street and fashion hub located 10 minutes away.
COEX & Starfield Library: A massive commercial complex with cultural spaces.
Yangjae Citizen’s Forest: Park with walking trails and seasonal flower gardens.