Itaewon Tourist Special Zone

Itaewon Tourist Special Zone

Itaewon is a must-visit shopping and sightseeing destination for foreigners visiting Korea. Along its 1.4-kilometer-long street, there are over 2,000 establishments, including shops selling clothing, shoes, hats, backpacks, and other goods, as well as various hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, trading companies, travel agency branches, and tourist hotels.

The area has developed a unique international flair due to the nearby U.S. military base, with English signs and bustling crowds of foreigners making it feel like a foreign street. In addition, visitors can enjoy foreign cuisines from Turkey, India, Pakistan, Switzerland, Thailand, and other countries that are hard to find elsewhere, adding to the enjoyment of the trip.

Gradually evolving into a world-class tourist destination, Itaewon hosts the annual Itaewon Global Village Festival, featuring open-air cultural performances. Beyond shopping, visitors can experience the essence of Korean traditional culture in an exotic environment.

Transportation

Take subway Line 6 and get off at Exit 3 of Green Park Station, Itaewon Station, or Exit 1 of Hangangjin Station

Address: Itaewon-dong and Hannam-dong areas, Yongsan-gu, Seoul