Itaewon Street

Itaewon is a place where people of different nationalities and ethnicities gather. You can taste foods from around the world and see an exotic mosque. As U.S. military bases were established in the past, this area developed into a neighborhood where many foreigners lived in Seoul, and in 1997 it was designated as Seoul’s first tourist special zone. In Itaewon, you can enjoy shopping in various areas such as 'Itaewon Furniture Street', where European antique furniture is gathered, and 'Gyeongnidan-gil'. You can also enjoy foods that are not usually easy to find, such as halal food, Turkish or Pakistani cuisine, and British-style pubs, at restaurants run directly by owners from those countries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Itaewon

What are the recommended attractions in Itaewon?

The following tourist attractions are located around Itaewon. The following tourism content related to Itaewon is available.

• Haebangchon Alley
• Leeum Museum of Art
• Itaewon Antique Furniture Street
• Filming location of the drama Itaewon Class
• Visiting Itaewon, Seoul’s most exotic street.

What public transportation can take you to Itaewon?

You can get to the Itaewon area by subway and bus.

• Subway: Line 6 Noksapyeong Station, Line 6 Itaewon Station
• Bus: 143, 401, 405, 406, 100, 100A Korea University, 100B Kookmin University, 400, 402, 421, 740, N72, N75, Yongsan 01, Yongsan 02, Yongsan 03 (as of 2025)

What festival is held in Itaewon?

Every October, the 'Itaewon Global Village Festival' is held on Itaewon Street. The Itaewon Global Village Festival is Seoul’s signature global street culture festival, where you can enjoy diverse and unique world cultures in Itaewon, a place where people from around the world gather.

Visitor Information

• Address: Area around Itaewon-ro 27na-gil (Itaewon-dong), Yongsan-gu, Seoul
• Transportation: Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station Exit 3, 133m

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