Itaewon이태원

About this place

Itaewon is Seoul's first designated tourism special zone, established in 1997, and home to over 20,000 foreign residents from around the world. The area is known for its eclectic mix of custom leather goods, boutique clothing, and antique furniture shops, as well as a World Food Street of restaurants run by foreign residents. The main strip running from Itaewon Station toward Bogwang-ro buzzes with activity around the clock, drawing both international visitors and locals. Its genuine multicultural character — shaped by decades of coexistence between Korean and expatriate communities — sets it apart from other commercial districts in Seoul.

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Address

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Hours

Always open

Sources

Confirmed 2 October 2026

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