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Subway line 2, Gangnam Station
Rather new, compared to the neighborhoods of north (buk) of the Han River (gang, hence the name Gangbuk), the Gangnam (south of the Han River) area boasts more modern and cleaner facilities and streets. Originally, part of Kyonggi Province, this area of Gangnam-gu was annexed to the city of Seoul during the capital's expansion in 1963. Although just a few short decades ago Gangnam-gu was a large field of vast vegetation, today it is one of the most active and developed districts in the city of Seoul. Gangnam Station is among the liveliest of areas in Gangnam-gu. With the crossroads of two of the busiest subway lines (numbers 2 and 4) and some of Seoul's major bus lines within its borders, Gangnam station is easily accessible and widely visited. With its close access to Gangnam-gu's Teheranno (the venture capital area of Seoul), and many language and educational institutions in the area, Gangnam Station is a popular attraction for young professionals as well as students.
By day, this area of Gangnam-gu tends to attract hordes of young people with its two movie theaters, numerous fast food restaurants, bookstores, arcades, shops, cafes and street vendors. Shops do a respectable day trade and sell everything from cell phone accessories to cosmetics and jewelry to jeans. Underground in the subway system, there is shop after shop in which customers can try to bargain their way down to a fair price. These stores close for business as does the subway station, around 11:30 p.m.
Up above, however, do not count on cutting those prices down and stick with what is on the tag. Street vendors crowd the sidewalks and try to sell cheap CDs, jewelry, and sometimes even rabbits and puppies. Cafes in this neighborhood come aplenty and there is a variety in which to choose - from DVD cafes, video cafes, PC cafes, and cafes for coffee/tea. Noticeably cheaper than establishments in Apgujeong and Cheongdam, this area caters to a younger crowd. By night, Gangnam Station shines on with its bright neon signs and street lights luring businessmen into pubs, bars and clubs for an after-work drink. But watch out for bar and club employees who follow you around in an attempt to lure more customers into their businesses. Stretching from the Ritz Carlton Hotel to the mouth of Teheran Valley, Gangnam Station is daily visited by teenagers and college students, as well as older professionals.
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