Yeoksam-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.496 and 127.035 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 29' 44" and E 127° 2' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:59 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:19 am and 5:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org

Discover Yeoksam-dong

Yeoksam-dong in Seoul is a place in South Korea a little south-east of Seoul, the country's capital city.

Current time in Yeoksam-dong is now 02:59 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Yeoksam-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Jongmyo Shrine in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-West. We encountered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Suwon, Jangheung, Onam and Jinjeop. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 27% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Imperial Palace Hotel Seoul

Address
1,3 mi
640, Eonju-ro
06098 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam

Address
0,8 mi
130 Bongeunsa ro Gangnam gu
06124 SEOUL
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Meridien Seoul

Address
0,8 mi
120 BONGEUNSA-RO CANGNAM-GU
06124 Gangnam-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Cappuccino

Address
0,8 mi
155, Bongeunsa-ro
06122 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel The Designers LYJ Gangnam Premier

Address
0,8 mi
113, Bongeunsa-ro
06120 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mercure Ambassador Seoul Gangnam Sodowe

Address
0,4 mi
10 Teheran-ro 25-gil Gangnam-gu
06132 SEOUL
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Urban Place Residence Hotel GangNam

Address
0,4 mi
30, Hyoryeong-ro 77-gil
06627 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


RAMADA HOTEL SEOUL

Address
1,2 mi
112 5 SAMSUNG DONG GANGNAM GU
135090 Samseong -Dong,Gangnam -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shilla Stay Seocho 신라 스테이 서초

Address
0,5 mi
427, Hyoryeong-ro
06693 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Peyto Gangnam

Address
0,6 mi
259, Gangnam-daero
137-863 Seocho-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Seoul City Life

Published: October 02, 2010
Length: 36:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TomHollowayUSA

Seoul-Homepage: http://lovely-seoul.jimdo.com/ This video shows the life in the big capital city of South Korea - Seoul! At my Seoul-homepage you can find more interesting photos and information...


Interesting Seoul

Published: October 03, 2010
Length: 10:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TomHollowayUSA

Seoul-Homepage: http://lovely-seoul.jimdo.com/ This video shows scenes from the interesting capital city of South Korea - Seoul! Please check my Seoul-homepage for further information and...


Korea Hangang River Bridge LED Light Show

Published: July 24, 2011
Length: 33:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: UBIPLANNER

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


도곡동 맥스 당구장 Max billiard club in Dogok-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 31:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: billclub

서울시 강남구 도곡동에 위치한 맥스 당구장입니다. 더 많은 정보를 빌클럽에서 확인하세요! Love billiards, Better life billclub.net.


컬러오브머니 포켓볼 클럽 Color of money Pool Hall

Published: June 11, 2014
Length: 41:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: billclub

컬러오브머니 포켓볼 클럽 (당구 클럽) 금연, 포켓볼 전용 구장으로 회원 대상 포켓볼 레슨이 진행되고 있습니다. 넓은 클럽에는 수제 버거 및...


Sitting guard drill (block and recovering the hook)

Published: November 18, 2011
Length: 24:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JiuJitsuWorldYeoksam

Sitting guard drill focused on blocking pressure from the knee and recovering the hook. Make sure the face is located inside of the thigh to avoid easily giving up the back or a guillotine...


Scarf position arm bar

Published: December 02, 2011
Length: 10:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JiuJitsuWorldYeoksam

If the opponent is defending mount transitions with a knee shield, shift to scarf position, and gain control of the elbow by sliding your knee under it. Keep your far knee tight against the...


Side to knee on belly to mount transition

Published: December 02, 2011
Length: 08:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JiuJitsuWorldYeoksam

If the opponent is not working for the escape, and is closed up to avoid a submission, rather than forcing a submission attempt, just quickly move to knee on belly and to mount. BJJ technique...


캐롬까페 당구장 carom cafe billiards hall

Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 43:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: billclub

광진구 구의동에 위치한 3쿠션 금연 & 국제식 대대 전용 클럽, 캐롬까페입니다. 회원대상 토너먼트 경기 / 강습이 진행되고 있습니다. Carom cafe...


Sitting guard idiot sweep variation

Published: November 18, 2011
Length: 07:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JiuJitsuWorldYeoksam

Sitting guard variation of the idiot sweep if the opponent is able to disengage a hook. BJJ technique in Korean by Duck Young Jang, Jiu Jistu World senior instructor in Seoul, Korea. ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gangnam Station

Gangnam Station is a station in the Gangnam District of Seoul, on the Seoul Subway Line 2. This station serves as a crucial transfer point between Line 2 and buses to all over Seoul and southern Gyeonggi Province, and it became the northern terminus of the Sinbundang Line on October 29, 2011 with the southern terminus at Jeongja Station.

Located at 37.4979, 127.028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Gangnam District, Railway stations opened in 1982

Yeoksam Station

Yeoksam Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. It is located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5008, 127.037 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Gangnam District, Railway stations opened in 1982

Yangjae Station

Yangjae Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. It was the southern terminus of Line 3 until October 30, 1993, when the line was extended to Suseo Station, and it became a transfer station with the Sinbundang Line on October 28, 2011. It is located in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul. It serves as an important mass transit hub for commuters who travel between Seoul and suburban cities such as Bundang, Yongin, and Suwon.

Located at 37.4844, 127.034 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seocho District, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Maebong Station

Maebong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. It is located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.4869, 127.047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1993

Gangnam District

The Gangnam District is one of the 25 gu (local government districts) which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Gangnam is literally translated as "South of the (Han) River". As of the 2010 census, Gangnam District had a population of 527,641, making it the 4th most populated district in Seoul. Gangnam District is the third largest district in Seoul with an area of 39.5 km.

Located at 37.4967, 127.027 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gangnam District

Daechi-dong

Daechi-dong is a dong in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Daechi-dong is divided into 3 different “dongs” which are Daechi 1-dong, 2-dong, and 4-dong. The real estate price is very high due to the many hagwons in the area. There is also a stream called Yangjaecheon that runs through the heart of Daechi-dong.

Located at 37.5, 127.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gangnam District, Neighbourhoods of Seoul

Seolleung Station

Seolleung Station is a Seoul Subway station, on Line 2 and the Bundang Line. The station is named after the nearby Seonjeongneung, the Joseon Dynasty royal tombs Seolleung (선릉, 宣陵) and Jeongneung (정릉, 靖陵). On Line 2, the preceding and following stations are Yeoksam Station and Samseong Station. On the Bundang Line these are Seonjeongneung Station, which will connect with Line 9, and Hanti Station.

Located at 37.5045, 127.049 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Gangnam District, Railway stations opened in 1982

Nonhyeon Station

Nonhyeon Station is a metro station on Seoul Subway Line 7 located in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It will become a transfer station to the Sin Bundang Line in the planned 2018 extension.

Located at 37.5111, 127.021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Gangnam District, Railway stations opened in 2000

Boutique Monaco

Boutique Monaco is a 117-metre, 27-storey residential skyscraper in the ward of Seocho-gu in Seoul. The working title of this building was "Missing Matrix"; it was designed by architect Minsuk Cho, and has 127 units. It was the winner of the 2008 Silver Emporis Skyscraper Award, beating the much taller 101-storey Shanghai World Financial Center.

Located at 37.4973, 127.025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Residential buildings completed in 2008, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Sinnonhyeon Station

Sinnonhyeon Station is a railway station on Line 9 of the Seoul Subway located by the Kyobo Tower sageori in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is currently the southern terminus of Line 9. Gangnam Station and Nonhyeon Station are near here. It will become a transfer station to the Sin Bundang Line in 2018. The section of Gangnam Boulevard from exit No.5 of this station to exit No.2 of Gangnam Station of Line 2 is designated as a smoke-free zone by the Gangnam District office.

Located at 37.5044, 127.024 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea

Torch Trinity Graduate University

Torch Trinity Graduate University (TTGU) [Korean: 횃불트리니티신학대학원대학교] is an evangelical graduate school and seminary in Seoul, South Korea. It was formerly called Torch Trinity Graduate School of Theology (TTGST). The university commits itself to the cause of Christian missions, with a strong emphasis on training future leaders of the church from all over the world.

Located at 37.4792, 127.034 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Seoul, Educational institutions established in 1998


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
역삼동, Yeoksam-dong, Yŏksam-dong