Apgujeongrodeo Ro, Seoul, South Korea

Apgujeongrodeo Ro, Seoul, South Korea

Friday 6th September 2013

Apgujeong-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The dong originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myeong-hoe, a high-ranking government officer during the Joseon dynasty. It is an upmarket residential, fashion, shopping, and educational area. One of the main shopping area is Apgujeong Rodeo Street, along with 'Cheongdam’s Fashion Street' in Cheongdam-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main Apgujeong-ro, they are seen as fashionable and trendsetting destinations. The area contains upscale department stores, shops, boutiques, private educations, cafes and restaurants. Apgujeong Rodeo Street is located opposite the Galleria Department Store, with shops of local and international designers as well as Nori Market, The Vanessa Bruno outlet, Mui Mui Cafe, and On Friday Restaurant.