Official / Local Name개포2동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Gangnam-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4812°N, 127.0681°E · 63 m
Overview
Gaepo-dong (개포2동) is a lively urban district in Gangnam-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 63 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 개포2동 (Gaepo-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Gangnam-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 63 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gaepodong Station (개포동역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yaksa-jeol (약사절) (0.7 km) · Bulguksa (불국사) (1.1 km) · Gaepoeorini-gongwon (개포어린이공원) (0.6 km) · Beomnyongsa (법룡사) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gaeposa-dong (개포4동) (1.4 km), Togogi-dong (도곡2동) (1.6 km), Daechii-dong (대치2동) (1.6 km), Irwoni-dong (일원2동) (1.6 km), Yeomgokdong (염곡동) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaepo-dong (개포1동) (1.0 km) · Daechi-dong (대치1동) (1.3 km) · Irwonbon-dong (일원본동) (1.4 km) · Irwon-dong (일원2동) (1.6 km) · Gangnam-gu (강남) (1.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gaepodong Station (개포동역) (0.9 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon (ICN) & Gimpo (GMP); 9+ subway lines and KTX hub at Seoul Station, Yongsan & Suseo (SRT). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "개포2동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yaksa-jeol (약사절) (0.7 km) — Gaepo-dong (개포2동)
- Bulguksa (불국사) (1.1 km) — Gaepo-dong (개포2동)
- Gaepoeorini-gongwon (개포어린이공원) (0.6 km) — Gaepo-dong (개포2동)
- Beomnyongsa (법룡사) (2.2 km) — Gaepo-dong (개포2동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Euljiro and Jongno brass-pot 설렁탕 (Seolleongtang, milky 12-hour ox-bone broth with thin wheat noodles) and hand-cut 칼국수 (Kalguksu) in anchovy-kelp stock.
- Charcoal-grilled Mapo 돼지갈비 (marinated pork ribs), sizzling Gwangjang Market 녹두빈대떡 (crispy mung-bean pancakes), and 1++ Hanwoo beef cuts at Majang Market.
- Aged clay-jar Yangnyeom-jang sauces, handmade Insadong honey-sesame 강정 (Gangjeong) confections, and small-batch unfiltered Seoul 탁주 (Takju/Makgeolli).
- Office workers and locals gather after sunset at glowing orange 포장마차 (Pojangmacha street tents) or neighborhood BBQ tables to pair smoky grilled pork belly with crisp soju and refillable seasonal banchan. Across Gaepo-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gangnam-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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