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Starfield Library inside the COEX mall in Gangnam, Seoul, the venue for Frieze Seoul

Frieze Seoul 2026: Dates, Preview & Where to Stay Near COEX

Last updated: August 2026 Quick answer: Frieze Seoul 2026 runs its invite-only preview on September 2 and opens to the public from September 3 to 5 at COEX in Gangnam. This is the fair’s fifth edition, bringing together more than 125 galleries from over 30 countries. Around it, the citywide Neighborhood Nights program (August 31–September […]

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A Hyundai Rotem GTX-A train on display at its launch ceremony, the high-speed line whose Samseong Station segment is now delayed

GTX-A’s Samseong Station Section Is Delayed Again (2026)

Last updated: July 2026 Quick answer: The GTX-A high-speed rail segment through Samseong Station in Gangnam has been delayed indefinitely, after inspectors found missing rebar in dozens of underground support columns. Officials now say a 2026 opening is effectively off the table, with the line more likely to open sometime in 2027. If your trip

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A modern street in Gangnam, Seoul's upscale district on the south side of the Han River

Where to Stay in Gangnam, Seoul: Best Hotels for Every Budget (2026)

Last Updated: July 2026 Quick answer: Where to stay in Gangnam comes down to COEX/Samseong for convention-district convenience, Apgujeong/Cheongdam for luxury shopping and beauty clinics, and Yeoksam/Teheran-ro for business travel — all on Line 2 or Line 9, a short ride from the rest of Seoul. Value rooms run ₩90,000–150,000 a night, mid-range hotels ₩180,000–280,000,

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A busy, modern street scene in Gangnam, Seoul

Gangnam, Seoul: Things to Do, Shopping & Where to Stay (2026)

Last Updated: June 2026 Quick answer: Gangnam is Seoul’s upscale modern district south of the Han River — luxury shopping, the COEX mall, K-pop spots, big nightclubs, and the city’s beauty and dermatology hub. Reach it via Gangnam or Samseong stations (Line 2); it’s polished and well-connected but pricier than the historic north. Gangnam is

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