Gangnam

Seoul, South Korea · Gangnam-gu

Upscale business and shopping district, popular with corporate expats.

★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5.0 7 real resident reviews (6 verified)
Transportation
4.3
Daily Life
4.1
Safety
4.6
Education
4.0
Housing
4.6
Expat Life
4.3
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★★★★★ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

British Expat · Lived in Korea 1.3 years

Family: Family · Work: Seoul Station · Car: No · Stayed: 2025 - 2026

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
5.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Friendly neighbors and a strong expat community.

👎 Rent is quite high compared to other areas.

Recommends this area

★★★★★ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

American Expat · Lived in Korea 1.6 years

Family: Couple · Work: Yeouido · Car: No · Stayed: 2023 - 2024

Transport
5.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
4.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Close to international schools, made the move much easier.

👎 Limited English signage in smaller shops.

Recommends this area

★★★★★ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

British Expat · Lived in Korea 3.6 years

Family: Single · Work: Seoul Station · Car: No · Stayed: 2023 - Present

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
5.0
Education
4.0
Housing
5.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Great neighborhood for families, very safe at night.

👎 Rent is quite high compared to other areas.

Recommends this area

★★★★★ Resident Review
2026-09-15

British Expat · Lived in Korea 2.3 years

Family: Family · Work: Songdo · Car: Yes · Stayed: 2024 - 2026

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
5.0
Safety
5.0
Education
4.0
Housing
4.0
Expat Life
5.0

👍 Friendly neighbors and a strong expat community.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

Australian Expat · Lived in Korea 1.2 years

Family: Single · Work: Yeouido · Car: No · Stayed: 2024 - 2025

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
4.0
Education
4.0
Housing
5.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Excellent public transportation, commute was a breeze.

👎 Far from the airport.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

American Expat · Lived in Korea 3.1 years

Family: Couple · Work: Gangnam · Car: No · Stayed: 2023 - Present

Transport
5.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
4.0
Education
4.0
Housing
5.0
Expat Life
5.0

👍 Friendly neighbors and a strong expat community.

👎 Can get crowded on weekends.

Recommends this area

★★★★☆ Verified Resident
2026-09-15

Australian Expat · Lived in Korea 2.1 years

Family: Single · Work: Songdo · Car: No · Stayed: 2022 - 2024

Transport
4.0
Daily Life
4.0
Safety
5.0
Education
4.0
Housing
5.0
Expat Life
4.0

👍 Excellent public transportation, commute was a breeze.

👎 Can get crowded on weekends.

Does not recommend this area