Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Discover how the younger generation of South Korea cope with the pressures of the country's economic achievements.
Travel with June & Jessica, local guide who will take you to deeper layers of Korean society.
Follow us through bustling streets tucked between highrise buildings. Gaze at the endless advertisements for various beauty products, luxury brands, and even plastic surgery clinics. Realize what you are seeing reflects a deep issue in Korean society.
The Korean system achieved outstanding results of development, but also left lots of challenges behind.
What are making a wealthy country, Korea, into one of the unhappiest countries in the world?
Learn about the darker aspects of living in South Korea. Find out why Korea has such high suicide rates, a low birth rate, an intense emphasis placed on education, and the country's obsession with beauty.
Gain a different perspective as you stroll the wealthy neighborhood to the tour's end point at the Han River.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Gratuities
Transporation fee(1800won). We will be a subway for one time during the tour.
What To Expect
Gangnam is the most developed and rich area in this country. From here, June will be dealing with housing problems & histories about developments in Korea.
This is a love hotel district. Let's look at the love cultures in Korea.
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Gangnam Walking Tour on Youth and Society in Seoul Korea
Reviews
393 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting and fun tour
Scenic06769839112,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly recommend the Gangnam Walking Tour. Very informative and the guide June was both funny and knowledgeable. He answered everyone's questions and gave everyone a valuable insight into life for Koreans nowadays, specially the challenges young Koreans face in this very competitive society. A nice and easy walk and just the right amount of time.
Gangham Insight
kimberlymR8067HT,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a REALLY GOOD tour!!! Jessica is very knowledgeable and had a well thought out tour planned for us. It consisted of a fascinating array of subjects and a real reality check about the South Korean culture that most tourists don’t grasp or understand. Jessica provided both the facts and the explanations for each subject she presented to us. For anyone on the fence about taking this tour, definitely sign up.
June the best guide
Kirill K,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely the best tour I had in Korea with June. Thank you so much for talking about culture, comparing it to other countries, making it understandable. Really recommended to everyone.
Great tour
633ashleyk,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really fascinating insight into modern Korean society. We learned a lot and enjoyed seeing a slice of the city as well.
Great experience
C2904XFolgas,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing! We got a lot of interesting insights about life and society in South Korea. I 100% recommend this tour!
The Best Tour
Janice H,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent and one of the best tours I’ve been on. Jessica gave us the inside scoop of what it was really like living in South Korea.
Interesting tour
Sunshine815774,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting tour to find out about the Koreans; education, housing, healthcare and body image. Jessica is very well informed and provided great insight into the Korean people.
Very good
Jutta B,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative. The guide covered all the questions in detail and spoke an excellent English
Insightful Counterculture Tour!
V56HVrichardw,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00June’s tour was super informative, because it really touched on core themes that are not talked about by Koreans themselves with foreigners or even overseas relatives. So many things I saw now make so much more sense! Thank you.
Very informative,...
MaryEllen L,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, organized, and professional. I learned a lot about the youth culture in South Korea and the challenges they face. Great tour!
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