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
강남역사거리
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.
호텔시애틀
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
370 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
June touched on everything
Leonna M,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00You can tell June loves history. Our tour very informative and he stuck to the schedule. It really is a lot of walking for senior citizens. I think I took this trip “just in time” for my age!L
A fascinating insight into Korean culture
Orlaith R,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00We greatly enjoyed this experience with our guide June, who provided fascinating insight into life as a young person living in Seoul today. We learned a lot of information about Korean culture that we otherwise would not have know. Highly recommend.
One of Best Tours Ever
Evelyn M,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great authentic commentary on what’s it’s like to live and grow up in Korea. Well articulated and backed up with interesting detail. Covers so many subjects with wonderful storytelling. Would recommend for anyone!
Interesting and enjoyable
Margaret B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a really interesting and enjoyable experience. Last year we did the evening walk with Jessica and this was just as good. A great way to learn more about Korean culture from a fun and knowledgeable guide.
Great and REAL info
Mandi A,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jessica was friendly, relatable, and patient. She shared all sorts of information that was honest and we learned a lot from her. Would happily take another tour with her.
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