Yeongdeungpo (영등포) and Guro (구로) are districts in Seoul. Yeongdeungpo is mostly a commercial area, and many of the nation's media companies are based here especially in Yeouido. The island of Yeouido is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, and is the site of the National Assembly, the headquarters of LG and Korean Broadcasting System, and many financial companies and shopping centers.
Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station
Interestingly enough, Yeongdeungpo is home to the Seoul Military Service Examination Center. It's a place that every 19- to 20-year-old male in Seoul must visit at least once.
Yeongdeungpo–Guro is one of the key industrial and commercial areas in western Seoul and has played an important role in the city’s modern development.
During the Joseon Dynasty, much of this area consisted of farmland and riverside settlements along the Han River and Anyangcheon. The region was sparsely populated and primarily agricultural, supplying food to the capital.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Yeongdeungpo and Guro underwent rapid transformation due to industrialization and the expansion of railway infrastructure. Yeongdeungpo emerged as a major logistics and commercial center, while Guro became known for large-scale factories and industrial complexes, particularly during Korea’s rapid economic growth in the mid-20th century.
Today, Yeongdeungpo–Guro has evolved into a mixed-use area combining business districts, residential neighborhoods, traditional markets, and redeveloped industrial zones. While Yeongdeungpo is known for finance, shopping, and nightlife around Yeouido and Times Square, Guro reflects Seoul’s industrial heritage alongside growing IT offices, cultural spaces, and local communities.
Seoul/Yeongdeungpo–Guro consists of two districts (구 gu): Yeongdeungpo and Guro. This area combines major business centers, transportation hubs, riverside parks, and long-established residential neighborhoods.
Yeongdeungpo-gu includes Yeouido, one of Seoul’s primary financial and political districts, home to the National Assembly, large office towers, riverside parks, and shopping complexes such as Times Square. The district also features traditional areas like Yeongdeungpo Market, reflecting its historical role as a commercial hub.
Guro-gu is centered around Guro Digital Complex, a redeveloped industrial zone that now hosts IT companies, startups, and offices, alongside dense residential neighborhoods. While quieter than central Seoul, Guro offers affordable dining, local nightlife, and convenient transportation connections to the rest of the city.
Together, Yeongdeungpo and Guro present a contrast between modern finance, industry, and everyday urban life, making the area an important link between central Seoul and the western suburbs.
Yeongdeungpo (영등포) (Yeongdeungpo-gu) A major commercial and financial district featuring Yeouido, shopping malls, traditional markets, nightlife areas, and extensive Han River parks.
Guro (구로) (Guro-gu) Historically industrial, now a mixed residential and business district centered on Guro Digital Complex, known for IT offices, affordable eateries, and local neighborhoods.
Yeongdeungpo–Guro experiences a typical temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and relatively dry, with January temperatures generally ranging from -5°C to 2°C. Summers are warm and humid, with July and August being the hottest months, when daytime temperatures often reach around 30°C.
The summer monsoon season brings the heaviest rainfall, with July receiving the most precipitation. Due to the proximity of the Han River and Anyangcheon, humidity levels can feel slightly higher during summer. Snowfall occurs occasionally in winter but is usually light and short-lived.
July receives the most precipitation, with 414.4 millimeters of rainfall. Snow is not common in eastern Seoul.
37.5263126.9161KBS Hall (Line 9 National Assembly Station). Home of KBS Philharmonic Orchestra and KBS Traditional Music Orchestra.
37.519126.94263 Building (63 빌딩 or 육삼 빌딩), Yeongdeungpo-gu, ☏ +82 2-789-5663. This striking building was the tallest outside North America when it opened in 1985 at 250 meters. It has an art gallery and observation deck on level 60 that allows you to see far and wide over the city. As featured in the computer games SimCity 3000 and SimCity 4. (updated Jun 2015)
37.5319126.91423Korean National Assembly Building. The seat of the South Korean government and a work of contemporary architecture. (updated Jun 2015)
37.5259126.92524SeMA Bunker (North exit of the IFC Mall, 10 min walk from Yeoido Station (Line 5, 9)). A rather mysterious former bunker built during the 1970s military government. It was discovered in 2005 during the bus transfer center construction, and was opened as a gallery in 2017. It is part of the Seoul Museum of Arts. Free. (updated Sep 2018)
37.543126.91Seonyudo Park, 343, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu (from Seonyudo Station (Line 9, exit 1 or 2), 10 min walk will lead to a pedestrian bridge connected to Seonyudo; from Dangsan Station (Line 2, 9), there is a walkway to Yangwha Hangang park next to exit 4, 15 min walk from the station across the park and Yangwha Bridge will lead to Seonyudo), ☏ +82 2-2634-7250. This is a park with many gardens in the island of Seonyudo. The island was a site of water purification plant until 2000, and was converted to a park in 2002. Many of the sculptures and architectures are remnants of the previous plant, and won many awards such as Korean Architecture Institute Award and American Society of Landscape Architects Award. It is now a nice photo spot used by Seoul citizens. English pamphlets can be downloaded from here. (updated Feb 2021)
Entrance of Yeouido park37.52681126.922322Yeouido Park (여의도 공원), 120, Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu / 영등포구 여의공원로 120 (여의도동) (10 min walk from Yeouido Station (Line 5, 9. exit 3)), ☏ +82 2-761-4078, +82 2-761-4079. Enormous and hugely popular park. This site was an airfield until 1971, and was used as Seoul's main airport before Gimpo Airport. There is a traditional Korean forest, and in many other places you can enjoy concerts, cycling, or taking walks. Hundreds of trees and flowers offer you shade and an opportunity to relax. There are nice ponds and basketball courts. For a nominal fee, one can also rent bicycles or roller blades for use at the park. Free. (updated Feb 2021)
Ride a bike Yeoi-do has the most extensive bike paths in Seoul. There are many bike rental shops in the Yeoido park and Seoul bike (Ttareungyi) spots across the island. Try riding through the business district, residential apartment area, and along the Han river.
Hanwha Yeouido Fireworks Festival Every fall, companies specializing in fireworks from various countries perform fantastic fireworks on the night sky of Yeouido. A million people gather every year to see this festival. The fireworks that cover the night sky are really pretty.
37.507124126.8903471Techno Mart (Sindorim), 97 Saemal-ro, Guro-gu (next to Gangbyeon St). The Techno Marts at Sindorim station.There are two Techno Marts in Seoul: the original at Gangbyeon station, and the new store at Sindorim station. Both complexes house over 2,000 stores across eight floors that sell a variety of high-tech products. Restaurants, a cinema and an arcade are on floors 9 & 10.
Yeongdeungpo Times Square37.517254126.903322Times Square (타임스퀘어), 15 Yeongjung-ro, ☏ +82 02-2638-2000. 10:30-22:00. Yeongdeungpo Times Square is a new UELC-Urban Entertainment Lifestyle Center. It consists of more than 200 commercial, business, cultural, and leisure spaces, including department stores, various shopping brands, bookstores, and aquariums. (updated Dec 2024)
37.526101126.9283283Hyundai Department Store The Hyundai Seoul (현대백화점 더현대 서울), 108 Yeosudae-ro, ☏ +82 02-767-2233. 10:30-20:30. a department store with various things to enjoy such as shopping, movies, and cultural facilities (updated Dec 2024)
37.53818126.892644No Brand Supermarket (노브랜드 영등포양평점) (Just west of Seonyudo subway station). 10:00-22:00 daily. No Brand is a chain supermarket in Seoul. It is Korea's equivalent of Aldi, except every single product has the same yellow "no brand" labelling. Their products are excellent quality and some are quite unusual. Recommended for self-catering or for snacks. (updated Jun 2025)
Jinju-house (진주집), 33, Gukjegeumyung-ro 6-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, ☏ +82 2-780-6108. 10:00-20:00, Sunday closed. It is a famous restaurant for Korean traditional food, Kongguksu. Inside the Yeouido Department Store. ₩10,000-20,000. (updated Aug 2024)
37.52587126.894391Feel Damn Good Bakery, Dangsan-ro 29-gil (Off Dangsan Park), ☏ +82 260120933. Unassuming bakery with a plethora of self-serve baked goods, coffee and fresh sandwiches made to order. English spoken. (updated Sep 2024)
37.5389126.894532김밥처럼 선유도역 본점, Yangpyeong-ro 22-gil, 13 김밥처럼 라이너빌딩 1층. Great local snack bar. No English sign but cheap, delicious Korean food. Friendly staff. Order via touchpad at table. 10,000 Won for a few dishes to share. (updated Nov 2024)
37.530114126.9208233JinJin's dumpling (진진만두 국회점), PRINSTEL, 11 Parliament-daero 72-gil, ☏ +82 0507-1318-5454. 11:00-21:00. This restaurant specializes in hand dumpling tteokguk and haebok trays. 89000₩. (updated Dec 2024)
37.530789126.921764Jeongin Myeonok (정인면옥), 10 National Assembly-daero 76-gil, ☏ +82 02-2683-2615. 11:00-21:30. It sells Pyeongyang naengmyeon, which is light and rich in soup. 14000₩. (updated Dec 2024)
37.521133126.9241315Itama-e (이타마에), 108 on Capitol Hill, ☏ +82 0507-1377-7037. 11:30-21:30. A 15-year-old Yeouido Japanese izakaya restaurant with authentic Japanese cuisine and side dishes based on raw fish aged with fresh sashimi (updated Dec 2024)
37.50184126.88776Ijo Handmade Kalguksu (이조손칼국수), gurogu gongwonro7gil 22 (510m from exit 1 of Guro Station), ☏ +82 02-853-6666. 11:00-21:00. A 37-year-old soybean noodle restaurant, its signature menu includes soybean noodles made using Korean frosted beans and handmade king dumplings. It features a rich and savory soup and chewy noodles. Also, it is served with homemade kimchi and dongchimi to create a well-balanced taste. ₩13,000. (updated Dec 2025)
37.50902126.891457Grandma Pie (그랜마파이), gurogu saemallo jiha 117-21 1hoseon sindorimyeok 1st floor (32m from Exit 4 of Sindorim Station). 08:00-22:00. Located in Sindorim Station, the restaurant specializes in American-style pizza by the slice and focaccia. The dough is of high quality and the texture is impressive, and a variety of sauces and drinks that go with pizza are also gaining popularity. The interior of the store is decorated with a hip atmosphere that feels American. ₩4,600. (updated Dec 2025)
37.53515126.898478Masgihaeng four seasons Dangsan Branch (맛기행사계절 당산점), yeongdeungpogu seonyudong2ro 73 (275m from Exit 12 of Dangsan Station), ☏ +82 02-2636-5100. 11:30-22:00. Located near Dangsan Station, the store specializes in seasonal dishes, especially Hamo shabu-shabu and clam shabu-shabu. Inside, it is spacious and offers private meals. In front of the store, there is an aquarium where you can check out fresh seafood yourself. In addition, braised pollack stew and raw octopus, served as basic side dishes, are also well received by many visitors. ₩130,000. (updated Dec 2025)
37.53531126.899299103 Modern Chinese Food (103호 모던중식), yeongdeungpogu yangpyeongro 64-1 (196m from Exit 13 of Dangsan Station), ☏ +82 070-7717-0103. 17:30-01:00. As a bar serving fusion Chinese cuisine, it is an attractive place with a wide variety of menus and ambiance. In particular, signature yukhoe boasts a unique combination, served with avocado, chasai, and sriracha sauces. The interior is spacious and has many tables, making it suitable for group visits. ₩12,000. (updated Dec 2025)
37.5339126.9005110Dangsan Red Jjukkumi (당산빨간쭈꾸미), yeongdeungpogu dangsanro45gil 7-2 (75m from Exit 12 of Dangsan Station), ☏ +82 02-3667-9289. 11:00-23:00. Known for its spicy webfoot octopus dishes, it is a restaurant that offers a wide variety of webfoot octopus menus. It is a perfect atmosphere for dinners or gatherings with friends, and the unique sauce combination using boiled eggs and tartare sauce served as a standard table setting is attractive. Fried rice is recommended as a must-have, and it can be enjoyed deliciously as it is well infused with spicy seasoning. ₩16,000. (updated Dec 2025)
37.519698126.9291071Dahee (다희), 69road 7, Yeoidaebang-ro Yeoido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu. 16:00-21:00. This is the oldest Korean cocktail bar and there is the oldest Korean bartender. You can enjoy all over 20 cocktails for just ₩5,000. (updated Oct 2019)
37.501126126.8654692reidio, Room 106 on the 1st floor of 101, Gyeongin-ro 47-gil, Guro-gu, ☏ +82 507-1351-1616. 17:00 - 01:00, last order 00:10, regular closure on the first and third Sundays of each month. From Exit 2 of Guil Station, pass Gocheok Sky Dome and Dongyang Future University's Food Alley and come up toward Gocheok Market, and you will find a Paris Baguette. Mega coffee. Shinjeon Tteokbokki. There is Radio Gocheok Sky Dome near Saemaul Geumgo. Enter the Radio Gocheok Sky Dome through the T map or Naver map navigation, and you can come easily and quickly. Use the Gocheok 1-dong Village Public Parking Lot. (updated Nov 2023)
37.495873126.8696983bonggubeer (pub), 1st floor, B-dong, SK Hub-su, 27, Guil-ro 10-gil, Guro-gu, ☏ +82 2-852-8707. every day 16:00 - 04:00. (updated Nov 2023)
37.501074126.8658914gongyang, 362nd floor, Gyeongin-ro 47-gil, Guro-gu (5 minutes away from Gocheok Sky Dome, next to the back gate of Dongyang Mirae University), ☏ +82 10-2411-8368. Every day 17:00 - 02:00. (updated Nov 2023)
37.485126.95woo.sikdang, Room 202 on the 2nd floor of 18-53, Saemal-ro, Guro-gu, ☏ +82 507-1339-4942. every day 17:00 - 02:00, last order 01:00. (updated Nov 2023)
37.50323126.8640386Attention Gocheok Main Store, 671st floor, Gyeongin-ro 47-gil, Guro-gu, ☏ +82 70-7576-3929. (updated Nov 2023)
37.517888126.909206725 cm Skewer & Oden Bar (25센치 꼬치앤오뎅바), 25-11, Yeongjung-ro 4-gil. 17:00-5:00. It is a traditional handmade skewer dish baked over charcoal.You can enjoy 25 centimeters long skewer food. There are a total of 66 kinds of skewers. 21000₩. (updated Dec 2024)
37.5368126.897598Home and Bread (홈앤브레드), yeongdeungpogu seonyuro51gil 4-5 (312m from Exit 4 of Seonyudo Station), ☏ +82 02-2633-8487. 08:00-:1900. It is a small bakery that serves a variety of bread using healthy ingredients. Operated by reservation, the popular menu, Chocolat Cashew Nut, is loved by many visitors for being rich in chocolate and nuts. In addition, the bread is small in size, but it features a service that is full of contents and feels sincere. ₩3,000. (updated Dec 2025)
37.53618126.899729Chiraendopeu Coffee Bar (칠앤도프커피바), yeongdeungpogu seonyuro54gil 9 (260m from Exit 13 of Dangsan Station). 11:00-23:00. Located in Dangsan Station, the cafe features LP music and sensuous interior design. Serving a wide range of drinks and desserts, croffles and signature coffees are especially popular. The atmosphere is good and suitable for working alone, and it is also suitable for dates and gatherings with friends. ₩6,500. (updated Dec 2025)
37.53638126.8998710MAKON (마콘), yeongdeungpogu yangpyeongro12gagil 9-1 seonhyeong building (279m from Exit 3 of Dangsan Station), ☏ +82 070-8742-9093. 08:00-22:00. It is a cafe with western American sensibility, and the combination of wood-tone interior and subtle lighting creates a cozy atmosphere. It offers a variety of desserts and coffee menus, especially the Aubero, a black sesame latte, is famous for its signature menu. Located in a quiet alley, it is the perfect place to work alone or talk to friends. ₩6,000. (updated Dec 2025)
37.53639126.8993911FB Coffee Rosters (에프비 커피 로스터스), yeongdeungpogu seonyuro54gil 7 (294m from Exit 13 of Dangsan Station). 08:30-20:00. With a quiet and cozy atmosphere, it provides a good place to concentrate. You can enjoy roasted coffee and various desserts, especially salt bread and egg tarts. The interior of the cafe is industrial and comfortable, making it a perfect environment for working alone. ₩7,000. (updated Dec 2025)
37.53564126.899512Bae Bae Coffee Rosters (베베 커피 로스터즈), yeongdeungpogu seonyuro52gil 12 (231m from Exit 13 of Dangsan Station), ☏ +82 0507-1395-7418. 07:10-18:30. This is a cafe that roasts green beans, a special-class single origin from the representative coffee shop. ₩2,000. (updated Dec 2025)
37.5228126.926313Waba (와바), 42, Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, ☏ 02-780-5050Country code missing. 17:00-02:00. A long-running beer chain popular for affordable drinks and group gatherings. Lively in the evenings, especially near Yeongdeungpo Station. (updated Dec 2025)
37.526126.903114HanshinPocha (한신포차), 35, Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, ☏ 02-2679-0410Country code missing. 17:00-03:00. Classic Korean pocha-style bar serving spicy chicken feet and simple drinking food. Loud, casual, and popular late into the night. (updated Dec 2025)
37.526126.903115Yeokgeonhalmoenimeakju (역전할머니맥주), 34, Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, ☏ 02-2676-1471Country code missing. 16:00-02:00. Budget-friendly beer bar chain with retro decor. Very popular with students and younger crowds. (updated Dec 2025)
37.5345126.898816Izakaya Wugyu (이자카야 우규), 6, Dangsan-ro 32-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, ☏ 0507-1408-3431Country code missing. 17:00-02:00. Japanese-style izakaya serving skewers, sashimi, and sake. Popular for smaller groups and quieter evenings. (updated Dec 2025)
37.4799126.895417Yukhoebarunyeonao (육회바른연어), 38, Digital-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu, ☏ 010-9489-6428Country code missing. 11:00-24:00. A casual bar-restaurant focused on raw beef and salmon dishes. Common choice for dinner-drinks combinations. (updated Dec 2025)
37.500806126.86751Dongyang Mirae University, 445, Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu (if you turn right from Gaebong Station on Subway Line 1 toward Gocheok Bridge, it is on the left), ☏ +82 2-2610-1700. (updated Nov 2023)
37.53466126.898675Hotel Loft, Seonyudong-2-ro (5 minute walk from Dangsan station), ☏ +82 226719996. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 16:00. A quiet hotel with large, well-appointed rooms for a good price. Free laundry service if staying longer than 2 nights. (updated Sep 2024)
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