Garosu-gil

Garosu-gil (Korean: 가로수길) is an area in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. The name Garosu-gil, meaning "tree-lined street", refers to the ginkgo trees planted along the streets in the area. Garosu-gil is known for upscale boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and cafes, among others.[1]

Garosu-gil
The street at night (2009)
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
街路樹길
Revised RomanizationGarosu-gil
McCune–ReischauerKarosu-kil

Garosu-gil, along with 'Cheongdam's Fashion Street' in Cheongdam-dong and Apgujeong Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong, connected by the main Apgujeong-ro, are together seen as the main fashionable and trendsetting areas in Seoul.[2][3]

The first Apple Store in South Korea is located on the street.[4]

History

In the 1980s, art galleries started to move into the area, after which a variety of cultural facilities have formed. These have provided the foundation of Garosu-gil. Later in the 1990s, the area began to attract young artists and fashion designers, the latter of which would launch their own brands, transforming Garosu-gil into the "Designer Street." Many small shops and restaurants, as well as a wide range of popular clothing stores, have since moved into the neighborhood.[5] Based on this history, Garosu-gil presents a fascinating dichotomy of the old and new.[6]

Transportation
  • Map of the surrounding area, with Garosu-gil highlighted in blue
    Map of the surrounding area, with Garosu-gil highlighted in blue

References
  1. Curley, Gregory (11 November 2011). "Gallery: 'Europe in Seoul' on Garosugil Street: Despite considerable modern development, Garosugil's charm remains". CNN Travel. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  2. Rahn, Kim (28 July 2011). "Three Gangnam districts show latest fads". Korea Times. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  3. "Apgujeong & Cheongdam". Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  4. "Apple Opens Apple Store First in S. Korea on January 27". BusinessKorea. 18 January 2018.
  5. "다시 뜨는 가로수길, '진짜 선수'들의 경쟁이 시작되다". MnB.
  6. "Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil". Korea Tourism Organization.

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