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Sharosu-gil
A street formed to the southeast of Exits 1 and 2 of Seoul National University Station on Seoul Subway Line 2.
The street's name is a portmanteau of "sha," the symbolic emblem at the main gate of Seoul National University, and "garosu-gil" (tree-lined street).
Once home to the Bongcheon 7-dong (present-day Nakseongdae-dong) market, this commercial district grew organically by word of mouth among nearby Seoul National University students after a succession of distinctive dining establishments began moving in during the early 2010s. Selected for the "2024 Seoul Metropolitan Government Local Brand Commercial District Development Program," the district now receives up to KRW 3 billion in revitalization funding over three years, and is rapidly emerging not only as a landmark commercial hub of Gwanak-gu, but as one of Seoul's hottest destinations.
StarLight Sinsari Street
The 'Starlight Sinsari Commercial District', which encompasses the area around Sillim Station and Gwanak General Market, is the first in Seoul to be selected for the "Ministry of SMEs and Startups Commercial District Renaissance Program," marking its new leap forward.
Over the five-year period from April 2020 to March 2025, a total of KRW 8 billion was invested, bringing about sweeping environmental improvements and revitalization efforts. The district spans from the "Seowon-dong Alley-Type Shopping Street," centered on Sundae Town near Exits 3 and 4 of Sillim Station, to "Sinwon Market" across from StarLight Stream (Dorimcheon Stream), and onward to the Gwanak General Market area.
Breathed back to life by beautiful StarLight illumination, distinctive storefronts, and an abundance of beloved local food, this commercial district has been reborn as an inviting destination where anyone can drop in at any time and enjoy a pleasant stay.
Nokdu Street
Nokdu Street is a commercial district that takes its name from "Nokdujip," a restaurant that gained popularity in the 1980s for its makgeolli and mung bean pancakes. The alley preserves the history of a gosi-chon (examination village) that once drew students from nearby Seoul National University and those preparing for the bar exam.
Designated in 2024 as the 10th "Nokdu Alley Shopping District" and the 11th "Nokdu Alley-Type Shopping Street," this district is a quintessential everyday college-area commercial hub, with numerous solo-dining and solo-drinking establishments catering to young patrons.
