Gangnam (Korean: 강남; Hanja: 江南; lit. South of the [Han] River; IPA: [ka̠ŋna̠m]), sometimes referred to as the Greater Gangnam Area, is a geographic and cultural region in Seoul.

2020年5月22日 · Why and how has Gangnam become a symbol of socio-economic segregation and political conservatism in a very short span of time? Some urban scholars might argue that socio-economically homogeneous residents of affluent communities, such as Beverly Hills, West Village Manhattan, and Gangnam, tend to mobilize themselves to promote the value of ...

2015年2月25日 · Gangnam is the richest area in Seoul and the song ‘Gangnam style’ refers to the lifestyle of the rich and young. Both the Greater Gangnam Area and Gangnam itself are widely known for its heavily concentrated wealth and high standard of living, which has been compared to cities such as Beverly Hills, California.

2012年8月23日 · Gangnam, Hong said, is a symbol of that aspect of South Korean culture. The neighborhood is the home of some of South Korea's biggest brands, as well as $84 billion of its wealth, as of 2010....

Gangnam, or Gangnam-gu, is one of the 25 local government districts which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the southeast of the city. Gangnam is by far the wealthiest neighborhood in all of South Korea, and as a result, is a symbol of …

The Gangnam Style statue in Seoul stands as a compelling homage to the global success of PSY's iconic 2012 hit, signifying a pivotal moment in K-Pop history....

Gangnam is a district of Seoul located south of the Han River. In Korean, Gangnam is translated to "South of the River", giving reference to its physical geographical location. Gangnam, in the present day, is a symbol of wealth, social status, and prestige of the upper class.

Gangnam is a slang term that originated in South Korea, specifically in the Gangnam district of Seoul. It refers to a culture of materialism and superficiality that is prevalent among the wealthy and privileged residents of the area. The term has since been adopted by people all over the world to describe similar attitudes and behaviors.

Gangnam was the first site in Korea targeted by planned urban projects and developed into a middle-class residential district.3 The processes through which Gangnam has become what is now as a symbol of middle-class status, ‘culture’ and ‘civilisation’, and social aspiration can be seen as a produc-tion of a distinctive space. By drawing ...

2024年6月16日 · G angnam is a symbol of wealth in Korea. It’s known as the neighborhood of the rich. Gangnam is famous for its high cost of living and expensive real estate. For example, the price of soju, a popular Korean drink, is about $1 in supermarkets, about $3 in restaurants in other areas, and about $6 in restaurants in Gangnam.