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Yeouido is Seoul’s financial district, an island in the Han River home to the Korea Exchange, the National Assembly and the headquarters of many banks and securities firms. For finance professionals, it is often the most practical place to rent in Seoul, with the office, parks and the river all within walking distance.
Why Finance Professionals Choose Yeouido
Many expats in banking, asset management and financial regulation work in Yeouido. Living on the island turns the commute into a walk and leaves evenings free for the river parks that surround it.
Housing in Yeouido
Apartments
Yeouido has long-established apartment complexes with generous floor plans, several of them facing the river, alongside newer high-rise residences.
Officetels and Serviced Residences
Officetels and serviced residences near Yeouido and Yeouinaru stations suit singles, couples and shorter assignments, often furnished.
Getting Around
- Subway: Line 5 and Line 9 meet at Yeouido Station; Line 5 also stops at Yeouinaru, and Line 9 at the National Assembly.
- By car: the Mapo and Wonhyo bridges lead north toward Mapo and Yongsan, and the Olympic-daero runs along the south bank.
Daily Life and Landmarks
Yeouido Hangang Park and Yeouido Park
Riverside lawns, cycling paths and the large central Yeouido Park make the island one of the greenest business districts in Asia. The spring cherry blossoms along the island’s riverside roads are famous.
IFC Mall and The Hyundai Seoul
IFC Mall and The Hyundai Seoul department store provide shopping, dining and cinemas.
Who Yeouido Suits Best
- Finance professionals working at banks, securities firms and regulators on the island
- Residents who want to walk to work and enjoy riverside parks
- Singles and couples on shorter assignments who prefer serviced residences
Find Your Home in Yeouido
See current homes in our Yeouido, Gongdeok and Mapo listings, and read our guides to Gongdeok and Mapo.
