Sinchon () is a region of South Korea surrounding Sinchon-dong, Changcheon-dong,

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and

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. It is known for its numerous universities including

Yonsei University Yonsei University (; ) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. As a member of the " SKY" universities, Yonsei University is deemed one of the three most prestigious institutions in the country. It is particularly respected in t ...

Ewha Womans University Ewha Womans University () is a private women's university in Seoul founded in 1886 by Mary F. Scranton under Emperor Gojong. It was the first university founded in South Korea. Currently, Ewha is one of the world's largest female educational ins ...

Sogang University Sogang University (SU, Hangul: 서강대학교 Hanja: 西江大學校, literally "West River University") is one of the most prestigious private research universities in Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1960 by the Wisconsin Province of ...

, Hongik University and

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, as well as its vibrant nightlife.

Transport

The area is served by subway via Sinchon Station (). Also, various Seoul bus lines reach the street.

Shopping

The biggest shopping mall in Sinchon Station is

Hyundai Department Store Hyundai Department Store ( Korean: 현대백화점 주식회사, Hanja: 現代百貨店株式會社), together with Lotte Department Store and Shinsegae, is one of the three major department store chains in South Korea. Its parent company is th ...

, which includes 8 Seconds, a Korean SPA brand, PEER, a Korean select shop, Espoir, VDL, both Korean cosmetic brands, and the other fashion and cosmetic brands. Notable Korean cosmetic stores include The Face Shop, The Saem, Aritaum, Etude House, Memebox and Innisfree. Seodaemun District Mapo District Geography of Seoul Tourist attractions in Seoul {{Seoul-geo-stub