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Dong Of Gangnam District
There are 26 ''Dong (administrative division), dong'' (neighborhoods) in Gangnam District. *Apgujeong, Apgujeong 1-dong *Apgujeong, Apgujeong 2-dong *Cheongdam-dong, Cheongdam 1-dong * Cheongdam-dong, Cheongdam 2-dong * Daechi-dong, Daechi 1-dong * Daechi-dong, Daechi 2-dong * Daechi-dong, Daechi 3-dong * Daechi-dong, Daechi 4-dong * Dogok-dong, Dogok 1-dong * Dogok-dong, Dogok 2-dong * Gaepo-dong, Gaepo 1-dong * Gaepo-dong, Gaepo 2-dong * Gaepo-dong, Gaepo 3-dong * Gaepo-dong, Gaepo 4-dong * Irwon-dong, Irwon 1-dong * Irwon-dong, Irwon 2-dong * Irwon-dong, Irwon bon-dong * Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, Nonhyeon 1-dong * Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, Nonhyeon 2-dong * Samseong-dong, Samseong 1-dong * Samseong-dong, Samseong 2-dong * Segok-dong * Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Sinsa-dong * Suseo-dong * Yeoksam-dong, Yeoksam 1-dong * Yeoksam-dong, Yeoksam 2-dong List by Population and Area General information See also * Gu of Seoul {{Gangnam District Neighborhoods of Gangnam District, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dong (administrative Division)
A ''dong'' () or neighborhood is a submunicipal level administrative unit of a city and of those cities which are not divided into wards throughout Korea. The unit is often translated as neighborhood and has been used in administrative divisions of both North Korea and South Korea. In South Korea A ''dong'' is, usually, the smallest level of urban-area division to have its own office and staff in South Korea. There are two types of ''dong'': legal-status neighborhood () and administrative neighborhood (). For land property and (old) address, legal-status neighborhood is mainly used. Unlike what the name indicates, they are not defined by any written law. Instead, most of names are came from customary law, which indicates historical names. "Administrative neighborhood", however, is defined by local governments to make an office (community center). Community centers provide some administrative services such as residential/birth registration or death notification, to relieve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dosan Park
Dosan Park () is a park in the neighborhood of Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1973 to commemorate An Changho, a Korean independence activist whose art name was ''Dosan''. Inside the park is the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall to commemorate him as well. Gallery Image:Korea-Seoul-Dosan Park-02.jpg Image:Korea-Seoul-Dosan Park-04.jpg Image:Korea-Seoul-Dosan Park-05.jpg Transportation Apgujeong Station, Apgujeongrodeo Station Other information The Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall is closed on Sundays, as well as during the Lunar New Year, Chuseok, and Christmas holidays. It is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. See also *List of parks in Seoul *Kim Koo Museum The Kim Koo Museum () is a museum in located within Hyochang Park, Hyochang-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. It commemorates the life and work of Kim Ku (also spelled "Kim Koo"), a Korean independence activist during the Japanese occu ... References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bongeunsa Behind Buddha
Bongeunsa () is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by State Preceptor Yeonhoe (), then the highest ranking monk of Silla. The temple was originally named Gyeonseongsa (). It is located on the slope of Sudo Mountain, across the street from the COEX Mall. History Joseon Dynasty During the Joseon period, Buddhism in Korea was severely suppressed. However, The temple began to be known as Bongeunsa when it was reconstructed in 1498 under the patronage of Queen Jeonghyeon, a Joseon Queen. The term Bongeunsa means the act of honoring the king, which here can be understood as taking the form of praying for king Seongjong's eternal life. With the support of Queen Munjeong, who revived Buddhism in Korea for a short time in the mid-16th century, it became the main temple of the Korean Seon (Chan) sect of Buddhism from 1551 through 1936. Monk Bou was appointed head of the temple in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teheranno
Teheran-ro (; named for Tehran, Iran) is a street in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea. It runs from Gangnam Station through Yeoksam-dong and into Samseong-dong. It is colloquially known as "Teheran Valley" (after Silicon Valley) due to the number of internet-related companies operating there. The district of Gangnam-gu experienced phenomenal growth and waves of construction, with Teheran-ro becoming one of the busiest streets in South Korea. Its counterpart, Seoul St. in Tehran, Iran, runs in the north of that city, close to the Evin district. Teheran-ro is a 3.5 km section of Seoul City Route 90, and runs eastwards from Gangnam Station to Samseong Station and the COEX/ KWTC complex. Yeoksam and Seolleung stations are also on Teheran-ro. All stations are on Seoul Subway Line 2. Some of South Korea's tallest skyscrapers and most expensive real estate are in Teheran-ro, while Seoul Metropolitan Government estimates that more than half of South Korea's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimchi Field Museum
Museum Kimchikan (), formerly Kimchi Field Museum, is a food museum in Insa-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It originally opened in 1986 as the first such museum in Korea, and has since moved locations twice. It focuses on kimchi: one of the staples of Korean cuisine. Description Exhibits focus on the food's history, its historical and regional varieties, and its importance to Korean culture and cuisine. The museum collects data and statistics on kimchi and regularly offers activities for visitors, such as demonstrations of the kimchi-making process, kimchi tastings, and cooking classes. It is closed on Mondays, as well as during Lunar New Year, Chuseok, and Christmas. The admission fees are KRW 5,000 for adults (19 & up), KRW 3,000 for adolescents and teens (8-18), and KRW 2,000 for children (3-7), with the Cabbage Kimchi Workshop priced at KRW 25,000. History The Kimchi Field Museum was originally established in 1986 in Pil-dong, Jung District. It was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bongeunsa
Bongeunsa () is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by State Preceptor Yeonhoe (), then the highest ranking monk of Silla. The temple was originally named Gyeonseongsa (). It is located on the slope of Sudo Mountain, across the street from the COEX Mall. History Joseon Dynasty During the Joseon period, Buddhism in Korea was severely suppressed. However, The temple began to be known as Bongeunsa when it was reconstructed in 1498 under the patronage of Queen Jeonghyeon, a Joseon Queen. The term Bongeunsa means the act of honoring the king, which here can be understood as taking the form of praying for king Seongjong's eternal life. With the support of Queen Munjeong, who revived Buddhism in Korea for a short time in the mid-16th century, it became the main temple of the Korean Seon (Chan) sect of Buddhism from 1551 through 1936. Monk Bou was appointed head of the tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COEX Convention & Exhibition Center
COEX () is a convention and exhibition center located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. COEX is a portmanteau of 'COvention' and 'EXhibition'. COEX is serviced by Samseong station on line 2 and Bongeunsa station on line 9 of the Seoul Subway. The 836-meter (914-yard) section of sidewalk along Yeongdong Boulevard from exit No. 5 of Samseong station on to exit No. 7 of Bongeunsa Station is designated as a smoke-free zone by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Notable events * The 2000 Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM) *2010 G-20 Seoul summit – November 2010 * 2012 Nuclear Security Summit – 26–27 March 2012 * International Congress on Mathematical Education – 8–15 July 2012 * TVing OSL Finals – 28 July 2012 * Seoul Motor Show See also * Korea International Exhibition Center Korea International Exhibition Center (, commonly known as KINTEX) is a convention and exhibition center located in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, approximatel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonhyeon Dong Gangnamgu system.
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Nonhyeon can refer to several places in South Korea. Administrative divisions * Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. * Nonhyeon-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. Railroad stations * In Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul: ** Nonhyeon Station on the Seoul Subway Line 7. ** Sinnonhyeon Station on the Seoul Subway Line 9. * In Nonhyeon-dong, Incheon: ** Incheon Nonhyeon Station on the Suin Line. It was provisionally called "Nonhyeon Curtilage (''Nonhyeontaekji'') Station" until its opening. ** Hogupo Station on the Suin Line. It was former "Nonhyeon Station" until the opening of the Suin Line as a part of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway The Seoul Metropolitan Subway () is a urban rail transit, metropolitan railway system consisting of 23 rapid transit, Medium-capacity rail transport system, light metro, commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest South Korea. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tower Palace
The Samsung Tower Palace () is a group of seven towers, lettered A-G. They are located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. They range from 42 to 72 floors, all built between 2002 and 2004, and all used as luxury residential complexes. Tower Palace "G", which is 73 floors and 264 metres (866 feet) high, was the tallest building in Korea since 2004 but was surpassed by the Northeast Asia Trade Tower in 2009. Its shape is formed by three oval lobes joined together. They are named for the company Samsung. The builders of the Tower Palace installed high-tech security measures. Card keys issued to residents are required at all entrances and elevators. Each residence's entrance is accessed by either a key code or fingerprint identification. Much within the buildings is highly automated. Everything from lighting, curtains, home networks and even washing machines can be pre-set to perform certain actions at a defined time or when a mode is activated from the control ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
