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Yongsan
Yongsan District (, ) is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. It has a population of 231,685 (2020) and has a geographic area of , and is divided into 19 '' dong'' (administrative neighborhoods). Yongsan is located near Downtown Seoul, on the northern bank of the Han River, bordering the city districts of Jung to the north, Mapo to the west, Yeongdeungpo and Dongjak to the southwest, Seocho and Gangnam District to the southeast, and Seongdong to the east. Description Yongsan District is a district in central Seoul, South Korea. It sits to the north of the Han River and is part of the '' Seongjeosimni'' (Outer old Seoul) area immediately south of Seoul's historic center in Jung district on the southern side of Namsan. It is home to roughly 250,000 people and is divided into 20 dong, or neighborhoods. Notable locations in Yongsan District include Yongsan Station, the sprawling Yongsan Electronics Market, Haebangchon and the Itaewon commercial district. Itaewon is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yongsan Electronics Market
Yongsan Electronics Market () is a retail area in Seoul, South Korea. Comprising over 20 buildings, it houses 5,000 stores that sell appliances, stereos, computers and peripherals, office equipment, telephones, lighting equipment, electronic games and software, videos and CDs. A variety of electronic components for constructing computers and other items can also be found. Korean-made products generally cost 20% less here than other retail outlets, while imported items can be as much as 50% cheaper. The market has a variety of stores, each with different operating procedures. Some stores operate like traditional retail shops, with set prices, name brands, and warranties. Other shops accept, or even expect, customers to bargain and may not have any posted prices for items. The Composition of Electronics Market Wonhyo Electronic Market Located in the western part of Yongsan Electronics Market, it mainly handles electricity and lighting equipment. Yongsan ETLand It is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mapo District
Mapo District () is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. Mapo has a population of 381,330 (2015) and has a geographic area of 23.87 km2 (9.22 sq mi), and is divided into 24 '' dong'' (administrative neighborhoods). Mapo is located in western Seoul on the northern bank of the Han River, bordering the Gyeonggi Province city of Goyang to the northwest, and the Seoul city districts of Gangseo to the west, Yeongdeungpo to the south, Yongsan to the southeast, Jung to the east, and Seodaemun and Eunpyeong to the north. Mapo is home to several universities and government buildings, and is well known for the Hongdae club district around Hongik University. Mapo is connected to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway's Line 2, Line 5, and Line 6, as well as the Airport Railroad, and the Korail Gyeongui-Jungang Line, which all pass through this district. The Seoul World Cup Stadium, a famous landmark in Seoul, is located in Sangam in northwest Mapo. Etymology The name "Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Districts Of Seoul
The districts of Seoul are the twenty-five ''Administrative divisions of South Korea#Gu (District), gu'' (districts; ) comprising Seoul, South Korea. The ''gu'' vary greatly in area (from 10 to 47 km2) and population (from less than 140,000 to 630,000), fourteen of which are located north of the Han River (Korea), Han River, and eleven south. Songpa District is the most populated, while Seocho District has the largest area. Gu are similar to London's or New York City, New York's boroughs or Tokyo's Special Wards of Tokyo, 23 special wards. Each gu's government handles many of the functions that are handled by city governments in other jurisdictions. This city-like standing is underscored by the fact that each gu has its own legislative council, mayor and sister cities. Each ''gu'' is further divided into ''Dong (administrative division), dong'' or neighborhoods. Some ''gu'' have only a few ''dong'' while others (like Jongno District) have a very large number of distinct neighbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities by GDP, sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind New York metropolitan area, New York, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Paris metropolitan area, Paris, and London metropolitan area, London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the Government of South Korea, South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itaewon
Itaewon (; ) is a commercial district in Seoul, South Korea, known for its nightlife and multi-ethnic population. Etymology The name Itaewon was originally derived from the name of an inn located there during the Joseon period. Today it's called Itaewon alluding to its abundance of pear trees (梨泰院). According to a folktale, the name was also written using different Hanja characters that alluded to foreign babies (異胎院). When the Japanese invaded Seoul (1592–1593) during the Imjin War, a group of Japanese soldiers seized a Buddhist temple in what is now Itaewon where Buddhist nuns lived. The soldiers stayed at the temple for a while and raped the Buddhist nuns. When the soldiers left they burned down the Buddhist temple. The raped Buddhist nuns now homeless settled nearby and eventually gave birth to children. People from neighboring villages named the area where the children were raised ''Itaewon'' in a portmanteau of terms meaning ''different'', ''foreign'' and ''fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Museum Of Korea
The National Museum of Korea () is the flagship museum of Korean history and Korean art, art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs. It was relocated to Yongsan District, Seoul in 2005. On June 24, 2021, the National Museum of Korea opened a new branch inside Incheon International Airport. Located in the boarding area of the airport in front of Gate No.22, the branch was opened in celebration of the museum's 20th anniversary. History Emperor Sunjong of Korea, Sunjong established Korea's first museum, the Imperial Household Museum, in 1909. The collections of the Imperial Household Museum at Changgyeonggung and the Japanese Government General Museum administered during Korea under Japanese rule, Japanese rule of Korea became the nucleus of the National Museum's collection, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Young-se
Kwon Young-se (; born 1 April 1959) is a South Korean politician and diplomat who is currently serving as the member for Yongsan in the National Assembly. A member of the People Power Party, he is often described as a moderate conservative within his party. He previously served in the National Assembly as the member for Yeongdeungpo B from 2002 to 2012. Early life Kwon Yeong-se was born on February 24, 1959, into a working-class family in Seoul. He graduated from the Seoul National University School of Law and passed his bar examination in 1983. He later received his MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School. Career Prior to becoming a politician, Kwon worked as a public prosecutor. He entered politics when he was nominated as the Grand National Party's candidate for Yeongdeungpo B in the 2002 South Korean by-elections after former member Kim Min-seok's resignation in order to run in the Seoul Mayoral election. Kwon was elected with 54.9% of the vote in the election. He was re-el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Memorial Of Korea
The War Memorial of Korea () is a museum located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea. It was built for the purpose of preventing war through lessons from the Korean War and for the hoped for peaceful reunification of North and South Korea. The memorial building has six indoor exhibition rooms and an outdoor exhibition centre displaying war memorabilia and military equipment from China, South Korea and the United States. History The War Memorial covers the history of Korean War which took place from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. Construction The construction of the War Memorial of Korea was completed in December 1993. The project was carried out in consultation with military experts while collecting a wide range of exhibition items from at home and abroad. Upon the completion of the interior, the memorial opened officially on June 10, 1994, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Hyatt Seoul
The Grand Hyatt Seoul is a 5 stars Hyatt hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Located in landscaped gardens in Yongsan district, on the historic Mount Namsan, the hotel has 615 rooms and suites and several F&B outlets. Facilities A variety of fine cuisines are offered in the hotel's 11 restaurants and bars, each showcasing its unique style and authenticity. The Presidential Suite is 325 square-meter with seven rooms and floor-to-ceiling windows on the 20th floor which provide sprawling skyline views of Seoul. In media The hotel was used as the filming location for Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)'s drama ''Lovers in Paris'', namely the swimming pool, the lobby where the two leads kiss, The Paris Bar, where male lead, Han Ki-joo played by Park Shin-yang sang to Kang Tae-young played by Kim Jung-eun Kim Jung-eun (; born March 4, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series ''Lovers in Paris'' (2004), '' Lovers'' (2006), '' I Am Legen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung District, Seoul
Jung District () is one of the 25 List of districts of Seoul, districts of Seoul, South Korea. It has a population of 131,452 (2013) and has a geographic area , making it both the least-populous and the smallest district of Seoul, and is divided into 15 ''Dong (administrative division), dong'' (administrative neighborhoods). Jung is located at the centre of Seoul on the northern side of the Han River (Korea), Han River, bordering the city districts of Jongno District, Jongno to the north, Seodaemun District, Seodaemun to the northwest, Mapo District, Mapo to the west, Yongsan District, Yongsan to the south, Seongdong District, Seongdong to the southeast, and Dongdaemun District, Dongdaemun to the northeast. Jung is the historical city center of Seoul with a variety of old and new, including modern facilities such as high rise office buildings, department stores and shopping malls clustered together, and also a center of tradition where historic sites such as Deoksugung and Namdaem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outer Old Seoul
Seongjeosimni (, or sometimes romanized as Seongjeo Shibri) was the peripheral area of Joseon's capital city, (), literally meaning areas 10 Ri (Korean mile) around the Fortress Wall of Seoul. Though this area was outside of the Fortress Wall, clearly it was a suburb area within city limits of the Hanseongbu. While it was mainly a residential area, some of its components took important role in Joseon's governmental functions, including diplomacy and defense. History, boundary and function Joseon Seongjeosimni was part of the Joseon's new capital city ''Hanseong'' from the very beginning. While specific demarcations of administrative divisions were changed inside of it, outer boundary of the Seongjeosimni was almost never changed during the entire age of Joseon. Historical records in Joseon, including the ''Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty'', describes boundary of the Seongjeosimni as following; north to the Deoksucheon (), south to the Noryang (), east to the Son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dongjak District
Dongjak District () is one of the 25 districts that make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Its name was derived from the Dongjaegi Naruteo Ferry, on the Han River which borders the district to the north. It was the 17th ''gu'' created in Seoul, after being separated from Gwanak District on 1 April 1980. Administrative divisions Dongjak District is divided into 15 ''dong'': * Daebang-dong * Heukseok-dong (all of this dong was combined in January 2008) * Noryangjin-dong 1, 2 ( Bon-dong was combined with Noryangjin 1-dong in September 2008) *Sadang-dong 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ( Dongjak-dong was combined with Sadang 2-dong in September 2008) * Sangdo-dong 1, 2, 3, 4 (2 and 5 dong were combined in January 2008) * Sindaebang-dong 1, 2 Education Dongjak District is home to Chongshin University, the Seoul campus of Chung-Ang University, and Soongsil University. Noryangjin-dong, especially near Noryangjin Station is known for private institutes or Hagwons, for college admission t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
