Chungnim-dong in Seoul
Destination Guide South Korea

Namdaemun

Namdaemun, officially known as the Sungnyemun (literally Gate of Exalted Ceremonies), is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is located in Jung-gu between Seoul Station and Seoul City Plaza, with the historic 24-hour Namdaemun market is next to the gate. The gate, dating back to the 14th century, is a historic pagoda-style gateway, and is designated as the first National Treasure of South Korea.

Located at 37.56, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1390s architecture, Buildings and structures in Seoul, National Treasures of South Korea, Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul, Buildings and structures destroyed by arson

Seoul Station

Seoul Station is a major railway station in Seoul, South Korea. The station is served by the Gyeongbu Line, its high-speed counterpart and the Gyeongui Line, with frequent high-speed, express, and local services to various points in South Korea.

Located at 37.5532, 126.973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1900, Transport in Seoul, Seoul subway stations

Ahyeon Station

Ahyeon Station is a subway station located in Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 2. Ahyeon Station was the third location visited by Seoul Subways Alphabetically, the precursor to Seoul at Random.

Located at 37.5574, 126.956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

Seodaemun Station

Seodaemun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5. It is named after one of the four great gates of the circular wall surrounding ancient Seoul.

Located at 37.5658, 126.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1996

Aeogae Station

Aeogae is a subway station in Mapo-gu, which is located in Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 5. "Aeogae" is one of a very few station names in the Seoul subway system which is not ultimately derived from Chinese. The name is derived from a native Korean designation meaning "small ridge. " This is the literal translation of the neighborhood called Ahyeon-dong, in which this station is located.

Located at 37.5534, 126.957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Jung District, Seoul

Jung District (Jung-gu), literally meaning Central District, is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and as its name implies, is the historical center of the city.

Located at 37.5559, 126.97 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Jung District, Seoul

Chungjeongno Station

Chungjeongno Station is a subway station on Seoul Subway Line 2 and Seoul Subway Line 5. It is located in Seodaemun-gu, which is a district in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.56, 126.964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1984, Seodaemun District

2008 Namdaemun fire

The 2008 Namdaemun fire, a fire set by Korean arsonist Chae Jong-gi, severely damaged the Namdaemun, one of the most historically significant gates in Seoul, South Korea, and the first of Korea's National Treasures, on February 10, 2008.

Located at 37.5597, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Arson in Asia, 2008 crimes, Fires in South Korea, 2008 in South Korea, 2008 fires, Lee Myung-bak Government

Ahyeon-dong

Ahyeon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Mapo-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.555, 126.957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mapo District

Seoul Museum of Art

The Seoul Museum of Art is an art museum operated by Seoul City Council and located in central of Seoul, South Korea. It was opened in the Gyeonghuigung Palace area, a royal palace of Joseon dynasty, with six exhibition rooms and an outdoor sculpture park. However, in 2002 a larger main branch was opened behind Deoksugung Palace, replacing the Gyeonguigung Branch as the main branch.

Located at 37.5641, 126.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jung District, Seoul, Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Art museums established in 1988, 1988 establishments in South Korea

Yongsan bombing

The Yongsan bombing by the United States Air Force took place during the North Korean offensive of the Korean War and included a destructive bombing raid in Seoul. About 50 B-29s with the U.S. Fifth Air Force bombed Yongsan, Seoul on 16 July 1950. The B-29s dropped bombs on the switch yard and arsenal behind the Yongsan Station to slow down the North Korean Army advance; however, some of the bombs missed the targets and hit civilian facilities.

Located at 37.5667, 126.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mass murder in 1950, Strategic bombing operations and battles, History of Seoul, Military operations of the Korean War, Massacres in South Korea, Korea–United States relations, Korean War crimes, 1950 in South Korea

Souimun

Souimun (Hangul \t소의문, Hanja 昭義門; also known as Southwest Gate) was one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate was also known as Seosomun (서소문, “West Small Gate”). The gate no longer exists, and there is a marker placed roughly where the gate once stood.

Located at 37.5624, 126.972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul