Mangwŏn-dong in Seoul
Destination Guide South Korea

Seoul World Cup Stadium

The Seoul World Cup Stadium, also known as Sangam Stadium, is located in Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and opened in 2001. It is currently the largest soccer stadium in Asia after Azadi Stadium in Tehran. It was designed to represent the image of a traditional Korean kite. The stadium has a capacity of 66,806 seats, including 816 seats for VIP, 754 seats for press and 75 private Sky Box rooms, each with a capacity for 12 to 29 persons.

Located at 37.5682, 126.897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in South Korea, 2002 FIFA World Cup stadiums in South Korea, FC Seoul, Rugby union in South Korea, Sports venues in Seoul, Mapo District

Yanghwa Bridge

The Yanghwa Bridge (양화대교) is an eight lane bridge spanning the Han River in Seoul. The bridge connects Mapo-gu on the north side of the river to Yeongdeungpo-gu on the south side of the river. The bridge is buttressed by the eastern end of the island of Seonyudo, home to Seonyudo Park (선유도공원). The bridge is a combination of two bridges: the old bridge, originally called the "Second Han River Bridge" (제2한강교), completed in 1965; and the new bridge, completed in 1982.

Located at 37.5431, 126.904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1965, Bridges completed in 1982

Dangsan Railway Bridge

The Dangsan Railway Bridge (당산철교) crosses the Han River in Seoul. It is used exclusively by Seoul Subway Line 2. Immediately on the south side of the bridge is Dangsan Station in Yeongdeungpo-gu, which is on an elevated platform. Hapjeong Station, a subterranean station in Mapo-gu, is located approximately 600 meters north of where the bridge makes landfall.

Located at 37.5408, 126.908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Seoul, Railway bridges in South Korea

Hapjeong Station

Hapjeong Station is a subterranean station of Seoul Subway Line 2 and Seoul Subway Line 6. The station is located just north of the Han River in Mapo-gu. The station is the southern end of Hongdae area, which is the mecca of urban arts and indie music culture of Seoul. It is closest to the historical site of Jeoldu-san, a place where over 10,000 Koreans of the Roman Catholic faith were beheaded in 1866 under the orders of Daewon-gun.

Located at 37.5492, 126.914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1984

World Cup Stadium Station

The World Cup Stadium Station is a metropolitan subway station in Seoul, Korea. The station was built to facilitate access to the Seoul World Cup Stadium for 2002. The station has a very specific design with a main entrance reminiscent of a Greek amphitheater, between Exits 2 and 3. The Seoul World Cup Stadium, located in Seongsan-dong, western Seoul, was opened on December 27, 2001 in time for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Located at 37.5697, 126.899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Mapo-gu Office Station

Mapo-gu Office Station is the station near Mapo district office. In 2000, the station opened and in December, Line 6 expanded its area once again with 5 entrances.

Located at 37.5639, 126.903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 2000

Gajwa Station

Gajwa Station is a station on the Gyeongui Line in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5687, 126.915 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Seongsan Bridge

The Seongsan Bridge is the 12th bridge that crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District. The bridge was completed in 1980.

Located at 37.5522, 126.891 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1980

Mangwon Station

Mangwon Station is a railway station on Line 6 of the Seoul Subway.

Located at 37.5561, 126.91 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 2000

Yanghwajin Foreigners' Cemetery

Yanghwajin, also known as the Hapjeong-dong International Cemetery, is a cemetery overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Designated in 1890 as a site for foreign missionaries by King Gojong, the site is currently open to the public from 9:00am to 6:00pm and is located next to Jeoldusan Martyr's Shrine. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 Koreans and 500 foreigners visit every year.

Located at 37.5466, 126.911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Christian missionaries in Korea, History of Korea