Samsŏnil-tong in Seoul
Destination Guide South Korea

Korea under Japanese rule

Korea under Imperial Japanese rule refers to the culmination of a process begun in 1876 whereby a complex coalition of Meiji Government officials, Business officials and Military officials sought to subjugate Korea both politically and economically as a "protectorate" after the fashion of International Law at the time.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1946 disestablishments, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Former countries in East Asia, Japan–Korea relations, Korea under Japanese rule, States and territories established in 1910

Heunginjimun

Heunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more commonly known as Dongdaemun, is one of the The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is located at Jongno 6-ga in Jongno-gu.

Located at 37.5712, 127.01 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Treasures of South Korea, History of Seoul

Changgyeonggung

Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. Originally the Summer Palace of the Goryeo Emperor, it later became one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was originally built as "Suganggung" by King Sejong for his father, Taejong, but in 1483 renovated and enlarged by King Seongjong at which time it received its current name. During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese built a zoo, botanical garden, and museum on the site.

Located at 37.5784, 126.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jongno District, Palaces in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

First Republic of South Korea

The First Republic of South Korea was South Korea's first independent government, ruling the country from 1948 to 1960. It succeeded USAMGIK, the United States military government, which ruled the area from 1945 to 1948. The First Republic was established on August 15, 1948, with Syngman Rhee as the first president. Like subsequent governments, it claimed sovereignty over the entire Korean peninsula, although it only had power over the area south of the 38th parallel.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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First Republic of South Korea, History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Second Republic of South Korea

The Second Republic of South Korea was the government of South Korea for eight months in 1960 and 1961. It succeeded the First Republic, but was followed by a military government under the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Third Republic of South Korea

The Third Republic of South Korea was the government of South Korea from 1963 to 1972. It was presented as a return to civilian rule after a period of rule by the military junta known as the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction which had overthrown the Second Republic of South Korea in 1961. However, throughout this period the presidency was held by Park Chung-hee, who had also been an influential member of the junta.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Hyehwa Station

Hyehwa Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is located in the center of the area commonly known as Daehangno, and much of the ridership of this station comes from the nightlife scene. The Seoul National University Hospital and School of Medicine is located to the southwest.

Located at 37.5823, 127.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Hansung University Station

Hansung University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is also called Samseongyo Station. The university with the same name is about a half-mile away from this station. The Holy Spirit Campus of the Catholic University of Korea is located closer, to the southwest.

Located at 37.5884, 127.006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Sungshin Women's University Station

Sungshin Women's University Station is a station on the Line 4 of the Seoul Subway. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Sungshin Women's University. A light rail line (currently under construction) linking Ui-dong in northern Seoul and Sinseol-dong will transfer with Line 4 at this station in the future. The Ui LRT is scheduled to open in 2014.

Located at 37.5926, 127.016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Changsin Station

Changsin Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. This station is actually much closer to Hansung University than the Line 4 station named after it. This station may, in the future, become transferable with the Sin Ansan Line.

Located at 37.5794, 127.015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Jongno District, Railway stations opened in 2000

Bomun Station

Bomun Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 6. It will become a transfer station with Ui LRT in 2014.

Located at 37.5856, 127.02 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in South Korea, Seongbuk District

Hyehwamun

Hyehwamun (Hangul 혜화문, Hanja 惠化門; also known as Northeast Gate) is 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 is also known as Dongsomun (동소문, “East Small Gate”).

Located at 37.5879, 127.004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 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