Ŭngbong-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.551 and 127.035 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 33' 1" and E 127° 2' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:24 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:18 am and 5:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Discover Ŭngbong-dong

Ŭngbong-dong in Seoul is a city in South Korea a little east of Seoul, the country's capital city.

Local time in Ŭngbong-dong is now 10:24 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Ŭngbong-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Jongmyo Shrine in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), West. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Onam, Jinjeop and Suwon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence

Address
2,2 mi
90, Neungdong-ro
05065 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Imperial Palace Hotel Seoul

Address
2,5 mi
640, Eonju-ro
06098 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Shilla Seoul

Address
1,7 mi
249 DONGHO-RO JUNG-GU
04605 Jangchung -Dong 2-Ga,Jung -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

Address
2,1 mi
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu
03198 Jongno-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Banyan Tree Club & Spa

Address
1,8 mi
60, Jangchungdan-ro
04605 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Ambassador Seoul associated Pullman

Address
1,9 mi
287 Dongho-ro Jung-gu
04618 SEOUL
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Benikea Premier Hotel Dongdaemun 베니키아 프리미어 호텔 동대문

Address
1,8 mi
55 Nangye-ro 29-gil, Jongno-gu
03115 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Prima Seoul

Address
1,9 mi
52-3 Cheongdam-dong
135-952 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Aloft Seoul Gangnam

Address
2,2 mi
736 YOUNGDONG-DAERO GANGNAM-GU
135 957 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KY Heritage Hotel Dongdaemun

Address
1,8 mi
226, Jangchungdan-ro
04565 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Trip to Korea, 2011

Published: June 18, 2011
Length: 29:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Atomic Flyer

Some scenes from our trip to Korea.


Seoul City bus 301-2 ソウル市バス301-2

Published: August 25, 2007
Length: 36:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: laluzkita

Apgujeong Cheongdam 狎鴎亭 清潭洞 ソウル バス.


Seoul Forest Sky View(서울숲 항공촬영)

Published: June 19, 2014
Length: 13:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Thomas Kim

Address: 685, Seongsu1-ga 1-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 서울 성동구 성수1가1동 685번지 일대 Type: Walking Inquiries: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese,...


2nd day in Seoul. Hangan Park. Adventure without money and food.

Published: September 19, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Екатерина Щаблыка

19.09.2013 The first time we got to the park and saw the cycling road. In my city we don't have one,so we were really surprised. But we liked it a lot.


Light and Water Show - Han River, Seoul, South Korea

Published: April 21, 2013
Length: 01:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zi Nguyen

Went to Yeouido park to enjoy our first Cherry Blossom Festival in South Korea and when we were about to leave, this amazing water show started! Can't help to stay until the end. Living and...


2009 09 02 More Dongbu Expressway! (Can you dig it?) (S. Korea)

Published: September 10, 2009
Length: 56:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NullisSum

Yes, more of my epic trip to and from fabled and obscure places north of Seoul. A chronicle where we find our intrepid driver faced not only with WILD sunflowers, but also other drivers....all...


2nd day in Seoul. Hangan Park. Adventure without money and food.

Published: September 19, 2013
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Екатерина Щаблыка

19.09.2013 The first time we got to the park and saw the cycling road. In my city we don't have one,so we were really surprised. But we liked it a lot.


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Published: October 18, 2010
Length: 38:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PLATOONTV

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왕십리역을 출발하는 중앙선 용산행 전동차

Published: September 16, 2012
Length: 16:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: satbyeolmaru

왕십리역을 출발하는 중앙선 용산행 전동차 Jungang line subway bound for Yongsan departing Wangsimni station. 往十里駅を出発する龍山行きの中央線電車.


먹쉬돈나 압구정점 (Mukshidonna at Apgujeong-dong, Seoul)

Published: November 17, 2013
Length: 45:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Seongsu Bridge

The Seongsu Bridge is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The bridge links the Seongdong and Gangnam districts. The cantilever bridge was completed in 1979 and its total length is 1160 m. It became infamous when it collapsed on October 21, 1994. The bridge collapsed early in the morning when one of its concrete slabs fell due to a failure of the suspension structure.

Located at 37.5375, 127.035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cantilever bridges, Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1979, Bridge disasters in South Korea, Bridge disasters caused by construction error, Bridges completed in 1997, Transport disasters in South Korea

Hanyang University

Hanyang University(HYU) is a private research-intensive university in South Korea. The main campus is in Seoul, and the second one, ERICA campus (Education Research Industry Cluster at Ansan), is located in the city of Ansan. The word “Hanyang(한양;漢陽)” derives from the former name of the nation’s capital “Seoul” which was used during the Chosun Dynasty.

Located at 37.5564, 127.044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hanyang University, Universities and colleges in Seoul, Educational institutions established in 1939

Ttukseom Station

Ttukseom Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. It is located in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, and is near Seoul Forest.

Located at 37.5472, 127.048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea

Sangwangsimni Station

Sangwangsimni Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2.

Located at 37.5642, 127.029 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Seongdong District

Hanyang University Station

Hanyang University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. This partially underground station lies within the Hanyang University campus, and is located in Haengdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5553, 127.044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea

Wangsimni Station

Wangsimni Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2, Seoul Subway Line 5, the Jungang Line, and the Bundang Line. It is located in Haengdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The name of the station, "Wangsimni," is related to a historical account dating from 14th century Korea. After establishing and becoming the first king of the Joseon dynasty, Yi Seong-gye presented the great Buddhist monk Muhak with the task of finding a site for the new capital.

Located at 37.5612, 127.038 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Seongdong District, Railway stations opened in 1983

Hanyang University Gymnasium

Hanyang University Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Seoul, South Korea. The capacity of the arena is 8,000 people and was built in 1986 to host volleyball events at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Located at 37.5565, 127.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in South Korea, 1988 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic volleyball venues, Sports venues in Seoul

Singeumho Station

Singeumho Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5, Seoul, South Korea. Prior to its opening, it was planned to be called Musumak Station. Because of the relatively high altitude of this neighborhood, the platform is located eight floors below ground level.

Located at 37.5544, 127.021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Haengdang Station

Haengdang Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5.

Located at 37.5575, 127.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seongdong District

Majang Station

Majang Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5.

Located at 37.5661, 127.043 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Eungbong Station

Eungbong Station is a station on the Jungang Line. Prior to the opening of Line 2 of the Seoul Subway, it was known as Seongsu Station.

Located at 37.5508, 127.035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea

Seoul Forest

Seoul Forest is a large park in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is open year-round, and admission is free. Seoul Forest opened in June 2005. The city government spent 235.2 billion won in development. The park is served by Seoul Subway Line 2, Ttukseom Station, exit 8. Proceed straight until you get to the large street and turn left. About a block down, across the street, is the park.

Located at 37.5446, 127.04 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Seongdong District, Parks in Seoul, Urban public parks

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Ŭngbong-dong.

Other districts

These are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Ŭngbong-dong.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Ŭngbong-dong.

capture of the webcam Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeong-dong (source)

capture of the webcam Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower

Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
응봉동, Ŭngbong-dong