Wŏlgogi-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.602 and 127.044 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 36' 5" and E 127° 2' 36"
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: 04:16 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:04 am and 5:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Explore Wŏlgogi-dong

Wŏlgogi-dong in Seoul is located in South Korea a little north-east of Seoul, the country's capital.

Local time in Wŏlgogi-dong is now 04:16 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Wŏlgogi-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 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 5 mi (or 8 km), South-West. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Onam, Jinjeop and Gwangjeok. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 22%
Air Pressure 1030 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

Address
2,9 mi
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu
03198 Jongno-gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


Pacific Hotel MyungDong

Address
3,6 mi
2 Toegyero20-Gil
04631 Jung-gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


Grand Ambassador Seoul associated Pullman

Address
3,6 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


BEST WESTERN Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun

Address
1,6 mi
8, Arirang-roArirang-ro
02829 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


MayPlace Hotel Dongdamun

Address
3,0 mi
179, Yulgok-ro
03081 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


IBC

Address
2,3 mi
241 Nangye-ro
03116 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


KY Heritage Hotel Dongdaemun

Address
3,2 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


Lotte Hotel L7 Myeongdong

Address
3,6 mi
137 Toegye-ro
04537 Jung-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Benikea Premier Hotel Dongdaemun 베니키아 프리미어 호텔 동대문

Address
2,4 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


Hotel27

Address
2,9 mi
27, Jadongchasijang 1-gil
Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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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.

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is one of the leading universities in the Republic of Korea. HUFS has been consistently ranked as one of the most prestigious higher education institutes in Korea, especially being ranked as the top in the field of Foreign Studies. In 2007, HUFS won third place out of all Korean universities on the National Customer Satisfaction Index, and placed second in terms of internationalization two years in a row in the university rankings of JoongAng Ilbo.

Located at 37.5972, 127.059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Seoul, Universities and colleges in Gyeonggi Province, Dongdaemun District, Yongin, Educational institutions established in 1954, Private universities and colleges in South Korea

Daejin University

Daejin University is a private university in Pocheon City, Gyeonggi province of South Korea. About 200 instructors are employed. The current president is Chung, Tae Soo, who has served since the university's founding. The university operates Daejin University China Campus, a study abroad program based at the campuses of two universities in the People's Republic of China: Soochow University in Suzhou, and Harbin Normal University in Harbin.

Located at 37.5892, 127.032 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in Gyeonggi Province

Korea University

Korea University is a nonsectarian, private research university located primarily in Seoul, South Korea, and one of the SKY universities, a historical acronym used in South Korea to refer to Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University that are widely regarded as prestigious three universities in the country. Founded by Lee Yong-Ik in the present-day town of Susong in 1905, the school moved to Anam in 1934.

Located at 37.5892, 127.032 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Korea University, Universities and colleges in Seoul, SKY universities, Educational institutions established in 1905, Education in Seoul, Association of Pacific Rim Universities, Asia-Pacific Association for International Education

Miasamgeori Station

Miasamgeori Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. Its name means "three-way junction in Mia-dong. " It is located in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.6132, 127.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Hoegi Station

Hoegi Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Jungang Line. The two island platforms are side-by-side with each other, and are connected by an overpass. This is the closest station to Kyunghee University, located northwest of here.

Located at 37.5892, 127.057 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dongdaemun District, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1980

Korea University Station

Korea University Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. This station is located in front of the main entrance of Korea University. One of the exits is connected directly to the campus. City of Seoul has a plan to develop campus town in front of main entrance of Korea University. Furthermore,new commercial districts will be constructed between Korea University Station and Anam Station. This district is expected to be a fresh and active campus town.

Located at 37.5906, 127.036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seongbuk District, Railway stations opened in 2000

Anam Station

Anam Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. This station is located between the Korea University Anam Campus and the Korea University Anam Hospital.

Located at 37.5864, 127.029 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seongbuk District

Wolgok Station

Wolgok Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 6 located in Hawolgok-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Its station subname is Dongduk Women's University, as it is within the vicinity of Dongduk Women's University.

Located at 37.6019, 127.042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seongbuk District

Sangwolgok Station

Sangwolgok Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 6.

Located at 37.6064, 127.048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seongbuk District, Railway stations in South Korea

Dolgoji Station

Dolgoji Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 6.

Located at 37.6106, 127.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seongbuk District

Korea University Museum

Korea University Museum (고려대학교박물관), commonly called The University Museum, is a history, archaeology, and art museum that is part of the Korea University in Seoul, South Korea

Located at 37.5893, 127.035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Korea University, Museums in Seoul, University museums in South Korea, Museums established in 1934, Archaeological museums, History museums in South Korea, Art museums and galleries in South Korea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
월곡2동, Wŏlgogi-dong