Tonggyo-dong
Tonggyo-dong is a locality in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Tonggyo-dong is situated nearby to the neighborhood Sinchon, as well as near Hongdae Street.Places of Interest
Highlights include Seoul Korea Temple and Hongik University.
Seoul Korea Temple
Church
The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Seoul, South Korea, the temple was announced on April 1, 1981, by church president Spencer W.
Hongik University
Railway stop
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Hongik University station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 2, AREX and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Hongik University.
Sogang University
University
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Sogang University is a private Jesuit research university in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea. Sogang University was established on April 18, 1960 by the Society of Jesus, with the school being the oldest and only Jesuit institution of higher education in the country.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Seodaemun-Mapo and Sinchon.
Seodaemun-Mapo
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Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern Seoul, by the banks of the Han River. They're most notable for their colleges and universities, resulting in a distinctly youthful culture, especially in the twin subdistricts of Hongdae and Sinchon, separated by a single subway stop, a 10-minute bus ride, or a 20-minute walk.
Sinchon
Neighborhood
Sinchon is a region of South Korea surrounding Sinchon-dong, Changcheon-dong, Nogosan-dong and Daeheung-dong. It is known for its numerous universities including Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, Sogang University, Hongik University, as well as its vibrant nightlife.
Hongdae Street
Neighborhood
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Hongdae is a neighborhood in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea, near Hongik University, after which it is named. The neighborhood is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, cafés and entertainment.
Tonggyo-dong
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Tonggyo-jŏng” and “동교동”
- Location: Mapo-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.55706° or 37° 33′ 25″ northLongitude
126.92779° or 126° 55′ 40″ eastElevation
22 metres (72 feet)Open location code
8Q98HW4H+R4GeoNames ID
1834268
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