Sinchon
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.
- Type: Railway station
- Description: Region of Seoul, South Korea
- Also known as: “Shinson”, “Sin-ch’on”, “Sinch’on-yŏk”, “Sinchon (Seoul)”, “Sinchonyeok”, and “シンチョン”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Sinchon and Severance Hospital.
Severance Hospital
Hospital
Sogang University
University
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bugahyeon-dong and Yeomni-dong.
Sinchon
- Categories: locality and transport
- Location: Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.55985° or 37° 33′ 36″ north
Longitude
126.94238° or 126° 56′ 33″ east
Elevation
35 metres (115 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HW5R+WX
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Sinchon” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “新村 (首爾)”
- Chinese: “新村”
- Japanese: “新村”
- Korean: “신촌”
- Korean: “신촌역”
- Spanish: “Sinchon”
- Vietnamese: “Sinchon”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ch’angch’ŏn-dong and Taesin-dong.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Ihwayŏjadaehakkyosabŏmdaehakpusok-ch’odŭnghakkyo and Good Time Hotel Seoul.
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