Jamsil-dong

Jamsil-dong is a dong of , , South Korea. Its name is derived from silkworm breeding during the Joseon period. Jamsil translates to a room or place for sericulture.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Lotte World Tower and Lotte World.

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is a 123-story, 555 metres supertall skyscraper, located in Sincheon-dong, , , . It is the sixth-tallest building in the world, the tallest in OECD countries and in South Korea, and also the first in South Korea to be over 100 stories tall.

Theme park
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or Adventure is a theme park and major recreation complex in , South Korea. Opened in July 1989, consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", , a luxury hotel, an observation tower, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities and movie theaters.

Stadium
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The Olympic Gymnastics Arena, also known as the KSPO Dome since 2018, is an indoor arena located within the Olympic Park in , South Korea. It has a capacity of 15,000.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gangnam-Seocho and Suseo-dong.

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Gangnam and Seocho are districts in . Gangnam and Seocho are the bustling centers of modern Seoul, which is famous for their luxurious shopping, vibrant night views, and major business headquarters.

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is a ward of , , South Korea. The name Suseo originated from the feature of running through the western part of the region. is also home to the park. is situated 4 km south of Jamsil-dong.

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is a dong of , , South Korea. is situated 4½ km northwest of Jamsil-dong.

Jamsil-dong

Latitude
37.5184° or 37° 31′ 6″ north
Longitude
127.1074° or 127° 6′ 27″ east
Elevation
26 metres (85 feet)
Open location code
8Q99G494+9X
Geo­Names ID
8692373
Wiki­data ID
Q6148262
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Jamsil-dong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “蠶室本洞”
  • Chinese: “蠶室洞”
  • German: “Jamsil-dong”
  • Japanese: “チャムシルドン”
  • Japanese: “チャムシル洞”
  • Japanese: “蚕室洞”
  • Korean: “잠실4동”
  • Korean: “잠실동”
  • Korean: “蠶室洞”
  • Persian: “جامسیل-دونگ”
  • Scots: “Jamsil-dong”
  • Swedish: “Jamsil-dong”
  • Urdu: “جمثیل-ڈونگ”
  • Vietnamese: “Jamsil-dong”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Chamsilsa-dong and Chamsiryuk-tong.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mongchontoseong and Jamsil station.

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