Hongeun-dong

Hongeun-dong is a quarter in , , . Hongeun-dong is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cheong Wa Dae and Seodaemun Prison History Hall.

Government office
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, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in 's , directly behind the former palace, it has served as the center of presidential administration… is situated 3½ km east of Hongeun-dong.

Museum
Photo: Noh Mun Duek, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a museum and former in , , . Imperial Japan, then the overlord of Korea, began its construction in 1907.

City gate
Photo: Shiwon Cho, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Changuimun is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Buksomun and Jahamun.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Seodaemun-Mapo and Jongno.

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Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern , 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.

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is in , and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jung, the southern half. As the soul of Seoul, is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights.

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is in , constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. is busier than its tranquil neighbor, with hundreds of offices buildings and endless streets of frantic shopping, but scattered among the hustle and bustle are more historic gems.

Hongeun-dong

Latitude
37.593° or 37° 35′ 35″ north
Longitude
126.9373° or 126° 56′ 14″ east
Elevation
56 metres (184 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HWVP+5W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415153748
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
8692710
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Korean—“Hongeun-dong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “弘恩洞”
  • Greek: “Χόνγουον-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “弘恩洞”
  • Korean: “Hongeun-dong”
  • Korean: “홍은1동”
  • Korean: “홍은동”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hongeun Middle School and Hongeunmiseong Postal Agency.

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