Hongje-dong

Hongje-dong is a dong of , , South Korea.
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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…

Museum
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is a museum and former in , , . Imperial Japan, then the overlord of Korea, began its construction in 1907.

Castle
Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or , is a former royal palace in , South Korea. It was the main palace during the Korean Empire and is now a major tourist attraction. is situated 3½ km southeast of Hongje-dong.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jongno and Seodaemun-Mapo.

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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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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 , 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.

Hongje-dong

Latitude
37.5871° or 37° 35′ 14″ north
Longitude
126.9468° or 126° 56′ 48″ east
Elevation
225 metres (738 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HWPW+RP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415153750
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
8692711
Wiki­data ID
Q2681483
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Hongje-dong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “弘濟洞”
  • Greek: “Χόνγκτζε-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “ホンジェ洞”
  • Japanese: “弘済洞”
  • Korean: “Hongje-dong”
  • Korean: “홍제1동”
  • Korean: “홍제동”
  • Malay: “Hongje-dong”
  • Swedish: “Hongje-dong, Seoul”
  • Swedish: “Hongje-dong”
  • Vietnamese: “Hongje-dong”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hongeun-dong and Muak-dong.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hongjedong Post Office and Korea SGI Seodaemun Cultural Center.

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