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Seongbuk-dong

Seongbuk-dong is a dong of , , South Korea. Seongbuk-dong is a village located in the north of , nestled in the hills overlooking the city.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Cheong Wa Dae.

is a former royal palace in , South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces.

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 Gyeongbokgung Palace, it served as the center of presidential administration and state receptions from 1948 until 2022.

Castle
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Changgyeonggung is a palace located in , South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named "Suganggung", but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jongno and Jung.

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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.

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The districts of Gangbuk, Dobong, Eunpyeong, Seongbuk and Nowon are in the northern part of . It is probably best known for the Bukhan mountain that offers nature and hiking close to the city.

Seongbuk-dong

Latitude
37.5955° or 37° 35′ 44″ north
Longitude
126.9922° or 126° 59′ 32″ east
Elevation
80 metres (262 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HXWR+6V
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415153752
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
8692780
Wiki­data ID
Q2681446
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Seongbuk-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Seongbuk-dong”
  • Chinese: “城北洞”
  • Chinese: “城北洞1街”
  • Chinese: “東小門洞1街”
  • Greek: “Σόνγκμπουκ-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “城北洞”
  • Korean: “Seongbuk-dong”
  • Korean: “성북동”
  • Malay: “Seongbuk-dong”
  • Swedish: “Seongbuk-dong, Seoul”
  • Swedish: “Seongbuk-dong”
  • Vietnamese: “Seongbuk-dong”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hellen Gallery and Dongbang University.

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