Wolgok-dong
Wolgok-dong is a locality in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Wolgok-dong is situated nearby to the locality Wŏlgoksa-dong, as well as near Wŏlgogil-tong.Places of Interest
Highlights include Cheongnyangni station and Jeongneung.
Cheongnyangni station
Railway station
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Cheongnyangni station is a major railway station located at Dongdaemun District, Seoul, South Korea. It serves as a terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea.
Jeongneung
Railway station
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Jeongneung Station is a station on the Ui LRT located in Jeongneung-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. It opened on the 2 September 2017.
Sungshin Women’s University
University
Photo: Sungshin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sungshin Women's University is a private women's university located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded by Dr. Sook-Chong Lee in 1936. The university comprises ten colleges and five graduate schools, with total enrollment of about 12,000 students.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include East Seoul and North Seoul.
East Seoul
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The districts of Dongdaemun, Jungnang, Gwangjin and Seongdong are in the east of the city of Seoul. East Seoul is a vibrant and diverse region with a unique blend of traditional Korean culture and modern urban life.
North Seoul
Photo: Mark Zastrow, CC BY 2.0.
The districts of Gangbuk, Dobong, Eunpyeong, Seongbuk and Nowon are in the northern part of Seoul. It is probably best known for the Bukhan mountain that offers nature and hiking close to the city.
Jongno
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Jongno is in Seoul, and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jung, the southern half. As the soul of Seoul, Jongno is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights.
Wolgok-dong
- Type: Locality
- Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.605° or 37° 36′ 18″ northLongitude
127.0358° or 127° 2′ 9″ eastElevation
37 metres (121 feet)Open location code
8Q99J24P+28GeoNames ID
8692787
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In Other Languages
“Wolgok-dong” goes by many names.
- Korean: “월곡1동”
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Sŏnggabokchi-byŏngwŏn and Wolgok station.
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