Jeongneung-dong

Jeongneung-dong is a locality in , , . Jeongneung-dong is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung (Palace).

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.

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.

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 has served as the center of presidential administration and state…

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.

Jeongneung-dong

Latitude
37.6008° or 37° 36′ 3″ north
Longitude
127.0074° or 127° 0′ 27″ east
Elevation
84 metres (276 feet)
Open location code
8Q99J224+8X
Geo­Names ID
8692794
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In Other Languages

“Jeongneung-dong” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “정릉2동”

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