Yongsin-dong
Yongsin-dong is a locality in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Yongsin-dong is situated nearby to the locality Sinsŏl-tong, as well as near Wangsimniil-tong.Places of Interest
Highlights include Dongdaemun and Cheongnyangni station.
Dongdaemun
City gate
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Heunginjimun, a.k.a. Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Seoul City Wall, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon period.
Cheongnyangni station
Railway station
Photo: LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.
Sinseol-dong
Railway station
Photo: Marcopolis, Public domain.
Sinseol-dong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1, the Seongsu Branch of Seoul Subway Line 2, and Ui LRT. There is a piece of track that connects the Line 1 and Line 2 stations, and Line 1 trains belonging to Seoul Metro are serviced at the Gunja Train Depot behind Yongdap Station using this connective track.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jung and East Seoul.
Jung
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Jung is in Seoul, constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. Jung 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.
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.
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.
Yongsin-dong
- Type: Locality
- Location: Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.5728° or 37° 34′ 22″ northLongitude
127.0316° or 127° 1′ 54″ eastElevation
26 metres (85 feet)Open location code
8Q99H2FJ+4JGeoNames ID
8692829
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In Other Languages
“Yongsin-dong” goes by many names.
- Korean: “용신동”
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