Hwigyeong-dong

Hwigyeong-dong is a quarter in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Hwigyeong-dong is situated nearby to the quarter Jeonnong-dong, as well as near Hoegi-dong.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cheongnyangni station and Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies.

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.

Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies

Railway station

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Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Station is a station on Line 1 of the Gyeongwon Line. The original name of this station was Hwigyeong Station, although this station is located in Imun 1-dong.

Hoegi station

Railway station

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Hoegi Station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 1, the Gyeongchun Line and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. The two island platforms are side-by-side with each other, and are connected by an overpass.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include East Seoul and Jung.

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.

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.