Bogwang-dong

Bogwang-dong is a dong of , , South Korea.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include National Museum of Korea and Seoul Central Mosque.

Museum
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The is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

Mosque
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The is a opened in 1976 in , , South Korea. It is located in , . It holds lectures in English, Arabic, and Korean.

Museum
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is a museum located in , Yongsan-gu, , . It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jung and Gangnam-Seocho.

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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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Gangnam and Seocho are districts in . Gangnam and Seocho are the bustling centers of modern Seoul, which is famous for their luxurious shopping, vibrant night views, and major business headquarters.

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Dongjak, Gwanak and Geumcheon are districts of south of the Han River. is a largely residential and educational region characterized by university districts, hillside neighborhoods, and industrial redevelopment zones.

Bogwang-dong

Latitude
37.5271° or 37° 31′ 38″ north
Longitude
127.0016° or 127° 0′ 6″ east
Elevation
22 metres (72 feet)
Open location code
8Q99G2G2+RJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415153959
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
8692861
Wiki­data ID
Q4937971
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Bogwang-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Bogwang-dong”
  • Chinese: “普光洞”
  • Greek: “Μπόγκουανγκ-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “普光洞”
  • Korean: “Bogwang-dong”
  • Korean: “보광동”
  • Persian: “بوگوانگ-دونگ”
  • Swedish: “Bogwang-dong”
  • Vietnamese: “Bogwang-dong”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bogwang Community Policing Center and Bogwangdong Community Service Center.

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