Itaewon-dong
Itaewon-dong is a locality in Yongsan, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Itaewon-dong is situated nearby to the locality It’aewŏnil-tong, as well as near Dobinggodong.Places of Interest
Highlights include National Museum of Korea and Namsan.
National Museum of Korea
Museum
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The National Museum of Korea 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.
Namsan
Peak
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Namsan is a 270-metre-high peak in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It was also known as Mongmyeoksan in the past. It offers some hiking, picnic areas and views of downtown Seoul's skyline.
The War Memorial of Korea
Museum
Photo: d. FUKA, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The War Memorial of Korea is a museum located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. 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 South 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.
South Seoul
Photo: Gaël Chardon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Dongjak, Gwanak and Geumcheon are districts of Seoul south of the Han River. South Seoul is a largely residential and educational region characterized by university districts, hillside neighborhoods, and industrial redevelopment zones.
Gangnam-Seocho
Gangnam and Seocho are districts in Seoul. Gangnam and Seocho are the bustling centers of modern Seoul, which is famous for their luxurious shopping, vibrant night views, and major business headquarters.
Itaewon-dong
- Type: Locality
- Location: Yongsan, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.5306° or 37° 31′ 50″ northLongitude
126.9925° or 126° 59′ 33″ eastElevation
31 metres (102 feet)Open location code
8Q98GXJR+6XGeoNames ID
8692863
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In Other Languages
“Itaewon-dong” goes by many names.
- Korean: “이태원1동”
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