Yongmun-dong
Yongmun-dong is a locality in Yongsan, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Yongmun-dong is situated nearby to the locality Wŏnhyoroil-tong, as well as near Wonhyoro-dong.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include National Museum of Korea and Sogang University.
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.
Sogang University
University
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Sogang University is a private Jesuit research university in Mapo, Seoul, South Korea. Sogang University was established on April 18, 1960 by the Society of Jesus, with the school being the oldest and only Jesuit institution of higher education in the country.
The War Memorial of Korea
Museum
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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 Seodaemun-Mapo and Jung.
Seodaemun-Mapo
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Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern Seoul, by the banks of the Han River. They're most notable for their colleges and universities, resulting in a distinctly youthful culture, especially in the twin subdistricts of Hongdae and Sinchon, separated by a single subway stop, a 10-minute bus ride, or a 20-minute walk.
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.
Yeongdeungpo-Guro
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Yeongdeungpo and Guro are districts in Seoul. Yeongdeungpo is mostly a commercial area, and many of the nation's media companies are based here especially in Yeouido.
Yongmun-dong
- Type: Locality
- Location: Yongsan, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.5377° or 37° 32′ 16″ northLongitude
126.9597° or 126° 57′ 35″ eastElevation
19 metres (62 feet)Open location code
8Q98GXQ5+3VGeoNames ID
8692865
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In Other Languages
“Yongmun-dong” goes by many names.
- Korean: “용문동”
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