Sogong-dong

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

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Cheong Wa Dae.

is a former royal palace in , South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces.

Government office
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, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in 's , directly behind the former palace, it has served as the center of presidential administration…

Castle
Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or , is a former royal palace in , South Korea. It was the main palace during the Korean Empire and is now a major tourist attraction.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jongno and Yongsan.

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is in , and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jung, the southern half. As the soul of Seoul, is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights.

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is in 's geographic center, sandwiched between Seoul's two major cultural and economic centers, Gangnam and Jongno/Jung. The main area of interest here for travelers is Itaewon, the most international and foreigner-friendly neighborhood in Seoul, and one of the only places where you can find authentic Mexican, Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Indian food on the entire peninsula.

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Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern , 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.

Sogong-dong

Latitude
37.5641° or 37° 33′ 51″ north
Longitude
126.9801° or 126° 58′ 48″ east
Elevation
49 metres (161 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HX7J+J2
Geo­Names ID
8692875
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In Other Languages

“Sogong-dong” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “소공동”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sogong-dong and Myeong-dong.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ibis Ambassador Myeong-Dong and City Hall station.

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