Sungin-dong
Sungin-dong is a locality in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Sungin-dong is situated nearby to the locality Sungini-dong, as well as near Hwanghak-tong.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung (Palace).
Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces.Changgyeonggung (Palace)
Castle
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Changgyeonggung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named "Suganggung", but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name.
Dongdaemun
City gate
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Heunginjimun, a.k.a. Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Seoul City Wall, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon period.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jung and Yongsan.
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.
Yongsan
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Yongsan is in Seoul'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.
East Seoul
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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.
Sungin-dong
- Type: Locality
- Location: Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.5717° or 37° 34′ 18″ northLongitude
127.0196° or 127° 1′ 10″ eastElevation
26 metres (85 feet)Open location code
8Q99H2C9+MRGeoNames ID
8692883
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In Other Languages
“Sungin-dong” goes by many names.
- Korean: “숭인2동”
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Localities in the Area
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