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Gahoe-dong

Gahoe-dong is a dong of , , South Korea. The area used to be an exclusive area for nobles, scholars, and homes of government officials hence it was well-maintained.
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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 Gyeongbokgung Palace, it served as the center of presidential administration and state receptions from 1948 until 2022.

Castle
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Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or , is a former royal palace in , South Korea. It was the first main palace of the 1897–1910 Korean Empire and is now a major tourist attraction.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jung and Yongsan.

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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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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.

Gahoe-dong

Latitude
37.5825° or 37° 34′ 57″ north
Longitude
126.985° or 126° 59′ 6″ east
Elevation
44 metres (144 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HXMM+2X
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415153854
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
8692893
Wiki­data ID
Q2681186
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Gahoe-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Gahoe-dong (baranggay sa Habagatang Korea, Seoul)”
  • Cebuano: “Gahoe-dong”
  • Chinese: “嘉会洞”
  • Chinese: “嘉會洞”
  • French: “Gahoe-dong”
  • Greek: “Γκάχοε-ντονγκ”
  • Italian: “Gahoe-dong”
  • Japanese: “嘉会洞”
  • Korean: “Gahoe-dong”
  • Korean: “가회동”
  • Korean: “嘉會洞”
  • Malay: “Gahoe-dong”
  • Russian: “Поп кафе”
  • Scots: “Gahoe-dong”
  • Spanish: “Gahoe-dong”
  • Swedish: “Gahoe-dong”
  • Thai: “แขวงคาฮเว”
  • Vietnamese: “Gahoe-dong”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gahoedong Catholic Church and Bukchon Hanok Hall: Gahoe-dong Museum Lane.

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