Haengchon-dong

Haengchon-dong is a quarter in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Haengchon-dong is situated near the quarter Gyobuk-dong, as well as near Sajik-dong.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Seodaemun Prison History Hall and Gyeonghuigung Palace.

Seodaemun Prison History Hall

Museum

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Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea. Imperial Japan, then the overlord of Korea, began its construction in 1907.

Gyeonghuigung Palace

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Gyeonghuigung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.

Deoksugung Palace

Castle

Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or Deoksugung Palace, is a former royal palace in Seoul, 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 Muak-dong and Downtown Seoul.

Muak-dong

Quarter

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Muak-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Downtown Seoul, also known as Seoul Central Business District or Sadaemun-An, is traditional city center and central business district of Seoul, located through Gwanghwamun of Jongno District and Seoul Station of Jung District along the Sejong-daero and Jong-ro.