Dongsomun-dong 1-ga

Dongsomun-dong 1-ga is a quarter in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Dongsomun-dong 1-ga is situated nearby to the quarter Dongsomun-dong 2-ga, as well as near Dongsomun-dong 4-ga.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hyehwamun Gate and Hansung University.

Hyehwamun Gate

City gate

Photo: Mark Froelich, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Hyehwamun, also known as Northeast Gate, is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Dongsomun. The gate was originally called Honghwamun.

Hansung University

Metro station

Photo: LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Hansung University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. Its station subname is Samseongyo. The university with the same name is about a half-mile away from this station.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hyehwa and Daehangno Street.

Hyehwa

Quarter

Photo: Motoko C. K., CC0.

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

Daehangno Street

Neighborhood

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Daehangno is a road in Jongno District, Seoul, connecting Jongno 50ga 82-1 to Hyehwa-dong Rotary). It also refers to the surrounding area, a hub of cultural and artistic activity.