Seodaemun-Mapo
Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern Seoul, 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Seoul Korea Temple and Hongik University.
Seoul Korea Temple
Church
The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Seoul, South Korea, the temple was announced on April 1, 1981, by church president Spencer W.
Hongik University
Railway stop
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Hongik University station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 2, AREX and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Hongik University.
Sinchon
Metro station
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Sinchon station is a station on Line 2 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway in Mapo-gu, north of the Han River. It is located between Hongik University station and Ewha Womans University station.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hongdae Street and Yeonnam-dong.
Hongdae Street
Neighborhood
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Hongdae is a neighborhood in Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea, near Hongik University, after which it is named. The neighborhood is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, cafés and entertainment.
Yeonnam-dong
Quarter
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Yeonnam-dong is a dong of Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. The neighbourhood that was once simply a home to locals, has now emerged into a trendy location for many aspiring artists and designers.
Sinchon
Neighborhood
Sinchon is a region of South Korea surrounding Sinchon-dong, Changcheon-dong, Nogosan-dong and Daeheung-dong. It is known for its numerous universities including Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, Sogang University, Hongik University, as well as its vibrant nightlife.
Seodaemun-Mapo
- Also known as: “Seoul/Seodaemun-Mapo”
- Location: Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.55807° or 37° 33′ 29″ northLongitude
126.92548° or 126° 55′ 32″ eastOpen location code
8Q98HW5G+65Wikidata ID
Q14233087
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In Other Languages
“Seodaemun-Mapo” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “סאודאמון-מאפו”
- Hebrew: “סיאול/סאודאמון-מאפו”
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