UN Village

UN Village is a residential area in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, Gyeonggi. UN Village is situated nearby to Dokseodang Children’s Park, as well as near the government office Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Korea.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Oksu and Hannam station.

Oksu

Railway station

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Oksu Station is a railway interchange station on the Line 3 and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. It was opened in 1985 and is located near the confluence of the Han and Jungnang Rivers. Oksu is situated 790 metres northeast of UN Village.

Hannam station

Railway station

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Hannam station is a station on the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. It is located on the northwestern end of the Hannam Bridge, overlooking the Han River. It was also called Dankook University station until 2007, when Dankook University moved the majority of its campus to the suburban city of Yongin. Hannam station is situated 680 metres southwest of UN Village.

Seoul Central Mosque

Mosque

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The Seoul Central Mosque is a mosque opened in 1976 in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District. It holds lectures in English, Arabic, and Korean. Seoul Central Mosque is situated 1¼ km west of UN Village.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hannam-dong and Oksu-dong.

Hannam-dong

Quarter

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Hannam-dong is a wealthy dong of Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. It has been portrayed continuously in South Korea's popular culture as an oasis of wealth and luxury, thus becoming the subject of numerous domestic films, television series, and popular music references.