Postal Administration
Postal Administration is a post office in Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi which is located on 우정국로. Postal Administration is situated nearby to Central Buddhist Museum, as well as near the arts center Bon Gallery.Photo: Richard Mortel, CC BY 2.0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: government agency that provided postal service during the Joseon dynasty
- Also known as: “Central Post Office” and “Ujeongchongguk”
- Address: 우정국로 59, 서울특별시, 견지동, 종로구, 03144
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Jogyesa and Mokin Museum.
Jogyesa
Buddhist temple
Photo: Francisco Anzola, CC BY 2.0.
Jogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The building dates back to the late 14th century and became the order's chief temple in 1936.
Mokin Museum
Museum
The Mokin Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. The Mokin Museum focuses on traditional wooden sculptures and craftsmanship. Situated in Insa-dong, the museum features an underground lounge, an exhibition hall, and a rooftop garden. Mokin Museum is situated 100 metres southeast of Postal Administration.
Museum Kimchikan
Museum
Photo: karendotcom127, CC BY 2.0.
Museum Kimchikan, formerly Kimchi Field Museum, is a food museum in Insa-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It originally opened in 1986 as the first such museum in Korea, and has since moved locations twice. Museum Kimchikan is situated 220 metres southeast of Postal Administration.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anguk-dong and Cheongjin-dong.
Anguk-dong
Quarter
Photo: Lawinc82, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Anguk-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong, Samcheong-dong.
Cheongjin-dong
Quarter
Cheongjin-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong, Jongno.
Insa-dong
Quarter
Photo: Vanbasten 23, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Insa-dong is a dong, or neighborhood, in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. Its main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a number of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops.
Postal Administration
- Categories: government agency, post office, building, tourism, historic site, and historic building
- Location: Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.57442° or 37° 34′ 28″ northLongitude
126.98263° or 126° 58′ 58″ eastOpen location code
8Q98HXFM+Q3OpenStreetMap ID
way 471352768OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=buildingOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q12608961
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Postal Administration from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Chinese to Korean—“Postal Administration” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “郵政總局”
- Chinese: “韓國郵政總局”
- Chinese: “韩国邮政总局”
- Japanese: “郵政総局”
- Korean: “우정 총국”
- Korean: “우정총국”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Central Buddhist Museum and Nine Tree Premier Hotel Insadong.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Angukdong and Templestay Information Center.
Seoul: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Incheon International Airport, Gangnam-Seocho, East Seoul, and South Seoul.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.