Dongdaemun-gu
Encyclopedia
Dongdaemun-gu is one of the 25 gu (districts) of Seoul
, South Korea
. It is located to the north of the River Han
. Its district office is in Yongdu-dong where is close to the underground station of branch of Line 2.
The mayor of this district is Sarip Hong (홍사립) since July 2006.
separated from the district in 1949, and Changsin Dong and Sungin Dong were given to Jongno-gu
in 1975. An additional 17 dong (neighborhoods) separated to become Jungnang-gu
in 1988.
to the north-west, Jungnang-gu
to the east (with the Jungnangcheon
stream forming the border), Gwangjin-gu
to the south-east, Seongdong-gu
to the south, meets Jung-gu
at a point in the south-west and borders Jongno-gu
to the west. The busiest neighbourhood of the district is the Cheongnyangni area - a large commercial zone formed around Cheongnyangni Station
, one of the secondary CBDs of Seoul. Dongdaemun Gu is named after the east gate in Seoul's
city walls, Dongdaemun
, but Dongdaemun itself is actually located in Jongno-gu
. This is due to an administrative border change.
, there are Gyeongdong Market
and Dongseo Market. At Gyeongdong Market, there are many kinds of oriental herbs and medical materials. Many sellers sell them in the largest oriental herbs market in South Korea. At Dongseo Market, there are many kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables.
In Cheongnyangni-dong
, there is King Sejong memorial in the north of this district, where displays all of kinds about the King Sejong. And there is Cheongnyangni station
that is one of the biggest terminal railway stations in Seoul
.
From Cheongnyangni Station
, local Mugungwha
trains leave to Chuncheon
, Wonju
, Gangneung
, Andong
from 7.00 to 22.40 every hours except 22.00.
In Jeonnong-dong
, There is University of Seoul
occupied by Seoul city. In Hoegi-dong
, there is Kyunghee University where is one of big universities in South Korea. And in Imun-dong
, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
where teaches many kinds of foreign languages including French
, Spanish
, Italian
, German
, Dutch
, Swedish
, Czech
, Japanese
, Chinese
, Vietnamese
, Thai
, Indian, and more. Moreover, in the north of this district, there is KORAIL car depot office which has the capacity of approximately 600 rail cars and maintenance underground cars.
Located in the southeast of this district, there are many kinds of accommodation - especially Kyungnam Tourists Hotel is the biggest hotel in which visitors can enjoy casino
and slot machine
game in this district. In addition, there are many nightclubs and pubs in this neighbourhood.
There are also several historical structures within the district:
The graves of Kim Byeongro (김병로 金炳魯), Han Yongwoon (한용운 韓龍雲), Ahn Changho and Oh Sechang (오세창 吳世昌) are also in the district.
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. It is located to the north of the River Han
Han River (Korea)
The Han River is a major river in South Korea and the fourth longest river on the Korean peninsula after the Amnok, Duman, and Nakdong rivers. It is formed by the confluence of the Namhan River , which originates in Mount Daedeok, and the Bukhan River , which originates on the slopes of Mount...
. Its district office is in Yongdu-dong where is close to the underground station of branch of Line 2.
The mayor of this district is Sarip Hong (홍사립) since July 2006.
History
Dongdaemun-gu was first created in 1943 when the "gu" system started and was larger in area than today. Seongbuk-guSeongbuk-gu
Seongbuk-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the mid-north part of the city. The current Mayor is Seo Chan-gyo, who has been mayor since July 1, 2006.-Administrative divisions:...
separated from the district in 1949, and Changsin Dong and Sungin Dong were given to Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...
in 1975. An additional 17 dong (neighborhoods) separated to become Jungnang-gu
Jungnang-gu
Jungnang-gu is one of the 25 gu, or districts, of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River.The mayor of this district is Byungkwon MOON since his election in July 2006.-Administrative divisions:...
in 1988.
Administrative divisions
Dongdaemun-gu currently comprises 22 dong from August 11, 2008.- Cheongnyangni-dongCheongnyangni-dongCheongnyangni-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.At this dong, there are many convenient buildings like many kinds of financial companies and banks, a branch of Lotte Department Store, and Cheongnyangni Station...
- Dapsimni 1-dongDapsimni-dongDapsimni-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Dapsimni 2-dongDapsimni-dongDapsimni-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Dapsimni 3-dongDapsimni-dongDapsimni-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Dapsimni 4-dongDapsimni-dongDapsimni-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Hoegi-dongHoegi-dongHoegi-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Hwigyeong 1-dongHwigyeong-dongHwigyeong-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Hwigyeong 2-dongHwigyeong-dongHwigyeong-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Imun 1-dongImun-dongImun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Imun 2-dongImun-dongImun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Imun 3-dongImun-dongImun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Jangan 1-dongJangan-dongJangan-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.Jangan-dong is situated in Dongdaemun-gu in East-Central Seoul. By day, it is a quiet residential area of Seoul with several apartment complexes visible, including those built by Hillstate, SM, Samsung Ramien, and Hyundai,...
- Jangan 2-dongJangan-dongJangan-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.Jangan-dong is situated in Dongdaemun-gu in East-Central Seoul. By day, it is a quiet residential area of Seoul with several apartment complexes visible, including those built by Hillstate, SM, Samsung Ramien, and Hyundai,...
- Jangan 3-dongJangan-dongJangan-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.Jangan-dong is situated in Dongdaemun-gu in East-Central Seoul. By day, it is a quiet residential area of Seoul with several apartment complexes visible, including those built by Hillstate, SM, Samsung Ramien, and Hyundai,...
- Jangan 4-dongJangan-dongJangan-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.Jangan-dong is situated in Dongdaemun-gu in East-Central Seoul. By day, it is a quiet residential area of Seoul with several apartment complexes visible, including those built by Hillstate, SM, Samsung Ramien, and Hyundai,...
- Jegi 1-dongJegi-dongJegi-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.- See also :*Administrative divisions of South KoreaJegi-dong is an area of Dongdaemun-gu. It is known for its traditional markets, Gyeongdong Market and Dongseo Market...
- Jegi 2-dongJegi-dongJegi-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.- See also :*Administrative divisions of South KoreaJegi-dong is an area of Dongdaemun-gu. It is known for its traditional markets, Gyeongdong Market and Dongseo Market...
- Jeonnong 1-dongJeonnong-dongJeonnong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is home to the University of Seoul.-External links:*...
- Jeonnong 2-dongJeonnong-dongJeonnong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is home to the University of Seoul.-External links:*...
- Jeonnong 3-dongJeonnong-dongJeonnong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is home to the University of Seoul.-External links:*...
- Sinseol-dongSinseol-dongSinseol-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
- Yongdu-dong
Underground
- KORAILKorailKorea Railroad Corporation , promoted as Korail , is the national railroad operator in South Korea.Korail operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea...
(Korean Railway) and Seoul MetroSeoul MetroSeoul Metro is a public corporation which runs the Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 4.From 1970 to 2006, it was called Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation.-Lines:- See also :* Korail* Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation... - Underground Line 1Seoul Subway Line 1Seoul Subway Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, formerly known as the Korea National Railroad of Seoul, is an operation channel which links central Seoul, South Korea to Soyosan Station in the northeast, Incheon in the southwest, and Asan via Suwon in the south. This line covers a large part...
- ;(Jongno-guJongno-guJongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...
) ← Sinseol-dongSinseol-dong StationSinseol-dong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Seongsu Branch of Seoul Subway Line 2. There is a piece of track that connects the Line 1 and Line 2 stations, and Line 1 trains belonging to Seoul Metro are serviced at the Gunja Train Depot behind Yongdap Station using this...
— Jegi-dongJegi-dong StationJegi-dong Station is station #125 on Line 1 of the Seoul Subway network.This station is very close to the site of the former Seongdong Station, the original western terminus of the Gyeongchun Line from 1939 to 1971...
— Cheongnyangni — HoegiHoegi StationHoegi Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Jungang Line. The two island platforms are side-by-side with each other, and are connected by an overpass...
— Hankuk University of Foreign StudiesHankuk University of Foreign StudiesHankuk University of Foreign Studies is one of the leading universities in the Republic of Korea.HUFS has been consistently ranked as one of the most prestigious higher education institutes in Korea, especially being ranked as a top in the field of Foreign Language...
— SinimunSinimun StationSinimun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 between Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and the major intersection in Seokgye....
→ (Seongbuk-guSeongbuk-guSeongbuk-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the mid-north part of the city. The current Mayor is Seo Chan-gyo, who has been mayor since July 1, 2006.-Administrative divisions:...
)- Seoul MetroSeoul MetroSeoul Metro is a public corporation which runs the Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 4.From 1970 to 2006, it was called Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation.-Lines:- See also :* Korail* Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation...
- Underground Line 2Seoul Subway Line 2Seoul Subway Line 2 is a circular line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The line running clockwise is called the "inner circle line" and the counter-clockwise line is called the "outer circle line." This is Seoul's most heavily used line, and the longest circular subway line in the world...
- Seoul Metro
- ;Sinseol-dongSinseol-dongSinseol-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
— YongduYongdu StationYongdu Station is a station on the Seongsu Branch of the Seoul Subway Line 2.This station is located in Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.-References:...
→ (Seongdong-guSeongdong-guSeongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....
)- Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit CorporationSeoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit CorporationSeoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation was established in 1994 to operate the Seoul Subway lines 5, 6, 7, 8 in Seoul, South Korea.The corporation operates a total of 201 subway trains at 148 stations on lines 5-8. The operation intervals are from 2.5–6 minutes during rush hours and 5–10...
- Underground Line 5Seoul Subway Line 5Seoul Subway Line 5 of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, dubbed the purple line, is a long line crossing from the west to the east across the Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea...
- Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation
- ;(Seongdong-guSeongdong-guSeongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....
) ← DapsimniDapsimni StationDapsimni Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5....
— JanghanpyeongJanghanpyeong StationJanghanpyeong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5....
→ (Gwangjin-guGwangjin-guGwangjin-gu is one of the 25 wards of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River. It was created from neighboring Seongdong-gu in 1995.Gwangjin-gu is home to Konkuk University and Sejong University...
)- KORAILKorailKorea Railroad Corporation , promoted as Korail , is the national railroad operator in South Korea.Korail operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea...
(Korean Railway) - Jungang Section Line from Yongsan to PaldangJungang LineThe Jungang Line is a railway line connecting Cheongnyangni in Seoul to Gyeongju in South Korea, traversing central South Korea from the northwest to the southeast.-History:...
- KORAIL
- ;(Seongdong-guSeongdong-guSeongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....
) ← Cheongnyangni (aboveground) — HoegiHoegi StationHoegi Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Jungang Line. The two island platforms are side-by-side with each other, and are connected by an overpass...
→ (Jungnang-guJungnang-guJungnang-gu is one of the 25 gu, or districts, of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River.The mayor of this district is Byungkwon MOON since his election in July 2006.-Administrative divisions:...
Geography
Dongdaemun Gu borders Seongbuk-guSeongbuk-gu
Seongbuk-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the mid-north part of the city. The current Mayor is Seo Chan-gyo, who has been mayor since July 1, 2006.-Administrative divisions:...
to the north-west, Jungnang-gu
Jungnang-gu
Jungnang-gu is one of the 25 gu, or districts, of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River.The mayor of this district is Byungkwon MOON since his election in July 2006.-Administrative divisions:...
to the east (with the Jungnangcheon
Jungnangcheon
Jungnangcheon is a tributary of Seoul's Han River. It is generated in the valley of Dorak Mountain of Yangju, Gyeonggi-do. Cheonggyecheon is a tributary of Jungnangcheon....
stream forming the border), Gwangjin-gu
Gwangjin-gu
Gwangjin-gu is one of the 25 wards of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River. It was created from neighboring Seongdong-gu in 1995.Gwangjin-gu is home to Konkuk University and Sejong University...
to the south-east, Seongdong-gu
Seongdong-gu
Seongdong-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong .The mayor of this district is Hojo Lee since July 2006....
to the south, meets Jung-gu
Jung-gu, Seoul
Jung-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and is the historical center of the city .-Overview:...
at a point in the south-west and borders Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...
to the west. The busiest neighbourhood of the district is the Cheongnyangni area - a large commercial zone formed around Cheongnyangni Station
Cheongnyangni Station
Cheongnyangni Station is the Seoul terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. The station is located just east of downtown Seoul, on the Gyeongwon Line....
, one of the secondary CBDs of Seoul. Dongdaemun Gu is named after the east gate in Seoul's
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
city walls, Dongdaemun
Dongdaemun
Heunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more commonly known as Dongdaemun, is a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during...
, but Dongdaemun itself is actually located in Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu
Jongno-gu is a gu, or district, in central Seoul, South Korea. It takes its name from a major local street, Jongno, which means "Bell Street". Jongno-gu has been the center of the city for 600 years, since where the Joseon dynasty established its capital city...
. This is due to an administrative border change.
Features
There are many kinds of institutes for passing the big experience of studying ability at the west. However, some of these institutes teach to seniors who didn't graduate any kinds of schools. In Jegi-dongJegi-dong
Jegi-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.- See also :*Administrative divisions of South KoreaJegi-dong is an area of Dongdaemun-gu. It is known for its traditional markets, Gyeongdong Market and Dongseo Market...
, there are Gyeongdong Market
Gyeongdong Market
Gyeongdong Market or Kyungdong Market, located in the 1035 Jaegi-dong area of Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, is one of the largest herbal medicine and ginseng market of South Korea. Since its establishment in 1960, the market supplies 70 percent of the nation’s herbal medicine ingredients and has more than...
and Dongseo Market. At Gyeongdong Market, there are many kinds of oriental herbs and medical materials. Many sellers sell them in the largest oriental herbs market in South Korea. At Dongseo Market, there are many kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables.
In Cheongnyangni-dong
Cheongnyangni-dong
Cheongnyangni-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.At this dong, there are many convenient buildings like many kinds of financial companies and banks, a branch of Lotte Department Store, and Cheongnyangni Station...
, there is King Sejong memorial in the north of this district, where displays all of kinds about the King Sejong. And there is Cheongnyangni station
Cheongnyangni Station
Cheongnyangni Station is the Seoul terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. The station is located just east of downtown Seoul, on the Gyeongwon Line....
that is one of the biggest terminal railway stations in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
.
From Cheongnyangni Station
Cheongnyangni Station
Cheongnyangni Station is the Seoul terminus for passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. The station is located just east of downtown Seoul, on the Gyeongwon Line....
, local Mugungwha
Mugunghwa-ho
The Mugunghwa-ho or Mugunghwa is a class of train operated by Korail, the national railroad of South Korea. Mugunghwa trains are the cheapest class of trains to operate cross-country. Prior to the introduction of the KTX in 2004, they were the most common passenger train along most railroad lines...
trains leave to Chuncheon
Chuncheon
Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the northeast of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam...
, Wonju
Wonju
Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon province, South Korea.Wonju is a city approximately east of Seoul and the capital can be reached within 1hr 30minutes by bus or train. Wonju is home to three major universities which attract many students from Seoul and elsewhere. They provide facilities...
, Gangneung
Gangneung
Gangneung is a city in Gangwon-do, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 229,869 . Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of eastern Gangwon Province. Gangneung has many tourist attractions, like Jeongdongjin, one of the most famous towns in Korea...
, Andong
Andong
Andong is a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea. It is the largest city in the northern part of the province with a population of 167,821 in October 2010. The Nakdong River flows through the city...
from 7.00 to 22.40 every hours except 22.00.
In Jeonnong-dong
Jeonnong-dong
Jeonnong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is home to the University of Seoul.-External links:*...
, There is University of Seoul
University of Seoul
The University of Seoul is a public university located in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded as Kyung Sung Public Agricultural College in 1918 and renamed the University of Seoul in 1997. UOS is one of top 3 universities without medical school...
occupied by Seoul city. In Hoegi-dong
Hoegi-dong
Hoegi-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
, there is Kyunghee University where is one of big universities in South Korea. And in Imun-dong
Imun-dong
Imun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:*...
, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies is one of the leading universities in the Republic of Korea.HUFS has been consistently ranked as one of the most prestigious higher education institutes in Korea, especially being ranked as a top in the field of Foreign Language...
where teaches many kinds of foreign languages including French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, Italian
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
, German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
, Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
, Swedish
Swedish language
Swedish is a North Germanic language, spoken by approximately 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along its coast and on the Åland islands. It is largely mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish...
, Czech
Czech language
Czech is a West Slavic language with about 12 million native speakers; it is the majority language in the Czech Republic and spoken by Czechs worldwide. The language was known as Bohemian in English until the late 19th century...
, Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
, Chinese
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
, Vietnamese
Vietnamese language
Vietnamese is the national and official language of Vietnam. It is the mother tongue of 86% of Vietnam's population, and of about three million overseas Vietnamese. It is also spoken as a second language by many ethnic minorities of Vietnam...
, Thai
Thai language
Thai , also known as Central Thai and Siamese, is the national and official language of Thailand and the native language of the Thai people, Thailand's dominant ethnic group. Thai is a member of the Tai group of the Tai–Kadai language family. Historical linguists have been unable to definitively...
, Indian, and more. Moreover, in the north of this district, there is KORAIL car depot office which has the capacity of approximately 600 rail cars and maintenance underground cars.
Located in the southeast of this district, there are many kinds of accommodation - especially Kyungnam Tourists Hotel is the biggest hotel in which visitors can enjoy casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
and slot machine
Slot machine
A slot machine , informally fruit machine , the slots , poker machine or "pokies" or simply slot is a casino gambling machine with three or more reels which spin when a button is pushed...
game in this district. In addition, there are many nightclubs and pubs in this neighbourhood.
There are also several historical structures within the district:
- Seoul City Cultural Asset: Seonnongdan (선농단 先農壇), King Sejong Sindobi (세종대왕신도비 世宗大王神道碑, monumental stone);
- National Treasure: Supyo (수표 水標);
- Historical Site: Yeonghuiwon (영휘원永徽園)
The graves of Kim Byeongro (김병로 金炳魯), Han Yongwoon (한용운 韓龍雲), Ahn Changho and Oh Sechang (오세창 吳世昌) are also in the district.