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Dong Of Gangnam-gu
There are 26 dong (neighborhoods) in Gangnam-gu. * Apgujeong 1-dong * Apgujeong 2-dong * Cheongdam 1-dong * Cheongdam 2-dong * Daechi 1-dong * Daechi 2-dong * Daechi 3-dong * Daechi 4-dong * Dogok 1-dong * Dogok 2-dong * Gaepo 1-dong * Gaepo 2-dong * Gaepo 3-dong * Gaepo 4-dong * Irwon 1-dong * Irwon 2-dong * Irwon bon-dong * Nonhyeon 1-dong * Nonhyeon 2-dong * Samseong 1-dong * Samseong 2-dong * Segok-dong * Sinsa-dong * Suseo-dong * Yeoksam 1-dong * Yeoksam 2-dong List by Population and Area General information See also * Gu of Seoul The districts of Seoul are the twenty-five '' gu'' ("districts"; hangeul: 구; hanja: 區) comprising Seoul, South Korea. The ''gu'' vary greatly in area (from 10 to 47 km2) and population (from less than 140,000 to 630,000). Songpa-gu is t ... {{Gangnam District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Administrative Divisions Of South Korea
South Korea is made up of 17 first-tier administrative divisions: 6 metropolitan cities (''gwangyeoksi'' ), 1 special city (''teukbyeolsi'' ), 1 special self-governing city (''teukbyeol-jachisi'' ), and 9 provinces ('' do'' ), including one special self-governing province (''teukbyeol jachido'' ). These are further subdivided into a variety of smaller entities, including cities (''si'' ), counties ('' gun'' ), districts ('' gu'' ), towns ('' eup'' ), townships ('' myeon'' ), neighborhoods ('' dong'' ) and villages ('' ri'' ). Local government ''Official Revised Romanization of Korean spellings are used'' Provincial-level divisions The top tier of administrative divisions are the provincial-level divisions, of which there are several types: provinces (including special self-governing provinces), metropolitan cities, special cities, and special self-governing cities. The governors of the provincial-level divisions are elected every four years. Municipal-level ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dosan Park
Dosan Park is a park in the neighborhood of Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievement and legacy of independence activist An Chang-ho, whose pen name was ''Dosan''. In Dosan Park, there is the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall to commemorate him. Gallery Image:Korea-Seoul-Dosan Park-01.jpg Image:Korea-Seoul-Dosan Park-02.jpg Image:Korea-Seoul-Dosan Park-04.jpg Image:Korea-Seoul-Dosan Park-05.jpg Transportation Apgujeong Station, Apgujeongrodeo Station See also *List of parks in Seoul This is a list of parks in Seoul, South Korea. See also * List of parks in Daegu *List of rivers of Korea *Geography of South Korea References External links Map guide for searching parks in Seoulat the Seoul Metropolitan Government web ... * Kim Koo Museum References {{coord missing, South Korea Gangnam District Parks in Seoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bongeunsa Behind Buddha
Bongeunsa () is a Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by State Preceptor Yeonhoe (), then the highest ranking monk of Silla. The temple was originally named Gyeonseongsa (). It is located on the slope of Sudo Mountain, across the street from the COEX Mall. History Joseon Dynasty During the Joseon Dynasty, Buddhism in Korea was severely suppressed. However, The temple began to be known as Bongeunsa when it was reconstructed in 1498 under the patronage of Queen Jeonghyeon, a Joseon Queen. The term Bongeunsa means the act of honoring the king, which here can be understood as taking the form of praying for king Seongjong's eternal life. With the support of Queen Munjeong, who revived Buddhism in Korea for a short time in the mid-16th century, it became the main temple of the Korean Seon (Chan) sect of Buddhism from 1551 through 1936. Monk Bou was appointed head of the temple in 1548 b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teheranno
Teheran-ro (translation "Tehran Boulevard") is a street in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea. It runs from Gangnam Station through Yeoksam-dong and into Samseong-dong. It is colloquially known as "Teheran Valley" (after Silicon Valley) due to the number of internet-related companies operating there. The district of Gangnam-gu experienced phenomenal growth and waves of construction, with Teheran-ro becoming one of the busiest streets in South Korea. Its counterpart, Seoul St. in Tehran, Iran, runs in the north of that city, close to the Evin district. Teheran-ro is a 3.5 km section of Seoul City Route 90, and runs eastwards from Gangnam Station to Samseong Station and the COEX/ KWTC complex. Yeoksam and Seolleung stations are also on Teheran-ro. All stations are on Seoul Subway Line 2. Some of South Korea's tallest skyscrapers and most expensive real estate are in Teheran-ro, while Seoul Metropolitan Government estimates that more than half of South Korea's ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimchi Field Museum
Museum Kimchikan, formerly Kimchi Museum, is a museum dedicated to kimchi; one of the staples of Korean cuisine. Exhibits focus on the food's history, its many historical and regional varieties, and its importance to Korean culture and cuisine. The museum collects data and statistics on kimchi and regularly offers activities for visitors, such as demonstrations of the kimchi-making process, kimchi tastings, and cooking classes. The Kimchi Field Museum was Korea's first food museum. In 2015, it was selected by CNN as one of the world's best food museums. General information The Kimchi Field Museum was established in 1986, and is located in the Jongno District of Seoul, South Korea. The museum was reopened at Insa-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, Korea on April 21, 2015. History The Kimchi Field Museum was originally established in 1986 in Pil-dong, Jung-gu. From 1987, the museum was managed by Pulmuone Inc., one of the largest food production companies in Korea. In 1988, the mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bongeunsa
Bongeunsa () is a Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by State Preceptor Yeonhoe (), then the highest ranking monk of Silla. The temple was originally named Gyeonseongsa (). It is located on the slope of Sudo Mountain, across the street from the COEX Mall. History Joseon Dynasty During the Joseon Dynasty, Buddhism in Korea was severely suppressed. However, The temple began to be known as Bongeunsa when it was reconstructed in 1498 under the patronage of Queen Jeonghyeon, a Joseon Queen. The term Bongeunsa means the act of honoring the king, which here can be understood as taking the form of praying for king Seongjong's eternal life. With the support of Queen Munjeong, who revived Buddhism in Korea for a short time in the mid-16th century, it became the main temple of the Korean Seon (Chan) sect of Buddhism from 1551 through 1936. Monk Bou was appointed head of the temple in 1548 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COEX Convention & Exhibition Center
Coex Convention & Exhibition Center (Coex) located in Samseong-dong of Gangnam-gu district, Seoul, is one of South Korea's convention and exhibition centers. Coex is serviced by Samseong Station on line 2 and Bongeunsa Station on line 9 of the Seoul Subway. The 836-meter (914-yard) section of sidewalk along Yeongdong Boulevard from exit No. 5 of Samseong Station on Seoul Subway Line 2 to exit No. 7 of Bongeunsa Station on Seoul Subway Line 9, outside Convention & Exhibition Center and ASEM Tower is designated as a smoke-free zone by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Notable events * The 2000 Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM) * 2010 G-20 Seoul summit - November 2010 * 2012 Nuclear Security Summit - 26–27 March 2012 * International Congress on Mathematical Education The International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) is a commission of the International Mathematical Union and is an internationally acting organization focussing on mathematics education. ICMI was founde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonhyeon Dong Gangnamgu system.
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Nonhyeon can refer to several places in South Korea. Administrative divisions * Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. * Nonhyeon-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. Railroad stations * In Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul: ** Nonhyeon Station on the Seoul Subway Line 7. ** Sinnonhyeon Station on the Seoul Subway Line 9. * In Nonhyeon-dong, Incheon: ** Incheon Nonhyeon Station on the Suin Line. It was provisionally called "Nonhyeon Curtilage (''Nonhyeontaekji'') Station" until its opening. ** Hogupo Station on the Suin Line. It was former "Nonhyeon Station" until the opening of the Suin Line as a part of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is a metropolitan railway system consisting of 23 rapid transit, light metro, commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest South Korea. The system serves most of the Seoul Metropolitan Area including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tower Palace
The Samsung Tower Palace is a group of seven towers, lettered A-G. They are located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul and South Korea. They range from 42 to 72 floors, all built between 2002 and 2004, and all used as luxury residential complexes. Samsung Tower Palace 3 – Tower G, Tower Palace "G", which is 73 floors and 264 metres (866 feet) high, was List of tallest buildings in Seoul, the tallest building in Korea since 2004 but was surpassed by the Northeast Asia Trade Tower in 2009. Its shape is formed by three oval lobes joined together. The builders of the Tower Palace installed high-tech security measures. Card keys issued to residents are required at all entrances and elevators. Each residence's entrance is accessed by either a key code or fingerprint identification. Much within the buildings is highly automated. Everything from lighting, curtains, home networks and even washing machines can be pre-set to perform certain actions at a defined time or when a mode is activa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
