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Gangnam-gu
Gangnam District ( ; , ) is one of the 25 local government districts which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Gangnam translates to "South of the (Han) River". Gangnam District is the third largest district in Seoul, with an area of . As of the 2017 census, Gangnam District had a population of 561,052. There is a high concentration of wealth in the district, with prices for an apartment as of 2020 nearly double those in the rest of Seoul. Gangnam district is generally referred to as a part of Gangnam School District Eight (강남 8학군), along with Seocho District. This district shares half of Gangnam-daero Gangnam Station area with Seocho District, which is one of the most crowded places in Korea. Administration Gangnam is one of two '' gu'' that make up the Greater Gangnam Area with neighboring Seocho District. The Gangnam District office has designated two smoke-free zones within the district. The first is the section of Gangnam Boulevard between exit No. 2 of G ...
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Gaepo-dong
Gaepo-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea, south of Dogok-dong and Daechi-dong. Gaepodong is divided into three "dong": Gaepo 1, 2, and 4 dong. Gaepo 3-dong had been merged with Gaepo 2-dong in 2009. Education Schools located in Gaepo-dong * Daejin Elementary School * Gaeil Elementary School * Gaepo Elementary School * Gaewon Elementary School * Kuryong Elementary School * Seoul Poi Elementary School * Yangjon Elementary School * Gaepo Middle School * Gaewon Middle School * Kuryong Middle School * Gugak National High School * Gaepo High School * Kyunggi Girls' High School * Sudo Electric Technical High School * Korea International School The Japanese School of Seoul was previously in Gaepo-dong. Circa 2010 it moved to Digital Media City. Local Community * Gae-po Public Library Attraction *Yangjaecheon * Gaepodong Green Park Notable people from Gaepo-dong * Jeon So-yeon (Hangul: 전소연), South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, record producer and K-po ...
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Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul
Nonhyeon-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It borders Apgujeong and Sinsa-dong on the north, Samseong-dong on the northeast, and Yeoksam-dong to the south. Education Schools located in Nonhyeon-dong: * Seoul Hakdong Elementary School * Seoul Nonhyeon Elementary School * Eonbuk Middle School See also *Dong of Gangnam-gu *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 ... References External links Nonhyeon 1-dong resident center site
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Dogok-dong
Dogok-dong is an affluent ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is home to high-end residential homes including the Samsung Tower Palace, a luxury residential complex which contains the eleventh-tallest building in South Korea. Education Schools located in Dogok-dong: * Eonju Elementary School * Seoul Daedo Elementary School * Daechi Middle School * Dogok Middle School * Eunseong Middle School * Sookmyung Girls' Middle School * Eunkwang Girls' High School * Sookmyung Girls' High School * Chungang University High School Transportation Dogok-dong is served by Dogok Station and Hanti Station on the Line. It is also served by Maebong Station, Dogok Station and Yangjae Station on the Line 3 of the Seoul Subway. See also *Yangjaecheon *Samsung Tower Palace *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 ...
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Seocho District
Seocho District () is one of the 25 ''Administrative divisions of South Korea#Gu (District), gu'' (local government districts) which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Seocho is generally referred to as a part of Gangnam (Seoul), Greater Gangnam Area, along with Gangnam District. As of 2022, Seocho District ranks as the richest neighborhood in South Korea and among the most expensive areas in Seoul with an average sales price of 47.75 million South Korean won per 3.3 square meters. South Korea's rich are concentrated in the three Gangnam districts including Seocho, known as Gangnam School District Eight(강남 8학군). Seocho District is served by the Seoul Subway Line 2, Seoul Subway Line 3, Line 3, Seoul Subway Line 4, Line 4, Seoul Subway Line 7, Line 7, Bundang Line, Seoul Subway Line 9, Line 9, and Shinbundang Line. South Korea's longest highway, Gyeongbu Expressway, ends here. The most crowded area in Korea, Gangnam-daero Gangnam Station is located in Seocho District ...
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Cheongdam Intersection
Cheongdam-dong () is a ward of Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea. The area is best known in South Korea as an affluent neighborhood populated by a disproportionately high number of high-income individuals and for having some of the most expensive real estate in the country. It is known as an upmarket shopping area, with the main shopping street dubbed Cheongdam Fashion Street. Along with Apgujeong's Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main Apgujeong-ro, they are seen as fashionable and trendsetting destinations. Characteristics This area was originally named ''Chungsutgol'' which means clean water valley, for a clean pond that existed here during the Joseon Dynasty. Until Joseon Dynasty and the Japanese Colonial Era in the early 20th century, it was a part of Gyeonggi Province which currently indicates the outskirt of Seoul, the capital city of Republic of Korea. On January 1, 1963, Cheongdam-dong was incorporated into Seo ...
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Daechi-dong
Daechi-dong is an affluent ''neighborhood'' in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Daechi-dong is divided into three different “dongs” which are Daechi 1-dong, 2-dong, and 4-dong. Daechi-dong is predominantly considered the residential area of Gangnam. As a result, real estate in the area is highly competitive and expensive compared to other parts of Gangnam. The Yangjaecheon is a stream that runs through the heart of Daechi-dong. Name and History The name Daechi-dong came from the Chinese form of Hanti Town which meant a town below a big hill. Daechi-dong had a lot of names. Just after the Joseon Dynasty, it was referred to as Unju-myeon, and was administered as a part of Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Then on April 1, 1914, the name was changed to Daechi-li, and it was redistricted into Unju-myeon, Kwangju-gun. It finally changed into Daechi-dong and became a part of the city of Seoul when the city's administrative district was expanded on January 1, 1963, with law number 1172 a ...
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Cheongdam-dong
Cheongdam-dong () is a ward of Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea. The area is best known in South Korea as an affluent neighborhood populated by a disproportionately high number of high-income individuals and for having some of the most expensive real estate in the country. It is known as an upmarket shopping area, with the main shopping street dubbed Cheongdam Fashion Street. Along with Apgujeong's Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main Apgujeong-ro, they are seen as fashionable and trendsetting destinations. Characteristics This area was originally named ''Chungsutgol'' which means clean water valley, for a clean pond that existed here during the Joseon Dynasty. Until Joseon Dynasty and the Japanese Colonial Era in the early 20th century, it was a part of Gyeonggi Province which currently indicates the outskirt of Seoul, the capital city of Republic of Korea. On January 1, 1963, Cheongdam-dong was incorporated into Seo ...
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Irwon-dong
Irwon-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in South Korea. Education Schools located in Irwon-dong: * Daemo Elementary School * Daecheong Elementary School * Irwon Elementary School * Younghee Elementary School * Joongdong Middle School * Jungsan High School * Joongdong High School * Seoul Robotics High School * Miral School Transportation The area is served by Deachung Station and Irwon Station on the Seoul Subway Line 3, and Seoul buses. See also *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 * ... References External links *Official site Neighbourhoods in Gangnam District {{Seoul-geo-stub ...
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Apgujeong-dong
Apgujeong-dong (; ) is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea. It was reported that housing price of Apgujeong-dong is approximately US$28,300 per one square meter bKorea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportin 2019. The ''dong'' originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myung-hoi, a high-ranking government official during the Joseon dynasty. It is an upmarket residential, fashion, shopping, and educational area. The Hanja name translates into "Seagull Pavilion," a reference to his nickname, which itself was a reference and a mark of peace when viewing a group of seagulls flying. One of the main shopping area is Apgujeong Rodeo Street, along with Cheongdam-dong Fashion Street in Cheongdam-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main avenue Apgujeong-ro. It is seen as a fashionable and trendsetting destination. Characteristics The area is filled with upscal ...
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List Of Districts Of Seoul
The districts of Seoul are the twenty-five ''Administrative divisions of South Korea#Gu (District), 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 the most populated, while Seocho-gu has the largest area. Gu are similar to London's or New York City, New York's boroughs or Tokyo's Special Wards of Tokyo, 23 special wards. Each gu's government handles many of the functions that are handled by city governments in other jurisdictions. This city-like standing is underscored by the fact that each gu has its own legislative council, mayor and sister cities. Each ''gu'' is further divided into ''Dong (administrative division), dong'' or neighborhoods. Some ''gu'' have only a few ''dong'' while others (like Jongno-gu) have a very large number of distinct neighborhoods. List by population and area ''2014 estimate by Seoul Statistics''. ...
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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 ...
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Sinnonhyeon Station
Sinnonhyeon Station is a railway station on Line 9 and the Shinbundang Line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, located by the Kyobo Tower sageori in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It was the southern terminus of Line 9 from 2009 to March 2015, when the line was extended to Sports Complex station. Gangnam Station and Nonhyeon Station are near here. It became a transfer station to the Shinbundang Line on May 28, 2022. The section of Gangnam Boulevard from exit No.5 of this station to exit No.2 of Gangnam Station Gangnam Station is a station located in both the greater Gangnam area Gangnam District and Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, on the Seoul Subway Line 2. This station serves as a crucial transfer point between Line 2 and buses to all over ... of Line 2 is designated as a smoke-free zone by the Gangnam District office. Station layout References Railway stations opened in 2009 Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations Metro stations in Gangnam District< ...
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