Gahoe-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in

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. The area used to be an exclusive area for nobles, scholars, and homes of government officials hence it was well-maintained. Many of the hanok, Korean traditional houses, have been remodeled into cafe, restaurant and teahouses.

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Jongno-gu Official site in English

Status quo of Jongno-gu by administrative dong

Gahoe-dong Resident office

The origin of Gahoe-dong's name
Neighbourhoods of Jongno-gu {{Seoul-geo-stub

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