Jeong-dong is a legal '' dong'', or neighbourhood of the Jung-gu district in

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and governed by its administrative dong,

Sogong-dong Sogong-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Economy All Nippon Airways operates the Seoul Office in Room 1501 on the 15th floor of the Center Building in Sogong-dong. Hainan Airlines operates its South Korea offi ...

. It is an historical area with

Deoksu Palace Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by members of Korea's Royal Family during the Joseon monarchy until the annexation of Korea by Japan in ...

from the

Joseon Dynasty Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and re ...

and some of Korea's first modern schools and churches. It also home to contemporary museums, galleries and theaters along tree-lined streets and cobblestone alleyways.

Festival

* Jeong-dong Culture Night - It is the place where modern Western culture first took root, including

Deoksugung Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by members of Korea's Royal Family during the Joseon monarchy until Korea under Japanese rule, the annexa ...

Palace where the king stayed during the

. Ewha School, Baejae School, Jeongdong jaeil Church etc. have been around for more than 100 years to tell the vivid history of Jeong-dong. Jeong-dong Culture Night offers various cultural experiences for domestic and international visitors. Programs such as Eoga Parade, military music parade, concerts, story-telling, busking and film exhibitions will be held in connection with the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Attractions

*Doldam-gil (or Stonewall Road)

Education

Schools located in Jeong-dong: * Yewon School * Changdeok Girls' Middle School *

Ewha Girls' High School Ewha Girls' High School ( ko, 이화여자고등학교) is a private girls high school located in Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Although managed by the same foundation, it is not to be confused with the coeducational Ewha Womans Unive ...

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External links

Jung-gu Official site in English

Jung-gu Official site

Jung-gu Tour Guide from the Official site

Status quo of Jung-gu

Resident offices and maps of Jung-gu
Neighbourhoods of Jung-gu, Seoul Tourist attractions in Seoul {{Seoul-geo-stub

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