Hunjeongdong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:12 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:01 am and 7:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
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Explore Hunjeongdong

The district Hunjeongdong of in Seoul is located in South Korea a little north-east of Seoul, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Onam, Jinjeop and Gwangjeok. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (51 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

Address
8.186,8 mi
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu
03198 Jongno-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Address
8.185,3 mi
97 Saemunan-ro
03183 Jongro-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ORAKAI INSADONG SUITES

Address
8.185,7 mi
18 INSADONG 4 GIL JONGNOGU
03163 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chiwoonjung Hanok Boutique Hotel

Address
8.185,3 mi
41, Bukchon-ro 11ga-gil
03052 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 19:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 13:00


Pacific Hotel MyungDong

Address
8.186,5 mi
2 Toegyero20-Gil
04631 Jung-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Staz Hotel Myeongdong 2

Address
8.186,2 mi
16, Supyo-ro
04554 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


G2 Hotel Myeongdong

Address
8.186,2 mi
24 Supyo-ro
04555 Jung-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lotte Hotel L7 Myeongdong

Address
8.186,5 mi
137 Toegye-ro
04537 Jung-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shilla Stay GwangHwaMun

Address
8.185,4 mi
71, Sambong-ro
03150 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II

Address
8.186,2 mi
28, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu
04555 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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DAEHAKRO, JONGNO, SEOUL

Published: September 27, 2009
Length: 10:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: theAkoustik

Daehakro is one of major tourist attractions in Seoul, South Korea. This video was taken by Olympus E-P1.


Korea Pt 68: Fun at Cheonggyecheon Stream

Published: September 12, 2009
Length: 18:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: deck2233

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CS : Cheonggyecheon promenade

Published: October 28, 2007
Length: 13:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BataviaMonaco

Before being a stroll in town at the edge of a stream, there was here an urban motorway on several levels. Today the people of Seoul takes care of this quiet area in the middle of the megalopolis.....


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Published: March 28, 2014
Length: 41:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Sundubu jjigae (순두부찌개) - Korea's ultimate comfort food!

Published: January 19, 2014
Length: 05:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mark Wiens

Read the full article about this marvelous Sundubu Jjigae (재동순두부) right here: http://migrationology.com/2013/12/sundubu-jiggae-is-this-the-worlds-most-comforting-comfort-food/ Flying...


Bgirl Peacock Learning Headspin w/ Bboy TyphooN

Published: February 26, 2010
Length: 12:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jinhee BgirlStir

Where: Seoul, Korea What: The beginning steps that lead to a headspin (oh, the days of mega dandruff!! Hey, that's the price one pays to get to do something so freakin' coolio like a headspin~...


[두산아트스쿨]한국근대미술-전통과 문명의 갈림길에서 2강_강사: 박영택

Published: January 29, 2015
Length: 33:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Doosan Art Center

제2강: 계몽과 항일, 개화와 전통.


Patos en el arroyo Cheonggyecheon de Seúl (Corea del Sur)

Published: February 13, 2013
Length: 07:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Felipe OI

Un saludo desde el arroyo Cheonggyecheon de Seúl, presentando a un par de patos que nadan en el agua y comentando las atracciones turísticas cercanas. Arroyo Cheonggyecheon ...


Math in Insa-dong 인사동길의 수학

Published: September 05, 2010
Length: 19:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TyYann

Presenting the most popular tourist spot in Seoul while looking for math-related things there... Enjoy it!


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Published: April 14, 2012
Length: 37:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jojiwatanabe

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Korea under Japanese rule

Korea under Imperial Japanese rule refers to the culmination of a process begun in 1876 whereby a complex coalition of Meiji Government officials, Business officials and Military officials sought to subjugate Korea both politically and economically as a "protectorate" after the fashion of International Law at the time.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1946 disestablishments, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Former countries in East Asia, Japan–Korea relations, Korea under Japanese rule, States and territories established in 1910

Changdeokgung

Changdeokgung (Hangul, 창덕궁, 昌德宮; literally, "Prospering Virtue Palace") -- also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace -- is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). As it is located east of Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeokgung, along with Changgyeonggung, is also referred to as the "East Palace" (동궐, 東闕, Donggwol).

Located at 37.5794, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Palaces in South Korea, Jongno District, World Heritage Sites in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Sungkyunkwan University

Sungkyunkwan University was founded in 1398 as the highest national educational institute in the early years of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. As the oldest university in East Asia, it has fostered leaders of Korean society for over 600 years. Now Sungkyunkwan University (also known as SKKU or simply Seongdae) is a private university in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea.

Located at 37.5871, 126.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sungkyunkwan University, Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration, Educational institutions established in 1946

Changgyeonggung

Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. Originally the Summer Palace of the Goryeo Emperor, it later became one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was originally built as "Suganggung" by King Sejong for his father, Taejong, but in 1483 renovated and enlarged by King Seongjong at which time it received its current name. During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese built a zoo, botanical garden, and museum on the site.

Located at 37.5784, 126.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jongno District, Palaces in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

First Republic of South Korea

The First Republic of South Korea was South Korea's first independent government, ruling the country from 1948 to 1960. It succeeded USAMGIK, the United States military government, which ruled the area from 1945 to 1948. The First Republic was established on August 15, 1948, with Syngman Rhee as the first president. Like subsequent governments, it claimed sovereignty over the entire Korean peninsula, although it only had power over the area south of the 38th parallel.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Republic of South Korea, History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Second Republic of South Korea

The Second Republic of South Korea was the government of South Korea for eight months in 1960 and 1961. It succeeded the First Republic, but was followed by a military government under the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Third Republic of South Korea

The Third Republic of South Korea was the government of South Korea from 1963 to 1972. It was presented as a return to civilian rule after a period of rule by the military junta known as the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction which had overthrown the Second Republic of South Korea in 1961. However, throughout this period the presidency was held by Park Chung-hee, who had also been an influential member of the junta.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Anguk Station

Anguk Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. Anguk station is the subway station nearest to the Insadong and Samcheongdong districts, as well as the ancient royal residence of Unhyeongung.

Located at 37.5764, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Hyehwa Station

Hyehwa Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is located in the center of the area commonly known as Daehangno, and much of the ridership of this station comes from the nightlife scene. The Seoul National University Hospital and School of Medicine is located to the southwest.

Located at 37.5823, 127.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Jongno 5-ga Station

Jongno 5(o)-ga Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1. It is located underneath Jongno, a major street in downtown Seoul.

Located at 37.5708, 127.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.187 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Jongno District, Railway stations opened in 1974

Cheonggyecheon

Cheonggyecheon is an 8.4 km (5.2 miles) long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. The massive urban renewal project is on the site of a stream that flowed before the rapid post-war economic development required it to be covered by transportation infrastructure. The $900 million project initially attracted much public criticism but, after opening in 2005, has become popular among city residents and tourists.

Located at 37.57, 127.006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.187 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rivers of South Korea, Geography of Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Demolished highways, Jung District, Seoul, Jongno District, Urban public parks, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts, Linear parks

Jongno 3-ga Station

Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station is an underground station on lines 1, 3 and 5 of the Seoul Subway in South Korea. In December 2010 the station is recorded as having the fifth highest WiFi data consumption of all the Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations, following Express Bus Terminal Station, Sadang Station, Dongdaemun Station and Jamsil Station.

Located at 37.57, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Jongno District, Railway stations opened in 1974

Jongmyo

Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established since the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period but only the shrines for the rulers of Joseon remain. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.

Located at 37.5747, 126.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, World Heritage Sites in South Korea, National Treasures of South Korea, 1394 establishments, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Important Intangible Cultural Properties of South Korea, Korean Confucianism, 1390s architecture, Buildings and structures in Seoul

Unhyeongung

Unhyeon Palace, also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence, is a former Korean royal residence located at 114-10 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea. It was formerly the residence of Prince Regent Daewon-gun, ruler of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty in the 19th century, and father of Emperor Gojong. Gojong himself also lived in this residence until age 12 when he assumed the throne.

Located at 37.5761, 126.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Royal residences in South Korea, Palaces in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Buildings and structures in Seoul

Tapgol Park

Tapgol Park, formerly Pagoda Park, is a small (19,599 m²/23,440 yd²/4.84 acre) public park located at 97 Jongno (street), Seoul, South Korea. This park was once a site of Wongaksa (Buddhist Temple). The word tap means "pagoda", and the park gets its name from the Wongaksa Pagoda, a 10 storied stone pagoda located in the park. It was previously the site of a 15th century Buddhist temple, and a 10 storied stone pagoda and a few relics of the temple still can be seen in the park.

Located at 37.5711, 126.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jongno District, Parks in Seoul

Dansungsa

Dansungsa, established in 1907, was the first movie theatre in Korea. It is located in Jongno 3-ga, Seoul. Korea Loyal Flight became the theatre's first ever premiere in 1919. Chunsa Na Woon-gyu's Korean folk movie, Arirang, followed, premiering in the theatre in 1926. Chunhyanjeon became the theatre's third premier in 1935. In 1963, the South Korean government declared October 27, the same day when Korea Loyal Flight premiered at Dansungsa, to be the Korea Film Day.

Located at 37.5709, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jongno District, Cinemas in South Korea, 1907 establishments in Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Seoul culture

Bukchon Art Museum

Bukchon Art Museum is an art museum in Seoul, South Korea. It has 150 pieces of Korean modern art, 200 pieces of Chinese art, 2500 of old documents of Joseon dynasty in total of 2850.

Located at 37.5803, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.185 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Art museums established in 2005, 2005 establishments in South Korea

Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum

The Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum is an art museum specializing in Korean embroidery located in Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, central of Seoul, South Korea. It was established by Han Sang Soo (한상수, born c. 1934) who holds a title as a jasujang (자수장, embroidery artisan) of the 80th Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by the Cultural Heritage Administration of South Korea.

Located at 37.5828, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.185 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Embroidery, Textile museums, Art museums established in 2006, 2006 establishments in South Korea

Gahoe Museum

Gahoe Museum is a private museum of South Korea, located in Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It was established in 2002 and houses, over 1,500 relics consisting of 750 amulets, 250 items of folk paintings, approximately 150 classical books, and 250 other odd items.

Located at 37.5822, 126.986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.185 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Museums in Seoul, Museums established in 2002

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Now it is used as a traditional culture center and hanok restaurant, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty.

Located at 37.5831, 126.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.185 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Folk villages in South Korea, Jongno District, Joseon Dynasty, Korean architecture, Neighbourhoods of Seoul

Bangsan-dong

Bangsan-dong is a legal dong, or neighbourhood of the Jung-gu district in Seoul, South Korea and governed by its administrative dong, Euljiro 3, 4, 5ga-dong

Located at 37.57, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Neighbourhoods of Jung-gu, Seoul

Jongno Tower

Jongno Tower is a 33-story office building in Jongno, Seoul. Its top floor is equipped with a restaurant and bar which is famous for its view of Jongno and other areas of Seoul. The tower is located near Jonggak Station of Seoul Subway Line 1. The 23rd to 30th floors are hollow. The hangeul lettering is 삼성증권, the owner of the building. It was designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, and built in 1999. Its height is 132 meters.

Located at 37.5708, 126.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Seoul, Jongno District, Office buildings completed in 1999, Skyscrapers in Seoul, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

31 Building

31 Building is an office building in Seoul, South Korea. Completed in 1970, the 31 Building was the tallest building in Seoul until 1979, when Lotte Hotel Seoul was completed.

Located at 37.5686, 126.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Seoul, Office buildings completed in 1970

Bangsan Market

Bangsan Market is a traditional market located in the Jugyo-dong neighborhood of Jung-gu, Seoul. Bangsan Market is famous for its wrapping paper, pressed in Korea, and there are more than 550 stores. These days, home baking is fashionable in Korea because people can get ingredients and recipes easily through the internet. Therefore, even many young people visit Bangsan Market on holidays such as Valentine's Day or Pepero Day.

Located at 37.5674, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.187 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Seoul

Hyehwamun

Hyehwamun (Hangul 혜화문, Hanja 惠化門; also known as Northeast Gate) is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is also known as Dongsomun (동소문, “East Small Gate”).

Located at 37.5879, 127.004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hunjeongdong, 훈정동