Hwigyŏngil-tong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.591 and 127.062 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 35' 28" and E 127° 3' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:05 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:32 am and 7:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Explore Hwigyŏngil-tong

Hwigyŏngil-tong in Seoul is located in South Korea a little east of Seoul, the country's capital.

Local time in Hwigyŏngil-tong is now 01:05 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Hwigyŏngil-tong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Jongmyo Shrine in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-West. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 17%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Vista Walkerhill Seoul

Address
3,7 mi
177 Walkerhill-ro Gwangjin-Gu
143-708 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


The Classic 500 Pentaz Executive Residence

Address
3,7 mi
90, Neungdong-ro
05065 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Grand Ambassador Seoul associated Pullman

Address
3,9 mi
287 Dongho-ro Jung-gu
04618 SEOUL
South Korea

Time Information

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


JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

Address
3,3 mi
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu
03198 Jongno-gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


The Shilla Seoul

Address
4,0 mi
249 DONGHO-RO JUNG-GU
04605 Jangchung -Dong 2-Ga,Jung -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


KY Heritage Hotel Dongdaemun

Address
3,5 mi
226, Jangchungdan-ro
04565 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Aloft Seoul Gangnam

Address
4,7 mi
736 YOUNGDONG-DAERO GANGNAM-GU
135 957 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


IBC

Address
2,5 mi
241 Nangye-ro
03116 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


BEST WESTERN Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun

Address
2,5 mi
8, Arirang-roArirang-ro
02829 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Benikea Premier Hotel Dongdaemun 베니키아 프리미어 호텔 동대문

Address
2,7 mi
55 Nangye-ro 29-gil, Jongno-gu
03115 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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2013 ISS Korean Cinema Filmmaking Workshop (All About My Wife)

Published: August 21, 2013
Length: 45:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: International Office at Hankuk University of

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Published: July 28, 2014
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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.

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is one of the leading universities in the Republic of Korea. HUFS has been consistently ranked as one of the most prestigious higher education institutes in Korea, especially being ranked as the top in the field of Foreign Studies. In 2007, HUFS won third place out of all Korean universities on the National Customer Satisfaction Index, and placed second in terms of internationalization two years in a row in the university rankings of JoongAng Ilbo.

Located at 37.5972, 127.059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Seoul, Universities and colleges in Gyeonggi Province, Dongdaemun District, Yongin, Educational institutions established in 1954, Private universities and colleges in South Korea

University of Seoul

The University of Seoul (UOS) is a public university located in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded as Kyung Sung Public Agricultural College in 1918 and renamed the University of Seoul in 1997. UOS is one of top 3 universities without medical school. UOS was reported the best value public university in South Korea http://news. khan. co. kr/kh_news/khan_art_view.

Located at 37.5833, 127.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Seoul, Public universities and colleges in South Korea, Educational institutions established in 1918

Cheongnyangni Station

Cheongnyangni Station (청량리역) is a station of Seoul Subway Line 1 and Metro Jungang Line of the Seoul Subway network and it is a Seoul terminus of passenger trains serving the eastern part of South Korea. In the distant future, this station will become the northeastern terminus of the Sin Ansan Line and be the starting station of the future Myeonmokseon LRT. Way for transfer between underground and aboveground station opened in 20 August, 2010.

Located at 37.58, 127.045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1911, Railway stations opened in 1974, Transport in Seoul, Seoul subway stations

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Station

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Station is a station on Line 1 of the Gyeongwon Line. The original name of this station was Hwigyeong Station (휘경역; 徽慶驛), although this station is located in Imun 1-dong. Because Hoegi Station (Preceding station) is located in Hwigyeong-dong, in 1996, the name of this station was changed to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Station, after a nearby eponymous university.

Located at 37.595, 127.063 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Dongdaemun District, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1974

Junghwa Station

Junghwa Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 7. The station is located in Junghwa-dong, Jungnang-gu, on a main arterial road running broadly north to south past the western flank of Bonghwasan (a mountain). Joong Rang (sometimes written Jungnang) Middle School and Junghwa High School are situated nearby.

Located at 37.6025, 127.079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1996, Seoul subway stations, Jungnang District

Hoegi Station

Hoegi Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 and the Jungang Line. The two island platforms are side-by-side with each other, and are connected by an overpass. This is the closest station to Kyunghee University, located northwest of here.

Located at 37.5892, 127.057 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dongdaemun District, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1980

Sinimun Station

Sinimun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1 between Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and the major intersection in Seokgye.

Located at 37.6025, 127.067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dongdaemun District, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1980

Jungnang Station

Jungnang Station is a station on the Jungang Line. This station was given this name because the Jungnang River, a tributary of the Han River, flows to the west of this station, and also because it is located in the Jungnang-gu district.

Located at 37.595, 127.077 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 2005

Sahmyook Medical Center

Sahmyook Medical Center or Seoul Adventist Hospital is a large private hospital located in Seoul, South Korea. It admits more than 30,000 patients per year. Sahmyook Medical Center also houses the Sahmyook Children's Hospital, Proton Treatment Center, Transplantation Institute & Liver Center. It is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church The hospital is the base for the nursing course offered by the Sahmyook University.

Located at 37.5881, 127.066 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hospitals established in 1908, Northern Asia-Pacific Division of Seventh-day Adventists

Sangwolgok Station

Sangwolgok Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 6.

Located at 37.6064, 127.048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seongbuk District, Railway stations in South Korea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
휘경1동, Hwigyŏngil-tong