Kyonam-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.571 and 126.964 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 34' 17" and E 126° 57' 51"
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: 03:39 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:43 am and 7:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Kyonam-dong

Kyonam-dong in Seoul is located in South Korea a little north-west of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kyonam-dong is now 03:39 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kyonam-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 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 2 mi (or 3 km), South-East. We encountered 4 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Gwangtan, Bupyeong and Gwangjeok. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 41%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 3% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 26th of April 2024

24°C (75 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

24°C (76 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

27°C (80 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

THE PLAZA Seoul Autograph Collection

Address
1,2 mi
119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu
04525 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES SEOUL

Address
0,9 mi
151 SOONHWA DONG
100130 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Millennium Seoul Hilton

Address
1,3 mi
50 Sowol-Ro Jung-Gu
04637 Namdaemunno 5 -Ga,Jung -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lotte Hotel Seoul

Address
1,1 mi
30, Eulji-ro
04533 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


The Westin Chosun Seoul

Address
1,0 mi
106 SOGONG-RO JUNG-GU
100070 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Address
0,8 mi
97 Saemunan-ro
03183 Jongro-gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


Golden Tulip M Seoul Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil
04526 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shilla Stay Seodaemun

Address
0,5 mi
76, Chungjeong-ro
03738 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Fraser Place Central Seoul

Address
0,7 mi
78, Tongil-ro
04517 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Somerset Palace Seoul

Address
1,0 mi
NO 85 SUSONG DONG JONGNO GU
110885 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Seoul Fire Department 1st Alarm Response

Published: January 08, 2014
Length: 57:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fire+Transit+Airline Vids

1st alarm response by the Seoul Fire Department. Video was taken on November 16th, 2013.


Metro Seoul

Published: September 13, 2008
Length: 24:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pablo I. Berruecos Vila

viaje en el metro de Seul en el 2002 con el tour de prensa de LG 2002.


Lashari Seoul

Published: March 02, 2011
Length: 36:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gogoberishvili Levan

Georgian Folk Dance Company "Lashari" Tariel Gogoberishvili.


Vic´s South Korea Calling-Street Markets of Seoul

Published: November 16, 2012
Length: 18:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VvicsieE78

Vic´s South Korea Calling The long ride on the bicycle made me tired and hungry. Let us explore now two of the many street markets of Seoul. Our first stop will be at the Namdaemun Market...


La Plaza de Gwanghwamun (광화문광장)

Published: October 16, 2012
Length: 01:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Irving Lee

Plaza de Gwanghwamun en donde se pueden apreciar la estatua del general Yi Sun Sin (이순신) (28 de abril de 1545 - 16 de diciembre de 1598) fue un almirante y general coreano que logró...


Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Rogue Spear Mission 04 - Operation : Lost Thunder

Published: September 13, 2009
Length: 01:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: rx78gp01fullburnern

A helicopter containing NATO officials has been shot down over the city of Djakovica in Kosovo. The officials have been taken hostage by Serbian army irregulars. Your mission is to enter...


Expressway(Freeway or Motorway) Motorcycling is Illegal in Korea.

Published: October 22, 2011
Length: 26:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cps1019

Does Expressway(Freeway or Motorway) Motorcycling know that there is an Illegal country? Expressway(Freeway, Motorway, Road for Motor Vehicles Only) Motorcycling is Illegal in Korea. ...


vlog 4 Seoul ^_^ PART 1

Published: April 29, 2010
Length: 03:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stacy Mojica

my SECOND trip to Seoul. much better time this time. beginning with my lovely trip via bus, trans to Itaewon, Namdaemun, Hong Dae, and back to Itaewon during a crazy fun night out.


Seoul from above

Published: February 20, 2011
Length: 11:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Oliver B. Wu

http://www.seoulentourage.com If you visit the Seoul Museum of History, try to check Level 3. There's an exhibition called "Seoul, Now and in the Making". You can see the city of Seoul as...


Korea 4-0 Honduras : International Friendly Goals (25/03/2011)

Published: March 25, 2011
Length: 25:28 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: chukguk

Goals Lee Jung-Soo 28', Kim Jung-Woo 44', Park Chu-Young 84', Lee Keun-Ho 90' *Lineups [Korea] Jung Sung-Ryong, Cho Young-Cheol (82' Choi Hyo-Jin), Lee Jung-Soo, Hwang Jae-Won, Kim ...


Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.

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.

Gyeonghuigung

Gyeonghui Palace was a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty. In the latter Joseon period, Gyeonghuigung served as the secondary palace for the king, and as it was situated on the west side of Seoul, it was also called Seogwol (a palace of the west). The Secondary palace is usually the palace where the King moves to in times of emergency.

Located at 37.5714, 126.968 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Palaces in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, History of Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Dongnimmun Station

Dongnimmun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. It is named after the nearby Independence Gate.

Located at 37.5745, 126.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seodaemun District

Seodaemun Station

Seodaemun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5. It is named after one of the four great gates of the circular wall surrounding ancient Seoul.

Located at 37.5658, 126.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1996

Seodaemun Prison

Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed beginning in 1907. The prison was opened on October 21, 1908, under the name Gyeongseong Gamok. Its name was changed to Seodaemun Prison in 1923. The prison was used during the Colonial period to house anti-colonial activists, and could accommodate around 500 people.

Located at 37.5744, 126.957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seodaemun District, Prison museums, Prisons in South Korea, Museums in Seoul, Korea under Japanese rule, Historic Sites of South Korea, Government buildings completed in 1908, History museums in South Korea

Independence Gate

The Independence Gate(독립문;獨立門) is a memorial gate located in Seoul, South Korea. The gate was built following the first Sino-Japanese war to inspire a spirit of independence away from previous Korean arrangement as a Chinese tributary state. design of Seo Jae-pil. The Independence Gate was built to replace the Yeongeunmun Gate(영은문;迎恩門). , which was a symbol of diplomatic relations between Korea and Qing Dynasty. To raise funds for the building, the Independence Club collected contributions.

Located at 37.5723, 126.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Seodaemun District, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Joseon Dynasty, Korean Empire, Seo Jae-pil, Yun Chi-ho, Buildings and structures completed in 1897, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul

Yeongeunmun

The Yeongeunmun (literally "welcoming gate for obligation") was a historical gate located in present Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, in the northwestern part of Seoul, South Korea. It was built in front of Mohwagwan during the Joseon Dynasty where envoys dispatched from Ming and Qing China were received as diplomatic guests.

Located at 37.5723, 126.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Joseon Dynasty, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Seo Jae-pil, Demolished buildings and structures, History of Seoul

Chungjeongno Station

Chungjeongno Station is a subway station on Seoul Subway Line 2 and Seoul Subway Line 5. It is located in Seodaemun-gu, which is a district in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.56, 126.964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1984, Seodaemun District

Gyeongbokgung Station

Gyeongbokgung station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. Gyeongbokgung station is the subway station nearest to the Gyeongbok Palace or (Gyeongbokgung). The station is also near the Central Government Complex and the National Police Agency of South Korea. There are other administrative buildings in the neighborhood.

Located at 37.5758, 126.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Seoul Museum of History

Seoul Museum of History is a history museum located in Sinmunno 1 ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul was the capital of the Joseon Dynasty, and the Museum depicts the evolution from its prehistoric period to the city it is today. It illustrate the history Seoul and host’s special exhibitions, such as Panoramic Prague.

Located at 37.5705, 126.971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Museums in Seoul, History museums in South Korea

Yongsan bombing

The Yongsan bombing by the United States Air Force took place during the North Korean offensive of the Korean War and included a destructive bombing raid in Seoul. About 50 B-29s with the U.S. Fifth Air Force bombed Yongsan, Seoul on 16 July 1950. The B-29s dropped bombs on the switch yard and arsenal behind the Yongsan Station to slow down the North Korean Army advance; however, some of the bombs missed the targets and hit civilian facilities.

Located at 37.5667, 126.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mass murder in 1950, Strategic bombing operations and battles, History of Seoul, Military operations of the Korean War, Massacres in South Korea, Korea–United States relations, Korean War crimes, 1950 in South Korea

Seodaemun Independence Park

Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원) is an educational and cultural park located in Hyunjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The park contains various monuments and buildings, most notably the Seodaemun Prison Museum. The park receives nearly half a million visitors annually.

Located at 37.5736, 126.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Seodaemun District, Parks in Seoul

Donuimun

Donuimun (Hangul 돈의문, Hanja 敦義門; also known as West Gate) was 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’s historical location is also known as Seodaemun (서대문, “West Big Gate”).

Located at 37.5682, 126.969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul

capture of the webcam Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeong-dong (source)

capture of the webcam Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams

Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams, Tohwai-dong (source)

capture of the webcam Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower

Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul (source)

Webcams provided by webcam.travel are under the copyright of their owners.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
교남동, Kyonam-dong