Sangwŏlgok-tong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.606 and 127.047 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 36' 22" and E 127° 2' 50"
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: 08:58 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:19 am and 7:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Discover Sangwŏlgok-tong

Sangwŏlgok-tong in Seoul is a place in South Korea a little north-east of Seoul, the country's capital city.

Current time in Sangwŏlgok-tong is now 08:58 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Sangwŏlgok-tong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 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 encountered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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, 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: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

26°C (79 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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


Pacific Hotel MyungDong

Address
4,0 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


Grand Ambassador Seoul associated Pullman

Address
4,0 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


BEST WESTERN Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun

Address
1,9 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


BEST WESTERN PREMIER HTL KUKDO

Address
3,9 mi
310 ULJIRO 4 GA JUNG GU
100 849 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KY Heritage Hotel Dongdaemun

Address
3,6 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


IBC

Address
2,6 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


MayPlace Hotel Dongdamun

Address
3,4 mi
179, Yulgok-ro
03081 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Benikea Premier Hotel Dongdaemun 베니키아 프리미어 호텔 동대문

Address
2,8 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


GLOBAL INN SEOUL DONGDAEMUN CITYDAYS INN

Address
3,1 mi
12, Jong-ro 48-gil
03119 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


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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 1 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

Daejin University

Daejin University is a private university in Pocheon City, Gyeonggi province of South Korea. About 200 instructors are employed. The current president is Chung, Tae Soo, who has served since the university's founding. The university operates Daejin University China Campus, a study abroad program based at the campuses of two universities in the People's Republic of China: Soochow University in Suzhou, and Harbin Normal University in Harbin.

Located at 37.5892, 127.032 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in Gyeonggi Province

Miasamgeori Station

Miasamgeori Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. Its name means "three-way junction in Mia-dong. " It is located in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.6132, 127.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Kwangwoon University

Kwangwoon University (also known as Kwang-Woon or KW) is a private research university in Seoul (Wolgye Dong, Nowon Gu), South Korea. Kwangwoon University has been recognized for Its academical reputation in engineering and IT fields. In particular, Kwangwoon's College of Electronics & Information Engineering is one of the best Electronics & Information Engineering schools in Korea.

Located at 37.6201, 127.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Seoul

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Dongdaemun District, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1974

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dongdaemun District, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1980

Korea University Station

Korea University Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. This station is located in front of the main entrance of Korea University. One of the exits is connected directly to the campus. City of Seoul has a plan to develop campus town in front of main entrance of Korea University. Furthermore,new commercial districts will be constructed between Korea University Station and Anam Station. This district is expected to be a fresh and active campus town.

Located at 37.5906, 127.036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seongbuk District, Railway stations opened in 2000

Kwangwoon University Station

Kwangwoon University Station is a train station on the Gyeongwon Line in Seoul, South Korea operated by Korail. It is served by Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system, being one of the original termini of Line 1 along with Incheon Station and Suwon Station when Line 1 opened in 1974. Seongbuk Depot, one of the 5 depots of Line 1, is located nearby.

Located at 37.6231, 127.061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1939

Wolgok Station

Wolgok Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 6 located in Hawolgok-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Its station subname is Dongduk Women's University, as it is within the vicinity of Dongduk Women's University.

Located at 37.6019, 127.042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seongbuk District

Sangwolgok Station

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

Located at 37.6064, 127.048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seongbuk District, Railway stations in South Korea

Dolgoji Station

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

Located at 37.6106, 127.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seongbuk District

Korea University Museum

Korea University Museum (고려대학교박물관), commonly called The University Museum, is a history, archaeology, and art museum that is part of the Korea University in Seoul, South Korea

Located at 37.5893, 127.035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Korea University, Museums in Seoul, University museums in South Korea, Museums established in 1934, Archaeological museums, History museums in South Korea, Art museums and galleries in South Korea


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