Mugyo-dong
District of Seoul
Seoul - South Korea

Deoksugung

Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by various Korean royalties until the colonial period around the turn of the 20th century. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. The buildings are of varying construction, including some of natural cryptomeria wood), painted wood, and stucco. Some buildings were built in Western style.

Located at 37.5662, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Namdaemun

Namdaemun, officially known as the Sungnyemun (literally Gate of Exalted Ceremonies), is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is located in Jung-gu between Seoul Station and Seoul City Plaza, with the historic 24-hour Namdaemun market is next to the gate. The gate, dating back to the 14th century, is a historic pagoda-style gateway, and is designated as the first National Treasure of South Korea.

Located at 37.56, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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City Hall Station (Seoul)

City Hall Station is a station on Seoul Subway lines 1 and 2. As its name suggests, Seoul City Hall is located right next to the station. Deoksugung, a historic palace of the Joseon dynasty, is on the other side of the boulevard named Taepyeongno.

Located at 37.5647, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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Gwanghwamun Station

Gwanghwamun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5 in South Korea. It is not the closest subway station to the actual gate of Gwanghwamun, for which it is named. It is located next to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. This station boasts the most traffic of all Line 5 stations.

Located at 37.5716, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Myeongdong Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception also known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is a prominent Latin-rite Roman Catholic church located in the Myeongdong neighborhood of Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul, Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, the highest Catholic prelate in the country.

Located at 37.5669, 126.976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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Joseon Dynasty, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Seo Jae-pil, Demolished buildings and structures, History of Seoul

Jung District, Seoul

Jung District (Jung-gu), literally meaning Central District, is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and as its name implies, is the historical center of the city.

Located at 37.5559, 126.97 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jung District, 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.
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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.
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2008 Namdaemun fire

The 2008 Namdaemun fire, a fire set by Korean arsonist Chae Jong-gi, severely damaged the Namdaemun, one of the most historically significant gates in Seoul, South Korea, and the first of Korea's National Treasures, on February 10, 2008.

Located at 37.5597, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Seoul City Hall

Seoul City Hall is a governmental building for the Seoul Metropolitan Government in South Korea, in charge of the administrative affairs of Seoul. It is located in Taepyeongno, Jung-gu, the heart of Seoul. It's located next to City Hall Station (Seoul) on Seoul Subway Line 1. In front of the city hall is Seoul Plaza.

Located at 37.5664, 126.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Seoul, Government of Seoul, Destroyed landmarks, Seats of local government

Ilmin Museum of Art

Ilmin Museum of Art is a private art museum of South Korea, located on Sejongno street in Jongno-gu, a central district of Seoul, known for exhibiting mainly Korean art. The museum was established and run by the Ilmin Cultural Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1994 in memory of Kim Sang-man, former president of Dong-A Ilbo, one of the major newspaper companies of South Korea. Kim devoted his entire life to developing Korean journalism and promoting Korean culture.

Located at 37.5699, 126.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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Seoul Museum of Art

The Seoul Museum of Art is an art museum operated by Seoul City Council and located in central of Seoul, South Korea. It was opened in the Gyeonghuigung Palace area, a royal palace of Joseon dynasty, with six exhibition rooms and an outdoor sculpture park. However, in 2002 a larger main branch was opened behind Deoksugung Palace, replacing the Gyeonguigung Branch as the main branch.

Located at 37.5641, 126.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Seoul Plaza

Seoul Plaza is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was reopened on May 1, 2004, by Seoul Metropolitan Government with the purpose of providing the public an open space. It is part of the City's plans for environmentally friendly renovation projects such as the Cheonggye Stream and Gwanghwamun Plaza.

Located at 37.5656, 126.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Third Battle of Seoul

The Third Battle of Seoul, also known as the Chinese New Year's Offensive, the January–Fourth Retreat or the Third Phase Campaign Western Sector (Chinese: 第三次战役西线; pinyin: Dì Sān Cì Zhàn Yì Xī Xiàn), was a battle of the Korean War, which took place from December 31, 1950 to January 7, 1951 around the South Korean capital of Seoul.

Located at 37.5689, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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Climate of Seoul

The climate of Seoul features either a humid subtropical or a humid continental climate (depending on whether the 0 °C or -3 °C isotherm is used), see. Seoul is classed as having a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but temperature differences between the hottest part of summer and the depths of winter are extreme. In summer the influence of the North Pacific high-pressure system brings hot, humid weather with temperatures soaring as high as 35 °C (95 °F) on occasion.

Located at 37.5689, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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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 1 miles away.
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Souimun

Souimun (Hangul \t소의문, Hanja 昭義門; also known as Southwest 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 was also known as Seosomun (서소문, “West Small Gate”). The gate no longer exists, and there is a marker placed roughly where the gate once stood.

Located at 37.5624, 126.972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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