Yongsan
District of Seoul
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.566 and 126.978 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 33' 57" and E 126° 58' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:33 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
10:20 am and 10:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
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Delve into Yongsan

The district Yongsan of Seoul in Seoul is a subburb in South Korea and is a district of the nations capital.

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: Jangheung, Suwon, Bupyeong, Incheon and Gwangtan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

13°C (55 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Golden Tulip M Seoul Hotel

Address
0,3 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


Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan

Address
2,5 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

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


Millennium Seoul Hilton

Address
0,7 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


THE PLAZA Seoul Autograph Collection

Address
0,4 mi
119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu
04525 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Grand Hyatt Seoul

Address
2,1 mi
322, Sowol-ro Yongsan-gu Sales & Marketing
140-738 Hannam -Dong,Yongsan -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES SEOUL

Address
0,5 mi
151 SOONHWA DONG
100130 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Address
2,5 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

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


ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Address
2,5 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

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


Courtyard Seoul Namdaemun

Address
0,3 mi
9 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu
04526 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


DAYS HOTEL SEOUL MYEONGDONG

Address
0,5 mi
107 TOEGYE-RO
100011 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


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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.

Joseon

Joseon (also Chosŏn, Choson, Chosun, Cho-sen), was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo Dynasty in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the Amnok and Duman rivers through the subjugation of the Jurchens.

Located at 37.5333, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
States and territories established in 1392, Korean royalty, House of Yi, Joseon Dynasty, 1910 disestablishments, Former countries in Korean history

Yongsan Garrison

United States Army Garrison Yongsan is located in Seoul, South Korea, and is home to the headquarters for the U.S. military presence in South Korea, known as United States Forces Korea (USFK) and Installation Management Command Pacific Region. The garrison previously served as headquarters for the Imperial Japanese Army from 1910 to 1945. The garrison comprises 2.5 square kilometres is located within Yongsan-gu district of Seoul, Korea's capital.

Located at 37.5333, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
United States military in South Korea, Military facilities of the United States in South Korea, Geography of Seoul, History of Seoul

Seoul Station

Seoul Station is a major railway station in Seoul, South Korea. The station is served by the Gyeongbu Line, its high-speed counterpart and the Gyeongui Line, with frequent high-speed, express, and local services to various points in South Korea.

Located at 37.5532, 126.973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1900, Transport in Seoul, Seoul subway stations

Yongsan Station

Yongsan Station is a major railway station in Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Yongsan District, and adjoins the Yongsan Electronics Market. The station is the terminus for high-speed and long-distance trains on a number of railway lines, including most trains on the Honam Line, its high-speed counterpart, and all trains on the Janghang and Jeolla Lines.

Located at 37.53, 126.965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Railway stations in South Korea, Transport in Seoul, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Railway stations opened in 1905, Seoul subway stations

Seoul Central Mosque

The Seoul Central Mosque opened in 1976 in Itaewon, Seoul. It is located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu. It holds lectures in English, Arabic, and Korean. Friday prayers regularly attract up to 800 worshipers at 1pm, the majority of them being of Arab, Indian, Pakistani or Turkish descent. As the only mosque in Seoul, it has become somewhat of a tourist attraction for Koreans to visit on weekends to hear talks given on Islam.

Located at 37.5427, 126.979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Mosques in South Korea, Religion in Seoul, Places of worship in Seoul

Sookmyung Women's University

Sookmyung Women’s University is a private university in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1906, Sookmyung is Korea’s first royal private educational institution for women. Our country's first national women's private school started with only five women students. Currently 13 thousand plus students are learning to become the higest esteemed women leaders of the 21st century. As its name indicates, Sookmyung is a clear and bright university that has endless potential.

Located at 37.5454, 126.965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Universities and colleges in Seoul, Women's universities and colleges in South Korea, Private universities and colleges in South Korea, Educational institutions established in 1906

Sinyongsan Station

Sinyongsan Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. Although not connected to this station by a transfer passageway, Yongsan Station on Line 1 is a short walk away from exits 3 and 4. The southwestern section of Yongsan Garrison can be accessed easily from this station. This station is located in Hangangno-2-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5291, 126.968 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Yongsan District

War Memorial of Korea

War Memorial of Korea is located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the Military history of Korea. The memorial building has six indoor exhibition rooms and an outdoor exhibition centre displaying over 13,000 war memorabilia and military equipment.

Located at 37.5365, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Military monuments and memorials, Military and war museums in South Korea, Monuments and memorials in South Korea, Museums in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Korean War memorials and cemeteries, Korean War museums

Hyochang Stadium

Hyochang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 people. It was built in October 1960 for 1960 AFC Asian Cup.

Located at 37.5435, 126.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Sports venues in Seoul, Football venues in South Korea, Athletics (track and field) venues in South Korea, AFC Asian Cup stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Korea

Yongsan Electronics Market

Yongsan Electronics Market is a retail area in Seoul, South Korea. Comprising over 20 buildings, housing 5,000 stores that sell appliances, stereos, computers and peripherals, office equipment, telephones, lighting equipment, electronic games and software, videos and CD's. A variety of electronic components for constructing computers and other items can also be found. Korean-made products generally cost 20% less here than other retail outlets, while imported items can be as much as 50% cheaper.

Located at 37.533, 126.963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Retail markets in Seoul, Electronics districts, Shopping districts and streets in South Korea

Ichon Station

Ichon Station is a station in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on Seoul Subway Line 4 and Jungang Line. This station is the closest to the National Museum of Korea, situated in the interior of Yongsan Family Park. It also serves eastern Ichon-dong, home to the largest Japanese community in South Korea with some 1300 Japanese residents. The Line 4 station is located in Yongsan-dong 5-ga and the Jungang Line station is located in Ichon-dong. In 2018 it will become a transfer station with the Sinbundang Line.

Located at 37.5225, 126.973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Yongsan District, Railway stations opened in 1978

Dragon Hill Lodge

Dragon Hill Lodge is a U.S. Department of Defense - owned hotel in Seoul, South Korea. It is co-located with and is a part of the Yongsan Garrison (which mean "Dragon Mountain" in Korean) military community. The Lodge is an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) resort hotel and serves thousands of guests each year, all of whom are required to be active or retired military, DOD employees, or their family members.

Located at 37.5318, 126.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in South Korea, Armed Forces Recreation Centers, Hotel buildings completed in 1990, Hotels established in 1990, Military facilities of the United States in South Korea

Namyeong Station

Namyeong Station (Station 134) is a ground-level metro station on Seoul Subway Line 1 in Galwol Dong, Yongsan Gu, Seoul, South Korea. Subways of Line 1 move on Gyeongbu Line from this station. The station's sole exit offers access to a range of schools and Yongsan Railway Office. Travel time from Namyeong Station to Incheon on Line 1 is 65 minutes. Though not connected by transfer, Namyeong Station is only a two- to three-minute walk from Sookmyung Women's University Station on Line No. 4.

Located at 37.5406, 126.971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Yongsan District, Railway stations opened in 1974, Railway stations in South Korea

Samgakji Station

Samgakji Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 4 and Line 6. The Seoul War Memorial is a short walk away from exits 11 and 12. This station is on the west end of the Yongsan Garrison. The base is a short walk from exit 13. Although not connected to this station by a transfer passageway, Namyeong Station on Line 1 is a short walk from here. The Samgakji area was made famous in Korea because of a 1967 song by Baeho titled "Return to Samgakji.

Located at 37.5355, 126.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Yongsan District

Gongdeok Station

Gongdeok Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 5 and Line 6 with a connection to AREX that opened late 2011. From late 2012 trains on the Gyeongui Line also stop here, potentially creating a massive public transport hub. Gongdeok Market near Exit 4 of the Station is on the Seoul list of Asia's 10 greatest street food cities for the haemul pajeon.

Located at 37.5431, 126.951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Hyochang Park Station

Hyochang Park Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. It is located very close to Hyochang Station on the Gyeongui Line. It is named after an eponymous park which is most notable for housing the Hyochang Stadium, a small field capable of hosting sports events. The Yongsan District Office is also nearby.

Located at 37.5392, 126.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Noksapyeong Station

Noksapyeong Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. It is located on the eastern end of the Yongsan Garrison, and the western end of Itaewon. It is the main station servicing the Haebangchon and Hoenamu-gil communities, which are known for having significant foreign populations. This station has low ridership due to its location, but is noted for its impressive interior design.

Located at 37.5347, 126.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 2000

Sookmyung Women's University Station

Sookmyung Women's University Station is subway station 427, on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is located in front of the main entrance of the Sookmyung Women's University. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood of the subway station. Though not connected by transfer, Sookmyung Women's University Station is only a two- to three-minute walk from Namyeong Station on Line No. 1.

Located at 37.5446, 126.972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Yongsan District, Railway stations opened in 1985

Kim Koo Museum

The Kim Koo Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea which opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate the life and thoughts of Kim Koo, Korean independence activist against Japanese occupation of Korea. This museum and library is located within Hyochang Park (효창공원) in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5431, 126.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Yongsan District, Museums in Seoul, Biographical museums in South Korea, Museums established in 2002

Operation Killer

Operation Killer was the start of the second major counter offensive launched by United Nations forces against the People's Volunteer Army and the North Korean Army during the Korean War between 20 February and 6 March 1951. The offensive was formulated by General Matthew Ridgway with the goal of annihilating enemy forces below the Arizona Line and was immediately followed by Operation Ripper.

Located at 37.5433, 126.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1951, 1951 in Korea, Military operations of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving Australia, Battles of the Korean War involving Canada, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States

I'Park Mall

I'Park Mall(아이파크몰) is a large shopping mall in Yongsan Station, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The shopping center consists of I'Park Department Store; E-Mart Yongsan Store, a hypermarket owned by Shinsegae; CGV IMAX Yongsan, a large cinema with 11 screens; a shopping center for digital goods; e-Sports stadium, a stadium for computer games; many restaurants and clothing shops; and so on.

Located at 37.53, 126.965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping malls in South Korea, Department stores of South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul

Sunrin Internet High School

Sunrin Internet High School is an information technology-oriented vocational school in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5425, 126.966 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Seoul, Vocational education in South Korea

Wonhyo Bridge

The Wonhyo Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Yongsan-gu and Yeongdeungpo-gu. The bridge was completed in 1981. It was the 13th to be built on the Han River.

Located at 37.5272, 126.946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1981

Hangang Bridge

The Hangang Bridge, literally Han River bridge, crosses the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It connects the districts of Yongsan-gu to the north and Dongjak-gu to the south, and crosses over the artificial island of Nodeulseom. The bridge carries eight lanes of traffic, as well as tracks for the Line 1 and Line 9 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway.

Located at 37.5159, 126.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1935

Hyochang Park

Hyochang Park is a park in Seoul, South Korea. It was originally the cemetery of royal noble consort Ui of the Seong clan, her only son (and King Jeongjo's first son) Crown Prince Munhyo, and of the Sugeui Park clan, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The Japanese Empire developed Hyochangwon into a park in 1924 and the Japanese Governor-General assigned Hyochangwon park status in 1940.

Located at 37.5454, 126.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Seoul

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

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

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Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sin’gye-dong, Yongsan, Ryūzan, Ryūsan, Ryong-san, 용산