Tongsomun-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.592 and 127.009 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 35' 29" and E 127° 0' 33"
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: 05:00 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 7:18 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 Tongsomun-dong

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

Current time in Tongsomun-dong is now 05:00 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Tongsomun-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 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 3 mi (or 5 km), South-West. 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, 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 / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 18%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 22% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Pacific Hotel MyungDong

Address
2,0 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


ORAKAI INSADONG SUITES

Address
1,8 mi
18 INSADONG 4 GIL JONGNOGU
03163 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

Address
1,4 mi
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu
03198 Jongno-gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


Chiwoonjung Hanok Boutique Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
41, Bukchon-ro 11ga-gil
03052 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 19:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 13:00


BEST WESTERN Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun

Address
0,4 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


MayPlace Hotel Dongdamun

Address
1,2 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


Lotte Hotel L7 Myeongdong

Address
2,0 mi
137 Toegye-ro
04537 Jung-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BEST WESTERN PREMIER HTL KUKDO

Address
1,9 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
1,9 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


HOTEL PJ MYEONGDONG 호텔 피제이 명동

Address
2,0 mi
71, Mareunnae-ro
04548 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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Published: September 27, 2009
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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.

Korea under Japanese rule

Korea under Imperial Japanese rule refers to the culmination of a process begun in 1876 whereby a complex coalition of Meiji Government officials, Business officials and Military officials sought to subjugate Korea both politically and economically as a "protectorate" after the fashion of International Law at the time.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1946 disestablishments, Anti-Japanese sentiment in Korea, Former countries in East Asia, Japan–Korea relations, Korea under Japanese rule, States and territories established in 1910

Sungkyunkwan University

Sungkyunkwan University was founded in 1398 as the highest national educational institute in the early years of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. As the oldest university in East Asia, it has fostered leaders of Korean society for over 600 years. Now Sungkyunkwan University (also known as SKKU or simply Seongdae) is a private university in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea.

Located at 37.5871, 126.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sungkyunkwan University, Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration, Educational institutions established in 1946

First Republic of South Korea

The First Republic of South Korea was South Korea's first independent government, ruling the country from 1948 to 1960. It succeeded USAMGIK, the United States military government, which ruled the area from 1945 to 1948. The First Republic was established on August 15, 1948, with Syngman Rhee as the first president. Like subsequent governments, it claimed sovereignty over the entire Korean peninsula, although it only had power over the area south of the 38th parallel.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Republic of South Korea, History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Second Republic of South Korea

The Second Republic of South Korea was the government of South Korea for eight months in 1960 and 1961. It succeeded the First Republic, but was followed by a military government under the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Third Republic of South Korea

The Third Republic of South Korea was the government of South Korea from 1963 to 1972. It was presented as a return to civilian rule after a period of rule by the military junta known as the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction which had overthrown the Second Republic of South Korea in 1961. However, throughout this period the presidency was held by Park Chung-hee, who had also been an influential member of the junta.

Located at 37.5833, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of South Korea, 20th century in South Korea

Hyehwa Station

Hyehwa Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is located in the center of the area commonly known as Daehangno, and much of the ridership of this station comes from the nightlife scene. The Seoul National University Hospital and School of Medicine is located to the southwest.

Located at 37.5823, 127.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Gansong Art Museum

Gansong Art Museum is the first modern private museum of Korea and was founded by Jeon Hyeongpil (전형필 全鎣弼) in 1938. The museum was named after the pen name of the founder, Gansong (간송 澗松). The aim of the foundation was to prevent Japanese removal of Korean cultural properties, during the Japanese occupation. At times, numerous Korean cultural properties were taken to Japan, such as Goryeo porcelains, statues of Buddha made in Silla kingdom, documents and books made in Joseon dynasty.

Located at 37.5942, 126.997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gansong Art Museum, 1938 establishments in South Korea, Art museums established in 1938

Hansung University Station

Hansung University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is also called Samseongyo Station. The university with the same name is about a half-mile away from this station. The Holy Spirit Campus of the Catholic University of Korea is located closer, to the southwest.

Located at 37.5884, 127.006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Sungshin Women's University Station

Sungshin Women's University Station is a station on the Line 4 of the Seoul Subway. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Sungshin Women's University. A light rail line (currently under construction) linking Ui-dong in northern Seoul and Sinseol-dong will transfer with Line 4 at this station in the future. The Ui LRT is scheduled to open in 2014.

Located at 37.5926, 127.016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Changsin Station

Changsin Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. This station is actually much closer to Hansung University than the Line 4 station named after it. This station may, in the future, become transferable with the Sin Ansan Line.

Located at 37.5794, 127.015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Jongno District, Railway stations opened in 2000

Bomun Station

Bomun Station is a railway station on Seoul Subway Line 6. It will become a transfer station with Ui LRT in 2014.

Located at 37.5856, 127.02 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seongbuk District

Hyehwamun

Hyehwamun (Hangul 혜화문, Hanja 惠化門; also known as Northeast Gate) is 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 is also known as Dongsomun (동소문, “East Small Gate”).

Located at 37.5879, 127.004 (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 Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower

Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul (source)

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