Wŏlgye-dong
in Seoul, South Korea
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Gimpo International Airport (10 mi) - Suwon Airport (25 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (30 mi)
- A-306 Airport (45 mi)
- Wonju Airport (56 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (68 mi)
- Sokcho Airport (97 mi)
- Yecheon Airport (102 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 4 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 4 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 14 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 23 mi)
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Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 36 mi) - Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 86 mi)
- Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 113 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 121 mi)
- Eorini-dongmurwon (zoo, (12 mi)
- Seouldaegongwon-dongmurwon (zoo, (12 mi)
- Everland (amusement park, (26 mi)
- Tongiljeonmangdae (observation point, (20 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 37.600 and 126.967 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 37° 35' 59" and E 126° 58' 0"
- 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: 02:12 PM (Tuesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:37 am and 7:21 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Discover Wŏlgye-dong
Wŏlgye-dong in Seoul is a town in South Korea a little north of Seoul, the country's capital city.
Current time in Wŏlgye-dong is now 02:12 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Wŏlgye-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 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 4 mi (or 6 km), South. We discovered 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Gwangtan, Gwangjeok and Jinjeop. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F
| Morning Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 22°C / 71 °F |
| Night Temperature | 19°C / 66 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 36% |
| Air Pressure | 1006 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
20°C (69 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
23°C (73 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Friday, 3rd of May 2024
24°C (76 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Chiwoonjung Hanok Boutique Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
ORAKAI INSADONG SUITES
The Westin Chosun Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Grand Hilton Seoul
President
Shinshin Hotel Myeongdong
Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong
LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
Videos from this area
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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.
Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace -- is a royal palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. First constructed in 1395, later burned and abandoned for almost three centuries, and then reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The name means "Palace" [Gung Gung] "Greatly Blessed by Heaven" [Gyeongbok Gyeongbok].
Blue House
The Blue House (Korean: 청와대 Cheong Wa Dae) is the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state, the President of the Republic of Korea and located in the capital city of Seoul. The Korean name literally translates to "pavilion of blue tiles. " The Blue House is in fact a complex of buildings, built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern elements.
Total Museum of Contemporary Art
The Total Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA) is a non-profit museum in Seoul, South Korea. The museum, previously named the Total Outdoor Museum, was the first private art institute in South Korea.
Whanki Museum
The Whanki Museum is a private art museum located in Jongno-gu, in central Seoul, South Korea. It was established by the Whanki Foundation mainly to exhibit and commemorate the art world of Whanki Kim, a representative abstract painter in Korean art history. The museum was first planned in 1988 in Buam-dong, located close to Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, which Kim Whanki had many attachments to. The atmosphere and environment of the two places have much in common.
World Jewellery Museum
The World Jewellery Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Now it is used as a traditional culture center and hanok restaurant, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty.
Sukjeongmun
Sukjeongmun (Hangul 숙정문, Hanja 肅靖門; also known as North Gate) is one of the 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 Bukdaemun (북대문, “North Big Gate”).
Changuimun
Changuimun (Hangul 창의문, Hanja 彰義門; also known as Northwest 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 Buksosomun (북소문, “North Small Gate”), and Jahamun (자하문).
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Wŏlgye-dong.
Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeong-dong (source)
Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul (source)
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Wŏlge-dong, Wŏlgye-dong
