Yongsan-dong
in Seoul, South Korea
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Gimpo International Airport (11 mi) - Suwon Airport (21 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (30 mi)
- A-306 Airport (46 mi)
- Wonju Airport (54 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (64 mi)
- Yecheon Airport (98 mi)
- Jeon Ju Airport (115 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 0 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 0 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 12 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 19 mi)
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Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 40 mi) - Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 84 mi)
- Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (Unesco heritage, 109 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 125 mi)
- Eorini-dongmurwon (zoo, (8 mi)
- Seouldaegongwon-dongmurwon (zoo, (9 mi)
- Everland (amusement park, (22 mi)
- Tongiljeonmangdae (observation point, (23 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 37.544 and 126.984 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 37° 32' 40" and E 126° 59' 1"
- 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: 10:39 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:25 am and 7:31 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 Yongsan-dong
Yongsan-dong in Seoul is a city located in South Korea a little south of Seoul, the country's capital town.
Current time in Yongsan-dong is now 10:39 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Yongsan-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 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 0 mi (or 1 km), North. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Suwon, Bupyeong and Onam. 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 | 15°C / 58 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
| Night Temperature | 14°C / 58 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 19% |
| Air Humidity | 56% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 66% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Sunday, 12th of May 2024
20°C (68 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Monday, 13th of May 2024
20°C (69 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Tuesday, 14th of May 2024
22°C (72 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Millennium Seoul Hilton
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Banyan Tree Club & Spa
THE PLAZA Seoul Autograph Collection
Golden Tulip M Seoul Hotel
Namsan Four Points by Sheraton Seoul
The Grand Hotel Myeongdong
Shinshin Hotel Myeongdong
Fraser Place Namdaemun
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
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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.
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.
N Seoul Tower
The N Seoul Tower, officially the CJ Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. It marks the highest point in Seoul.
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.
Itaewon
Itaewon is a city district, in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 6 via Itaewon, Noksapyeong and Hanganjin stations. About 22,000 people reside in the district and it is a popular area for residents of Seoul, tourists, and U.S. Military personnel in Korea.
Namsan (Seoul)
Namsan (lit. "South Mountain") is a 262 metres peak in the Jung-gu district of south central Seoul, South Korea. Although known as Mount Mongmyeok, or 목멱산, in the past, it is now commonly referred to as Namsan. It offers some hiking, recreation and views of downtown Seoul's skyline. The N Seoul Tower is located on top of Namsan. The mountain and surrounding area is the Namsan Park, a public park maintained by the city government. It is a popular spot for a panoramic view of Seoul.
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.
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.
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.
Global Village Folk Museum
Global Village Folk Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. It is located near Mt. Namsan.
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.
Chōsen Jingū
Chōsen Jingū was a Shinto shrine in Korea from 1925 to 1945, during the period of Japanese rule.
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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:
용산동, Yongsan-dong
