Samcheong-dong

Samcheong-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul삼청동
 • Hanja三淸洞
 • Revised RomanizationSamcheong-dong
 • McCune–ReischauerSamch'ŏng-dong
Interactive map of Samcheong-dong
Coordinates: 37°35′6.3″N 126°58′49.3″E / 37.585083°N 126.980361°E / 37.585083; 126.980361
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total
1.49 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total
5,374
 • Density3,610/km2 (9,340/sq mi)

Samcheong-dong (Korean: 삼청동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It lies north of Jongno and east of Gyeongbokgung.[1][2] This hilly neighborhood is characterized by numerous small art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Visitors to the area can see restored hanok, Korean traditional-style houses. The Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea is located here. It is also home to several foreign government offices including the Vietnamese consulate.

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References

  1. ^ a b 삼청동 (Samcheong-dong 三淸洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ^ "Origin of Samcheong-dong's name" (in Korean). Jongno District official site. Retrieved 2008-04-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)


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