Neighbourhoods of Seoul Neighbourhoods of Seoul Gangnam-gu (hangul:강남구; hanja: 江南區, sometimes spelt Kangnam-gu) is one of the 25 gu (wards) which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the southeast of the city. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gangnam-gu"
Haebangchon is a 'dong' of YongSan-Gu, in Seoul, Korea. It is home to a large population of ex-patriots. ...more on Wikipedia about "Haebangchon"
The Insadong is a district of the South Korean city of Seoul. The main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district. ...more on Wikipedia about "Insadong"
Itaewon is a neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 6. It is home to about 22,000 people, but a vastly larger number visit the commercial district daily. Often called the "American Ghetto" of Seoul by Koreans, Itaewon is thick with people of various nationalities, as well as large numbers of US military personnel from the nearby Yongsan Garrison. Due to the area's unusual diversity, Itaewon is home to restaurants serving cuisine from many parts of the world, including India, Thailand, and Mexico, cuisines which are not common in Korea. The Seoul Central Mosque is also located in Itaewon. ...more on Wikipedia about "Itaewon"
Sungnyemun is located in the heart of Seoul and is an area with a mix of old and new. There is the historic city gate, used to protect the city from Korean tigers, which have long been gone from the area. Sungnyemun is also called Namdaemun, literally "the southern gate," because it was the southern gate of the original walls surrounding Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty. Currently, Sungnyemun serves as a gateway to Namdaemun market, a traditional twenty-four hour market that has been operating for centuries. The area is also home to several shopping malls. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sungnyemun"
Yongsan-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. It sits to the North of the Han River under the shadow of Seoul Tower.It is home to roughly 250,000 people, and is divided into 20 "dongs" or districts. Notable locations in Yongsan-gu include Yongsan Station, the Yongsan Electronics Market, and the Itaewon commercial district. ...more on Wikipedia about "Yongsan-gu"
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