Samcheong-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 삼청동 |
• Hanja | 三 淸 洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Samcheong dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Samch'ong tong |
Country | South Korea |
Area | |
• Total | 1.49 km2 (0.58 sq mi) |
Population (2001)
[1] | |
• Total | 5,374 |
• Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
Samcheong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in 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.