Samcheong-dong
Samcheong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It lies north of Jongno and east of Gyeongbokgung. 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.
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) | |
| • Total | 5,374 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
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