Hyehwa-dong
| Hyehwa-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 혜화동 |
| • Hanja | 惠化洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hyehwa dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Hyehwa tong |
|
Ginkgos planted in Seonggyungwan | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,012 |
| • Density | 17,000/km2 (43,000/sq mi) |
Hyehwa-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Hyehwa-dong is a vibrant neighborhood, with colorful nightlife and walking streets that are closed off to traffic in the evenings. The area has coffee shops, restaurants, basketball courts with numerous food choices including an American style diner similar to Johnny Rockets (Platters), and is a large theater district. It is adjacent to the Seoul National University Hospital, with many young people near this neighborhood.
Attractions
- PMC Daehangno Jayu Theater - musical Polaroid were played from 3 to 24 August 2008, starring Andy of Shinhwa and former Miss Korea Honey Lee.[3]
Education
Lycée International Xavier was located in this dong. It moved to Gugi-dong in May 2005.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "혜화동 (Hyehwa-dong 惠化洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ↑ "Origin of Hyehwa-dong's name" (in Korean). Jongno-gu official site. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ↑ "Musicals: Polaroid" Korea Herald. 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2012-04-10
- ↑ "School History" (Archive). Lycée International Xavier. Retrieved on May 22, 2014.
- "종로구 (Jongno-gu 鍾路區)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- "Chronicle of Beopjeong-dong and Haengjeong-dong" (in Korean). Guro-gu Official website.
- "Mapo Information". The chart of Beopjeong-dong assigned by Haengjeong-dong (행정동별 관할 법정동 일람표) (in Korean). Mapo-gu Official website.
External links
- Jongno-gu Official site in English
- (Korean) Jongno-gu Official site
- (Korean) Status quo of Jongno-gu by administrative dong
- (Korean) Hyehwa-dong Resident office
- (Korean) Origin of Hyehwa-dong name
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Coordinates: 37°35′N 127°00′E / 37.583°N 127.000°E
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