Hongdae (area)

Hongdae
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul홍대
 • Hanja
 • Revised RomanizationHongdae
 • McCune–ReischauerHongdae
Hongdae Street
Hongdae Street
Hongdae is located in Seoul
Hongdae
Hongdae
Coordinates: 37°33′19″N 126°55′24″E / 37.55528°N 126.92333°E / 37.55528; 126.92333
CountrySouth Korea
CitySeoul
DistrictMapo District

Hongdae (Korean홍대) is a neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea near Hongik University ("Hongik Daehakgyo" in Korean), after which it is named.[1] It is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, cafés and entertainment. The area is located in Mapo District in the western end of Seoul, stretching from Seogyo-dong, Hapjeong-dong & Seogang-dong.

  1. ^ 풀지 않고 쌓기만 홍대 재단적립금…학생들 불만 폭발. heraldk.com. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2023.