Myeongdong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 명동 |
| • Hanja | 明洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Myeong-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Myŏng-dong |
.jpg) Myeongdong (2020) | |
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| City | Seoul |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 3,320 |
| • Density | 3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi) |
Myeong-dong[a] (Korean: 명동; lit. 'bright neighborhood') is a dong (neighborhood) in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea between Chungmu-ro, Eulji-ro, and Namdaemun-ro. Myeongdong is known for being one of Seoul's main shopping, parade route, and tourism districts.[1] In 2023, it was listed as the ninth most expensive shopping street in the world.[2] The area is known for its two historically significant sites, namely the Myeongdong Cathedral and the Myeongdong Theater. Performances at Myeongdong Nanta Theater are popular.[3]
Myeongdong covers 0.99 km² with a population of 3,409.[citation needed]
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- ^ 유래 및 연혁 | 서울 중구 소공동 주민센터. Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-05-26. Jung-gu Office, Retrieved 2010-05-26 (Korean)
- ^ "New York's Fifth Avenue Retains its Top Ranking as the World's Most Expensive Retail Destination". 20 November 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Myeongdong Catholic Cathedral Archdiocese of Seoul". Myeongdong Catholic Cathedral Archdiocese of Seoul. Archived from the original on 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2018-06-15.