Samcheong-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 삼청동 |
• Hanja | 三淸洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Samcheong-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Samch'ŏng-dong |
Coordinates: 22°40′59.84″N 120°29′16.74″E / 22.6832889°N 120.4879833°E | |
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 (Korean: 삼청동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Jongno District, 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.