Is Gangnam a City or District? One of Seoul's 25 Gu
Gangnam is not a city. Gangnam District (Gangnam-gu) is one of Seoul's 25 districts.
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Where Do Locals Shop in Seoul for Clothes? Skip Myeongdong
Seoul locals rarely shop in Myeongdong, which is packed with tourists. For clothes, Dongdaemun can't be beaten on price and choice.
Seongsu-dong: Seoul's Brooklyn, 20 Minutes from Myeongdong
Seongsu-dong is a Seongdong-gu neighborhood just east of central Seoul on the north bank of the Han River.
Changdeokgung Palace Tickets: Do You Need to Book Huwon?
Changdeokgung Palace tickets are 3,000 won for the main palace grounds.
Hallasan, Korea's Highest Peak at 1,947 m, and Its Rivals
Hallasan, at the center of Jeju-do, is Korea's highest mountain at 1,947 m.
Gyeongbokgung Palace History: Why Changdeokgung Took Over
Gyeongbokgung, the first Joseon royal palace (1395), burned down completely in the 1592 Imjin War.
Myeongdong Street Seoul: What It's Famous For, Day or Night
Myeongdong Street Seoul is a roughly 1 km pedestrian-friendly shopping street in Jung-gu.
How Many Cities in South Korea? It Starts With 17 Units
South Korea has 17 top-level local governments. Below them, addresses and maps use si (city), gun (county), gu (district) and dong (neighborhood) levels.
Biggest Cities in Korea by Population: Seoul and Busan
Seoul is South Korea's biggest city. Busan is second, followed by Incheon in third and Daegu in fourth.