Apgujeong-dong

Apgujeong-dong

Apgujeong, Seoul
Korean name
Hangul 압구정동
Hanja 狎鷗亭洞
Revised Romanization Apgujeong-dong
McCune–Reischauer Apkujǒng-tong
Statistics
Area 2.53 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population (2001) 33,036 [1]
Population density 13,058/km2 (33,820.1/sq mi)

Apgujeong-dong is a residential, fashion and shopping district in the Gangnam district of Seoul. The dong originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myeong-hoe (Hangul:한명회 Hanja:韓明會 1415 - 1487), a high-ranking government officer during the Joseon dynasty.[1] It currently contains many upscale department stores, shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.

The area is served by Apgujeong Station and Sinsa Station on the Seoul Subway Line 3.

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  1. ^ a b "압구정동 (Apgujeong-dong 狎鷗亭洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=732235&contentno=732235. Retrieved 2008-04-16. 

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