"Residents of this area are regarded as very affluent by South Koreans. Gangnam (Seoul) Gangnam or Gangnam three Districts is the area of three ""gu"" (local government wards) in Seoul, South Korea, individually known as Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu and Songpa-gu and often collectively referred to as ""Gangnam"". Gangnam is strictly a Sino-Korean place name meaning ""south of the river"". These districts are known for their expensive real estate. Media reports frequently refer to this area when they cover stories about real estate. The area has been developed very quickly in an organized way since the 1970s by the government and is"
"Apgujeong-dong Apgujeong-dong (; ) is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea, where one square meter costs up to $20,000. The ""dong"" originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myung-hoi, a high-ranking government official during the Joseon dynasty. It is an upmarket residential, fashion, shopping, and educational area. The Hanja name translates into ""Seagull Pavilion,"" a reference to his nickname, which itself was a reference and a mark of peace when viewing a group of seagulls flying. One of the main shopping area is"
"heavily concentrated wealth and very high standard of living, which has been compared to cities such as Beverly Hills, California. The most significant indicator is its extremely expensive real estate. Seoul as a whole is already known for its expensive house prices and as of 2011, its average apartment costs approximately US$5,500 per m, but the average price in Gangnam is almost twice as high, roughly US$10,000 per m, which is 3.5 times the nationwide average. As for land value, the mere 40 km land of Gangnam district rivals with the entire land value of the city of Busan, the"
"Bundang-gu Bundang-gu is the largest and most populous district (""gu"") of Seongnam, a major city in the Seoul Capital Area, South Korea. Bundang is one of South Korea's wealthiest and highest developed areas, being the nation's first and largest completely artificial city built in the early 1990s. Many high-rise luxury condos moved in the early 2000s, with a second planned city built in the late 2000s called Pangyo in the same district. Apartment prices are the second highest in Gyeonggi-do after Gwacheon and 10th highest nationwide, higher than many central Seoul districts such as Mapo-gu or Jongno-gu. Apartments around Pangyo"
"in Apgujeong-dong: It is served by Apgujeong Station and Sinsa Station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. There is Bundang Line Apgujeongrodeo Station at east, boundary of Cheongdam-dong Apgujeong-dong Apgujeong-dong (; ) is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea, where one square meter costs up to $20,000. The ""dong"" originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myung-hoi, a high-ranking government official during the Joseon dynasty. It is an upmarket residential, fashion, shopping, and educational area. The Hanja name translates into ""Seagull Pavilion,"" a"
"Gangnam (Seoul) Gangnam or Gangnam three Districts is the area of three ""gu"" (local government wards) in Seoul, South Korea, individually known as Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu and Songpa-gu and often collectively referred to as ""Gangnam"". Gangnam is strictly a Sino-Korean place name meaning ""south of the river"". These districts are known for their expensive real estate. Media reports frequently refer to this area when they cover stories about real estate. The area has been developed very quickly in an organized way since the 1970s by the government and is now home to many companies and a target of real estate investors."
"Suseong District Suseong District (Suseong-gu) is a ""gu"" (district) in southeastern Daegu, South Korea. It is one of the most prosperous and high-density areas of Daegu, and is the site of the city's most extensive hagwon district. The population of this district consists of those who have careers such as doctors, professors, judges and other high valued careers in Korea. Because of this, it is known for expensive housing and schools compared to other districts in Daegu. Suseong-gu shares its eastern border with Gyeongsan city, and looks across the Sincheon stream at Nam-gu and Jung-gu towards the city center. To"
"Umyeon-dong Umyeon-dong is a ""dong"", neighbourhood of Seocho-gu in Seoul, South Korea is part of Gangnam District and a well-known, private neighborhood for the wealthy in southern Seoul. It is a legal dong (법정동) administered under its administrative dong (행정동), Yangjae 1-dong. The first syllable of the name is derived from Umyeonsan, or Mt. Umyeon due to the geographical feature of the area has the mountain. The mountain peak of Umyeon-San is located approximately south of Seoul, and about northeast of Gwanaksan. Satelliteviews.net lists the peak elevation as ""313"", while Google Earth shows the maximum elevation at , within a"
"Yeongdeungpo District Yeongdeungpo District (Yeongdeungpo-gu) is an administrative district in southwest Seoul, South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain, the first two syllables are thought to be from """"yeongdeung"""" (靈登) or ""divine ascent"", a shamanic rite. The third syllable is """"po"""", representing the bank of a river (浦), referring to the district's position on the Han River. The 2006 population was 408,819. The current magistrate is Kim Hyung-Su. There are 22 administrative ""dong"" and 34 legal ""dong"". Yeouido-dong is the largest in area and takes up about 34% of the land. The total area is 24.56 km²"
"Mok-dong Mok-dong is a ward of Yangcheon-gu, located in the west of Seoul, South Korea. Historically an agricultural area known for horse breeding, the ""dong"" was developed as a high-density residential area by the military government ahead of the 1988 Summer Olympics not only to meet growing housing demands in Seoul, but also to fill the void on the way from the airport to the stadiums. Commonly referred to as a 'special education district', the upper middle-class neighbourhood is best known for its abundance of private institutions, or Hagwons, as well as quality public schools. It is also home to"
"Songpa District Songpa-gu is a ""district"" of Seoul, South Korea. Songpa is located at the southeastern part of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Songpa is also the largest population district with 647,000 residents, in Seoul. This had been called Wirye, when it was the first capital of Baekje. Songpa is generally referred to as a part of Greater Gangnam Area along with Gangnam District and Seocho District. Songpa was at the center of 1988 Seoul Olympics, and most of the sporting facilities associated with that event are located within the district. In 2009, Songpa District won the Livcom Awards"
"Cheongdam-dong Cheongdam-dong () is a ward of Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea. The area epitomizes the wealthy lifestyle of Koreans, especially for young professionals who have studied overseas. It is known as an upmarket shopping area, with the main shopping street dubbed 'Cheongdam Fashion Street'. Along with Apgujeong’s Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main Apgujeong-ro, they are seen as fashionable and trendsetting destinations. This area was originally named ""Chungsutgol"" which means clean water valley, for a clean pond that existed here during the Joseon Dynasty. Until Joseon Dynasty and the Japanese"
"bid was successful and the mayoral office is succeeded to Oh Seungrok, also a member of Democratic Party. In April 2013, multiplex cinema CGV Junggye opened in Junggye-dong. school and university in Nowon: Nowon District Nowon District (Nowon-gu) is a residential district of Seoul, South Korea, Located in the northeastern part of the metropolitan city. It has the highest population density in Seoul, with 619,509 people living in the area of 35.44 km². Nowon District (and Seoul) is bordered by the mountains Suraksan and Bukhansan, on the northeast. The Jungnangcheon (or Jungnang Stream) flows through the western part of Nowon."
"populated area. During the 2011 Seoul floods, a landslide on an unstable slope of Mount Umyeon destroyed an apartment row, killing 17 people and may have buried about ten landmines dropped on the mountainsides during the Korean War. Umyeon-dong Umyeon-dong is a ""dong"", neighbourhood of Seocho-gu in Seoul, South Korea is part of Gangnam District and a well-known, private neighborhood for the wealthy in southern Seoul. It is a legal dong (법정동) administered under its administrative dong (행정동), Yangjae 1-dong. The first syllable of the name is derived from Umyeonsan, or Mt. Umyeon due to the geographical feature of the"
"following stations of the Seoul Subway: , 2-dong the southeast, 3-dong Daechi-dong Daechi-dong is an affluent ""neighborhood"" in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Daechi-dong is divided into three different “dongs” which are Daechi 1-dong, 2-dong, and 4-dong. Daechi-dong is predominately considered the residential area of Gangnam. As a result, real estate in the area is highly competitive and expensive compared to other parts of Gangnam. The Yangjaecheon is a stream that runs through the heart of Daechi-dong. The name Daechi-dong came from the Chinese form of Hanti Town which meant a town below a big hill. Daechi-dong had a lot of"
"Daechi-dong Daechi-dong is an affluent ""neighborhood"" in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Daechi-dong is divided into three different “dongs” which are Daechi 1-dong, 2-dong, and 4-dong. Daechi-dong is predominately considered the residential area of Gangnam. As a result, real estate in the area is highly competitive and expensive compared to other parts of Gangnam. The Yangjaecheon is a stream that runs through the heart of Daechi-dong. The name Daechi-dong came from the Chinese form of Hanti Town which meant a town below a big hill. Daechi-dong had a lot of names. Just after the Joseon Dynasty, it was referred to as"
"citizens of Seoul consider the Pyeongchang-dong district in Jongno-gu as one of the wealthiest neighborhoods. The area is lined with two- or three-story houses with a fairytale gable roof, a symbol of upscale homes in Korean society. A hilly road leading to Bukak Park Hotel on Segumjung road, and Pyeongchang-dong (평창동) is on the left, across the Olympia Hotel Seoul. The road is quiet and tranquil. A few cars are parked on the roadsides lined with houses and buildings. Newcomers, as well as those with an aesthetic sense for architecture, can easily feel a distinct atmosphere because of the calmness,"
"into that area, people in Bundang would enjoy better shopping experiences in the near future. Bundang is divided into 21 ""dong"" (동, ""neighborhoods""): Bundang-gu Bundang-gu is the largest and most populous district (""gu"") of Seongnam, a major city in the Seoul Capital Area, South Korea. Bundang is one of South Korea's wealthiest and highest developed areas, being the nation's first and largest completely artificial city built in the early 1990s. Many high-rise luxury condos moved in the early 2000s, with a second planned city built in the late 2000s called Pangyo in the same district. Apartment prices are the second"
"of the namesake Lee. Lee's Parents, after losing Lee in a tragic lethal accident, wanted to commemorate the life of their daughter who enjoyed reading. Since the opening on Lee's anniversary in 2005, the main library now has approximately over 76,000 books. The Korean National Police Agency has its headquarters in Migeun-dong, Seodaemun District. The district covers 17.6 square kilometers, approximately 2.9% of the total area of Seoul. Seodaemun District is populated by middle and upper-income families. Seodaemun District incorporates residential areas and historical areas including Bongwon Temple, Sinchon Railway Station (the oldest train station in Seoul) and Seodaemun Prison"
"Nowon District Nowon District (Nowon-gu) is a residential district of Seoul, South Korea, Located in the northeastern part of the metropolitan city. It has the highest population density in Seoul, with 619,509 people living in the area of 35.44 km². Nowon District (and Seoul) is bordered by the mountains Suraksan and Bukhansan, on the northeast. The Jungnangcheon (or Jungnang Stream) flows through the western part of Nowon. The Gyeongchun and Gyeongwon Lines of Korean National Railroad and the Seoul Metropolitan Subway lines four, six, and seven pass through Nowon District. Nowon District is home to numerous educational institutes such as"
"Seoul Capital Area The Seoul Capital Area (SCA), Sudogwon (, ) or Gyeonggi region () is the metropolitan area of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi-do located in north-west South Korea. It has a population of 25 million (as of 2017) and is ranked as the fifth largest metropolitan area in the world. Its area is about . It forms the cultural, commercial, financial, industrial, and residential center of South Korea. The largest city is Seoul, with a population of approximately 10 million people, followed by Incheon, with 3 million inhabitants. The Capital Area occupies a plain in the Han River valley."
"second largest city in South Korea. Combined with the neighboring districts of Seocho and Songpa, Greater Gangnam Area accounts for almost 10% of land value of the entire country. While Seoul's traditional business centers such as Central District, Jongno District, Yongsan District and Yeongdeungpo District still maintain their leading roles, Gangnam and its neighboring districts have fast become the new core across all areas of business over the last few decades. KOSPI 200 companies based in Gangnam district include KEPCO, GS Group, Hyundai Department Store Group, HITEJinro, Hansol, Hankook Tire, GLOVIS and Korea Zinc Corporation. Besides, POSCO also operates POSCO"
"(2004), making up 4% of Seoul's land. The annual budget is approximately 2 billion won. Yeongdeungpo District has been heavily developed as an office, commercial, and residential district. Yeouido Dong is home to DLI 63 Building, the highest office building in South Korea and currently the 3rd tallest building in the country. The National Assembly Building is located in Yeouido-dong. Other organisations, such as the Financial Union of Korea are also based in Yeongdeungpo. There are also mass-media corporations in the area, including; Kookmin Newspaper Corporation; Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation and Korean Broadcasting System. Except for Yeouido and Yanghwa-dong, Yeongdeungpo belonged"
"the National Assembly, major broadcasting studios, and a number of large office buildings, as well as the Korea Finance Building and the Yoido Full Gospel Church. The Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park, and Lotte World are located in Songpa District, on the south side of the Han River, upstream from Gangnam District. Three new modern landmarks of Seoul are Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park, designed by Zaha Hadid, the new wave-shaped Seoul City Hall, by Yoo Kerl of iArc, and the Lotte World Tower, the 5th tallest building in the world designed by Kohn Pederson Fox. In 2010 Seoul was designated"
"the north it meets Dong-gu and to the south it faces Dalseong-gun across the ridgeline of Yongjibong. Attractions in the district include Yongjibong and Suseong Lake, as well as the Sincheon riverside park. The district enjoys close connections to both downtown Daegu and neighboring Gyeongsan. Suseong District Suseong District (Suseong-gu) is a ""gu"" (district) in southeastern Daegu, South Korea. It is one of the most prosperous and high-density areas of Daegu, and is the site of the city's most extensive hagwon district. The population of this district consists of those who have careers such as doctors, professors, judges and other"
"the headquarters of two broadcasting corporations, SBS and CBS(Christian Broadcasting System). Also situated in Mok-dong are the Hyperion Towers, the tallest of which is 69 storeys and 256 metres high. The tallest tower, Tower A, is the fourth tallest skyscraper in Seoul and one of the tallest residential buildings globally. Mok-dong Mok-dong is a ward of Yangcheon-gu, located in the west of Seoul, South Korea. Historically an agricultural area known for horse breeding, the ""dong"" was developed as a high-density residential area by the military government ahead of the 1988 Summer Olympics not only to meet growing housing demands in"
"outdoor markets, known as ""ilbeonga"" (first street). The Dongan district is a new, wealthy suburb of Pyeongchon. The tallest building in Anyang is the Acro Tower, which was completed in April 2007. It is a twin-tower office building in the Dongan district, across the street from Anyang City Hall. Anyang is a convenient transportation center between Seoul and other major cities across the country. Anyang spans . Forest and fields constitute , urban development constitutes , dry fields constitute , rice paddies constitutes , and other land use constitutes . Anyang is surrounded by mountains on all four sides. These"
"Haebangchon Haebangchon (Hangul: 해방촌 Hanja: 解放村) (Haebang - meaning: freedom or liberation, and Chon - meaning: village) is a district of Yongsan-gu, in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in central Seoul. It is also known as the neighborhood at the foot of Namsan (남산자락). The neighborhood's close proximity to Itaewon and the Yongsan Garrison US Army facility has made the area popular for expatriates and for military residents. In recent years, the area has become a haven for people from a variety of English speaking nations. The neighborhood is home to Korean residents, as well"
"Myeong-dong Myeongdong (, literally 'bright cave' or 'bright tunnel) is a dong in Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea between Chungmu-ro, Eulji-ro, and Namdaemun-ro. It covers 0.99 km² with a population of 3,409 and is mostly a commercial area, being one of Seoul's main shopping and tourism districts. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, Myeong-dong was listed as the ninth most expensive shopping street in the world. The area is known for its two historically significant sites, namely the Myeongdong Cathedral and the ""Myeongdong Nanta Theatre"". Myeongdong dates back to the Joseon Dynasty when it was called ""Myeongryebang"" () and mostly a residential"
"nightlife. Yongsan District is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Its name means ""Dragon Hill"", derived from the hanja characters for dragon ( yong) and hill/mountain ( san). It sits to the north of the Han River under the shadow of Seoul Tower in the center of Seoul. It is home to roughly 250,000 people and is divided into 20 ""dong"", or neighborhoods. Notable locations in Yongsan District include Yongsan Station, the sprawling Yongsan Electronics Market, Haebangchon and the Itaewon commercial district. Itaewon is widely known as one of the most ethnically diverse regions in Korea. Many foreigners gravitate to"
"local economy began to struggle and lag behind. In October 2000, Kangwon Land, Gangwon's largest casino and entertainment company opened Kangwon Land Casino and Hotel in Sabuk-eup, boosting the economy of both of the towns immensely. Kangwon Land opened another attraction, High1 Resort, Korea's largest and most popular Ski resort and lodge boosting the tourism based economies of Gohan-eup and Sabuk-eup even further. Gohan-eup Gohan-eup () is a town in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, and the county seat of the county of Jeongseon. The town has a surface area of 52.32 km (20.2 mi) and a population of"
"Inwangsan Inwangsan is a mountain with a height of 338 meters, located in Jongno-gu and Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu, central areas of Seoul, South Korea. The name literally means ""mountain of generous king"" in Korean. The mountain covers an area of 1,086,696.50㎡ and has many huge granite peaks which distinguish it from other mountains in Seoul. Each rock is named after its characteristic form, such as ""gicha bawi"" (기차바위, train rock), ""chima bawi"" (치마바위 skirt rock), ""iseul bawi"" (이슬바위 dew rock), ""moja bawi"" (모자바위 hat rock), and ""jiryungii bawi"" (지렁이바위 worm rock). Inwangsan is famous for its view, so many painters depicted"
"Ichon-dong Ichon-dong is a county part of Yongsan-gu (a district) located in Seoul, South Korea. Ichon 1-dong is also called ""Dongbu Ichon-dong"" or ""East Ichon"" (동부이촌동/) and Ichon 2-dong is called ""Seobu Ichon-dong"" or ""West Ichon"" (서부이촌동/). Ichon 1-dong is home to many foreign residents, especially Japanese. East Ichon (Ichon 1-dong) is known for its expensive real estate. The residents are regarded as highly affluent by many Koreans. East Ichon is also home to many American expats, since the Yongsan Garrison is located nearby. West Ichon is less developed than East Ichon, but the Seoul Metropolitan Government has been developing"