Seochon
Seochon | |
Korean name | |
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Hangul | 서촌 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Seochon |
McCune–Reischauer | Sŏch'on |
Seochon (
Boundaries
Seochon is located west of the
Culture and traditions
Tongin Market
Located in Hyoja-dong, the Tongin Market dates back to 1941 when Korea was still under Japanese rule.[3] After the Korean War, the market grew, and stalls in the market grew in demand. The market now contains over 70 stores,[4] including several restaurants and a grocery store for tourists.
Landmarks
Sajik Park
Sajik Park was designed in the
Tongui-dong
Tongui-dong is a neighbourhood in Seochon. During the Joseon Dynasty, High court officials walked through this place to go to work, and merchants and craftsmen set up shops there.[7] It was also the home of several famous historical figures, including the painters Yi Jung-seop and Yi Sang-beom and the poets Yun Dongju and Yi Sang.
Daelim Contemporary Art Museum
The Daelim Contemporary Art Museum is located in the residential area of Tongui-dong, and is near the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The Daelim Museum began as a photography museum, eventually widening its scope to include design and a wide range of other art fields.[8]
The National Palace Museum of Korea
The National Palace Museum of Korea has a large collection of art and objects from the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty era.[9] The Museum attempts to raise the public's knowledge of the artistic and cultural legacy of the Joseon Dynasty through its various exhibitions and educational programs.[10]
See also
- Jongno District
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Tongui-dong
References
- ^ "Rediscovering Seochon". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
- ^ "Latitude and Longitude Finder on Map Get Coordinates". www.latlong.net. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
- ^ "Tongin Market (통인시장)". english.visitkorea.or.kr. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
- ^ "종로 엔 다 있다". 종로문화역사관광. JongNo-Gu Office. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Seochon , the place where the time slows down". The UOS Times. The UOS Times. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Seochon". Seoul Section. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Galleries in Tongui-dong". The korea.net. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Seochon: Aromatic Alleyways in the West". Visit Korea. Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Walking to the Seoul's oldest neighbourhood, Seochon Fair Travel". Seochon, one of the oldest villages in Seoul. PlayPlanet. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "The Secret Journey to Seochon". The SookmyungTimes. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
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