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Samcheong-dong

Samcheong-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul 삼청동
 • Hanja
 • Revised Romanization Samcheong dong
 • McCune–Reischauer Samch'ong tong
Seoul-Samcheong.dong-01.jpg
Country South Korea
Area
 • Total 1.49 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 • Total 5,374
 • Density 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi)

Samcheong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It lies north of Jongno and east of Gyeongbokgung. 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.



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