Samseong-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 삼성동 |
• Hanja | |
• Revised Romanization | Samseong-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Samsŏng-tong |
View of skyline from Bongeunsa
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Country | South Korea |
Area | |
• Total | 3.19 km2 (1.23 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 41,171 |
• Density | 12,906/km2 (33,430/sq mi) |
Samseong-Dong is an affluent neighborhood or ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
The area has a large concentration of upscale shopping malls, popular restaurants and world-renowned hotels such as the Ramada Seoul Hotel and the Hyatt Park Hotel. Samseong-dong is also home to some of Asia's best nightclubs that are frequently patronized by wealthy residents and celebrities. Apart from its nightlife accolades, the COEX mall, the world's largest underground shopping mall, is located in Samseong-dong.
Schools located in Samseong-dong:
Coordinates: 37°30′50″N 127°03′23″E / 37.5140°N 127.0565°E