Hannam-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul한남동
 • Hanja漢南洞
 • Revised RomanizationHannam-dong
 • McCune–ReischauerHannam-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total2.98 km2 (1.15 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total22,934
 • Density7,700/km2 (20,000/sq mi)

Hannam-dong (Korean: 한남동) is a dong, neighbourhood of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea. One of the most affluent neighborhoods in the country, it has been portrayed continuously in South Korea's popular culture as a wealthy and luxurious hotspot, and as a result of this reputation, the neighborhood has been the subject of numerous domestic films, television series, and popular music references.

Initially not included within the Yongsan ward, during the Japanese colonial period it was a small hamlet called Han River Village (한강리/漢江里) within the Hanji township (한지면/漢芝面), Goyang County (고양군/高陽郡) and lying close to the Han River.[2]

Being right across the river from the Gangnam area of Seoul and its proximity to locations in northern Seoul makes the neighborhood centrally located in Seoul. Many celebrities and executives live in three well known residential areas in the neighborhood: UN Village, The Hill, and Nine One Hannam.[3][4] Beginning in the 2010s, the area has grown into a trendy hotspot both day and night with upscale boutique cafes, restaurants and bars proliferating in the area. The area also has a large concentration of foreign and expatriate residents, mainly corporate executives and diplomats.[5]

Attractions

Education

Primary schools

  • Seoul Hannam Elementary School[12]

International schools:

Dulwich College Seoul, a British school, is about 15 minutes away by car.[15]

Previously the French School of Seoul was in Hannam-dong. In 1985 it moved to Seorae Village in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu.[16]

Transportation

See also

References

  1. ↑ "용산통계 > 인구현황 - 상세보기". Archived from the original on 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  2. ↑ "The origin of dongs" (in Korean). Yongsan-gu official site. Archived from the original on 2006-05-26. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  3. ↑ Gu, Ye-ri (2019-05-08). "한남동 유엔빌리지, 연예인·재벌 동네? 누가 사는가 봤더니…". Gyeonggi Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  4. ↑ 유, 시혁 (2021-06-11). "한남더힐보다 비싼 '나인원한남' 분양받은 유명인 누구?". BizHankook (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  5. ↑ Han, Jane (21 November 2008). "Hannam-dong Is Mini Global Village in Central Seoul". Korea Times. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  6. ↑ Astudillo, Tey-Marie (27 October 2011). "Seoul's best museums: These six museums beat out 100 others for the most haunting glimpses into Korea's past". CNN Travel. Archived from the original on 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  7. ↑ "Seoul | Pace Gallery".
  8. ↑ "Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul | Now Open".
  9. ↑ "SOUNDS Hannam, Cultural Space and Complex in Hannam-dong -". 7 October 2020.
  10. ↑ "Mosu – SEOUL - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant".
  11. ↑ "Soseoul Hannam – SEOUL - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant".
  12. ↑ "서울한남초등학교 홈페이지입니다 (1)". Archived from the original on 2014-05-16. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  13. ↑ "Kontakt." German School Seoul International. Retrieved on May 22, 2014. "Adresse Deutsche Schule Seoul International 123-6 Doksodang-Ro, Yongsan-Gu 140-210 Seoul"
  14. ↑ "Contact Us | About - Yongsan International School of Seoul".
  15. ↑ "Find Us Archived 2016-09-23 at the Wayback Machine." Dulwich College Seoul. Retrieved on March 30, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Korea's Little France, Seorae Village" (Archive). Arirang (Korea International Broadcasting Foundation). June 23, 2009. Retrieved on May 22, 2014.

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