Hannam-dong

Hannam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

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)

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 Richensia Apartments. Beginning in the 2010s, the area has grown into a trendy hotspot both day and night with boutique cafes, restaurants and bars proliferating the area. The area also has a large concentration of foreign and expatriate residents, mainly business executives and diplomats.[3]

Attractions

Education

Primary schools

  • Seoul Hannam Elementary School[5]

International schools:

Dulwich College Seoul, a British school, is about 15 minutes away by car.[7]

Previously the French School of Seoul was in Hannam-dong. In 1985 it moved to Seorae Village in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu.[8]

Transportation

See also

References
  1. http://www.yongsan.go.kr/pms/board/detail.do?boardidn=73&sitecdv=S0000100&decorator=pmsweb&menucdv=03040100&boardseqn=159&mode=detail1&budget=03&currentPage=0
  2. "The origin of dongs" (in Korean). Yongsan-gu official site. Archived from the original on 2006-05-26. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  3. Han, Jane (21 November 2008). "Hannam-dong Is Mini Global Village in Central Seoul". Korea Times. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  4. 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.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-05-16. Retrieved 2013-09-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Kontakt." German School Seoul International. Retrieved on May 22, 2014. "Adresse Deutsche Schule Seoul International 123-6 Doksodang-Ro, Yongsan-Gu 140-210 Seoul"
  7. "Find Us Archived 2016-09-23 at the Wayback Machine." Dulwich College Seoul. Retrieved on March 30, 2016.
  8. "Korea's Little France, Seorae Village" (Archive). Arirang (Korea International Broadcasting Foundation). June 23, 2009. Retrieved on May 22, 2014.


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