Jegi-dong

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Jegi-dong
Korean transcription(s)
   Hangul 제기동
   Hanja
   Revised Romanization Jegi-dong
   McCune–Reischauer Jeki-tong
Dongdaemun Jegi-dong Comunity Service Center.JPG
Dongdaemun Jegi-dong Community Service Center
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Jegi-dong in Dongdaemun-gu
Country South Korea
Area
  Total1.17 km2 (0.45 sq mi)
Population
 (2013) [1]
  Total27,560
  Density24,000/km2 (61,000/sq mi)

Jegi-dong is a dong , neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. [2]

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Jegi-dong is an area of Dongdaemun-gu. It is known for its traditional markets, Gyeongdong Market and Dongseo Market. You can find a wide variety of dried herbs and substances used for Korean traditional medicine.

Near exit 2 of Jegi-dong station, there are a variety of buffet style restaurants. Patrons are able to purchase a filling meal for prices that range from 6900 won for pork to 9500 won for beef. Some restaurants also include a serving of bulgogi in the allotted price.

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References

  1. "주민등록인구통계 목록 < 통계정보 < 행정정보 | 동대문구청".
  2. "제기동 (Jegi-dong 祭基洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-16.[ permanent dead link ]