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Taepyongno during Korea under Japanese rule's period
| Taepyeongno | |
| Hangul | 태평로 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 太平路 |
| Revised Romanization | Taepyeongno |
| McCune–Reischauer | T'aep'yŏngno |
Taepyeongno is a major thoroughfare in the central districts of Seoul,South Korea and the second longest road next to Sejongno in the Gangbuk area. With a 1.1 km length and a 50 m width,Taepyeongno originates at 139 Sejongno in Jongno-gu and terminates at Namdaemun in Jung-gu. It runs southwards through Sogong-dong,Jeong-dong,Taepyeongno 1,2 ga-dong,Bukchang-dong and Mugyo-dong. [1] Numerous landmarks along here include Koreana Hotel.
Namdaemun,officially known as the Sungnyemun,is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul,South Korea. The gate formed the original southern boundary of the city during the Joseon dynasty,although the city has since significantly outgrown this boundary. It is located in Jung-gu between Seoul Station and Seoul Plaza,with the historic 24-hour Namdaemun Market next to the gate.
City Hall Station is a station on Seoul Subway lines 1 and 2. As its name suggests,Seoul City Hall is located right next to the station. Deoksugung,a historic palace of the Joseon dynasty,is on the other side of the boulevard named Taepyeongno.
Sejongno (Korean: 세종로),also known as Sejong-daero,is a street that runs through Jongno-gu in downtown Seoul. It is named after King Sejong the Great of Joseon. The street is 600 meters in length,but due to its central location it is of great symbolic importance. It points north to Gwanaksan and Bukhansan (Mountains),and the Joseon Dynasty palace,Gyeongbokgung. It is also of historical significance as the location for royal administrative buildings and features statues of the Admiral Yi Sun-sin of Joseon Dynasty and King Sejong the Great of Joseon.
Hoehyeon Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is the closest station to the historical gate of Namdaemun,and also serves the major shopping district of Namdaemun Market. This station is located in Namchang-dong,Jung-gu,Seoul.
Myeongdong is a dong (neighborhood) in Jung District,Seoul,South Korea between Chungmu-ro,Eulji-ro,and Namdaemun-ro.
Yeongdeungpo District is an administrative district in southwest Seoul,South Korea. Although the origin of the name is uncertain,the first two syllables are thought to be from "yeongdeung" (靈登) or "divine ascent",a shamanic rite. The third syllable is "po",representing the bank of a river (浦),referring to the district's position on the Han River. The 2006 population was 408,819.
Myeong-dong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. This station is located in Jung-gu,Seoul.
Jung District is one of the 25 districts of Seoul,South Korea.
Jongno District is a district in central Seoul,South Korea. It is the historic center of Seoul,and contains the Joseon-era royal palace Gyeongbokgung and the former presidential residence,the Blue House.
Seoul City Hall is a governmental building for the Seoul Metropolitan Government in South Korea,in charge of the administrative affairs of Seoul. It is located in Taepyeongno,Jung-gu,at the heart of Seoul. It is connected to City Hall Station (Seoul) on Seoul Subway Line 1,with access to Seoul Subway Line 2 from the same station. In front of the current city hall is the old city hall building,now Seoul Metropolitan Library,and Seoul Plaza.
Doryeom-dong is a dong,neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul,South Korea. It is a legal dong administered under its administrative dong,Sajik-dong. The name is originated from a governmental office named Doryeomseo in the region during the early period of Joseon dynasty.
Kim Swoo Geun was a prominent South Korean architect,educator,publisher and patron of artists. Along with architect Kim Joong Up (김중업),he is recognised as a significant contributor in the history of Korean architecture. With his support for diverse art genres of Korean culture,he was referred to as Lorenzo de Medici of Seoul by TIME in 1977.
Seoul,the capital of South Korea,has many shopping areas and markets throughout the city. Famous ones include Myeong-dong,Cheongdam-dong,the Hongdae area,and the Dongdaemun and Namdaemun markets.
Namdaemunno,also known as Namdaemun-ro,is a major thoroughfare in the central districts of Seoul,South Korea and a two-way road consisting of 8 lanes. With a 2 km length and a 40~50m width,Namdaemunno originates at Bosingak in Jongno-gu and terminates at Seoul Station in Jung-gu.
Seoul,officially Seoul Special City,serves as the capital of South Korea,and is its most extensive urban center. The broader Seoul Capital Area,encompassing Gyeonggi province and Incheon metropolitan city,emerged as the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014,trailing only Tokyo,New York City,and Los Angeles,hosting more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at slightly over 10 million,it has gradually decreased since 2014,standing at approximately 9.97 million residents as of 2020. Seoul is the seat of the Korean government.
Gwanghwamun Square is a public square on Sejongno,Jongno-gu,Seoul,South Korea. Serving as a public space and at times road for centuries of Korean history,it also historically significant as the location of royal administrative buildings,known as Yukjo-geori or Street of Six Ministries;and features statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin of Joseon Dynasty and King Sejong the Great of Joseon.
The Seoul International Marathon,also known as the Dong-A Ilbo Seoul Marathon or Seoul Marathon is an annual marathon race that takes place in Seoul,South Korea. It is one of two annual races over the 42.195 km classic distance in the city,alongside the JoongAng Seoul Marathon which is held in November. It holds World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race status. First held in 1931,it is the third longest-running road running competition in Asia after the Hakone Ekiden and Chugoku Yamaguchi Ekiden in Japan.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Seoul,South Korea.
Seoul Metropolitan Library is a Metropolitan Library in Seoul,South Korea. It is located in Taepyeongno,Jung-gu,the heart of Seoul,facing the Seoul City Hall and Seoul Plaza,next to the City Hall Station on Seoul Subway Line 1.
Retailing in South Korea consists of hypermarkets,department stores,flea markets,traditional markets,and underground shopping malls. Hypermarkets sell dry goods and groceries,similar to Western supercentres. Traditional markets are also popular throughout South Korea.