Yeoui-dong
Neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea
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Yeoui-dong (Korean: 여의동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
McCune–ReischauerYŏŭi-dong
CountrySouth Korea
Yeoui-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 여의동 |
| • Hanja | 汝矣洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Yeoui-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Yŏŭi-dong |
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 Interactive map of Yeoui-dong | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.40 km2 (3.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 29,756 |
| • Density | 3,542.38/km2 (9,174.7/sq mi) |
Before 1 July 1980 it was called Yeouido-dong.
Attractions
- National Assembly of South Korea
- Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
- Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) - KBS New Wing Open Hall located in Yeoui-dong, is the broadcast and recording studio of many KBS programs with a studio audience: namely, the live weekly music show Music Bank.[3]
- 63 Building
- Yeouido
- Yeouido Park
- International Financial Center Seoul
Economy
Hanjin Shipping,[8] LG Corp.,[9] and Keoyang Shipping are headquartered in Yeoui-dong.[citation needed]
