Apgujeong-dong (Korean pronunciation:[apk͈udʑʌŋdoŋ]; Korean: 압구정동; Hanja: 狎鷗亭洞) is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea. It was reported that housing price of Apgujeong-dong is approximately US$28,300 per one square meter by Korea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2019.
The Apgujeong originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myeonghoe, a 15th-century high-ranking government official under the Joseon dynasty.[1] It is an upmarket residential, fashion, shopping, and educational area. The Hanja name translates into "Seagull Pavilion," a reference to his nickname, which itself was a reference and a mark of peace when viewing a group of seagulls flying.[2]
One of the main shopping area is Apgujeong Rodeo Street, along with Cheongdam-dong Fashion Street in Cheongdam-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main avenue Apgujeong-ro. It is seen as a fashionable and trendsetting destination.[3][4]
Apgujeong Rodeo Street is located opposite the Galleria Department Store, with shops of local and international designers as well as Nori Market, The Vanessa Bruno outlet, Mui Mui Cafe, and On Friday Restaurant.[5]
The registered official headquarters of K-pop entertainment agency S.M. Entertainment is located in the eastern side, although the company moved their offices to Cheongdam-dong in 2012. The building was renovated and became Global Artist Training Center for SM Entertainment trainees in 2013, until it was renamed as SM Entertainment Celebrity Center in 2017.[6]
apgujeong, dong, korean, pronunciation, udʑʌŋdoŋ, korean, 압구정동, hanja, 狎鷗亭洞, ward, gangnam, seoul, south, korea, considered, wealthiest, neighborhoods, south, korea, reported, that, housing, price, approximately, square, meter, korea, ministry, land, infrastru. Apgujeong dong Korean pronunciation apk udʑʌŋdoŋ Korean 압구정동 Hanja 狎鷗亭洞 is a ward of Gangnam gu in Seoul South Korea It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea It was reported that housing price of Apgujeong dong is approximately US 28 300 per one square meter by Korea Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport in 2019 Apgujeong dongKorean transcription s Hangul압구정동 Hanja狎鷗亭洞 Revised RomanizationApgujeong dong McCune ReischauerApkujǒng tongApgujeong SeoulCountrySouth KoreaArea Total2 53 km2 0 98 sq mi Population 2001 Total33 036 Density13 058 km2 33 820 sq mi Apgujeong dong Community Service Center The Apgujeong originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myeonghoe a 15th century high ranking government official under the Joseon dynasty 1 It is an upmarket residential fashion shopping and educational area The Hanja name translates into Seagull Pavilion a reference to his nickname which itself was a reference and a mark of peace when viewing a group of seagulls flying 2 One of the main shopping area is Apgujeong Rodeo Street along with Cheongdam dong Fashion Street in Cheongdam dong and Garosu gil in Sinsa dong which are connected by the main avenue Apgujeong ro It is seen as a fashionable and trendsetting destination 3 4 Contents 1 Characteristics 2 Education 3 Transport 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksCharacteristics edit nbsp Apgujeong dong in 1978 nbsp View of Apgujeong dong drawn by Jeong Seon in the early 18th century The area is filled with upscale department stores shops boutiques hagwons cafes and restaurants Two main department stores Hyundai Department Store and Galleria Department Store are located in this area with both being Flagship Stores Apgujeong Rodeo Street is located opposite the Galleria Department Store with shops of local and international designers as well as Nori Market The Vanessa Bruno outlet Mui Mui Cafe and On Friday Restaurant 5 The registered official headquarters of K pop entertainment agency S M Entertainment is located in the eastern side although the company moved their offices to Cheongdam dong in 2012 The building was renovated and became Global Artist Training Center for SM Entertainment trainees in 2013 until it was renamed as SM Entertainment Celebrity Center in 2017 6 The Caffe Pascucci coffee chain in Apgujeong was used as one of the main filming locations for Seoul Broadcasting System s 2001 drama Beautiful Days starring Lee Byung hun Choi Ji woo Ryu Si won Shin Min a Lee Jung hyun and Lee Yoo jin 7 This area is also known for its many plastic surgery clinics Education editSchools located in Apgujeong dong Apgujeong Elementary School Apgujeong Middle School Sinsa Middle School Shingu Middle School Apgujeong High School Chungdam High School Hyundai Senior High SchoolTransport editIt is served by Apgujeong station and Sinsa station on the Seoul Subway Line 3 There is Bundang Line Apgujeongrodeo station at east boundary of Cheongdam dong Five Bus lines pass Apgujeong dong 143 145 147 148 and 240 and single pass can be used to transfer between bus and subway See also editList of shopping streets and districts by city Dong of Gangnam gu Cine de Chef Apgujeong Hyundai Apartment ko References edit 압구정동 Apgujeong dong 狎鷗亭洞 Doosan Encyclopedia in Korean Archived from the original on 2009 07 10 Retrieved 2008 04 16 압구 狎鷗 Naver in Korean Retrieved 2017 06 04 Rahn Kim 28 July 2011 Three Gangnam districts show latest fads The Korea Times Retrieved 11 April 2013 Apgujeong amp Cheongdam Korea Tourism Organization Archived from the original on 20 December 2013 Retrieved 11 April 2013 Apgujeong Rodeo Street Gangnam Visit Seoul Seoul City Tourism Archived from the original on 12 April 2013 Retrieved 11 April 2013 Lee P Dec 17 2019 SM Entertainment s Headquarters Reportedly Violates Building Act Soompi Retrieved Apr 12 2020 Beautiful Days Korean TV Drama Korea Tourism Organization Retrieved 1 June 2012 External links editApgujeong Official Seoul City Tourism 37 31 52 N 127 01 52 E 37 531 N 127 031 E 37 531 127 031 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Apgujeong dong amp oldid 1221722330, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
