Yongsan
SEOUL Neighborhood

Yongsan

Embassies, electronics, and Itaewon next door.

About

Central Seoul’s most foreign-friendly district. Hosts most major embassies, the War Memorial of Korea, the Yongsan Electronics Market, and Korea’s largest mosque. Itaewon, Hannam, and Noksapyeong all sit inside Yongsan-gu.

Good to know

  1. Hannam-dong + Itaewon Muslim Street are inside Yongsan.

  2. Yongsan Station has KTX + AREX + 4 subway lines. easiest hub for day trips.

  3. War Memorial is the underrated free attraction; allow 2h.

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