Official / Local Name대림2동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Yeongdeungpo-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4868°N, 126.8997°E · 17 m
Overview
Daerim-dong (대림2동) is a lively urban district in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 17 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 대림2동 (Daerim-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Yeongdeungpo-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 17 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Garibong Station (가리봉역) (1.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wonji-gongwon (원지공원) (1.3 km) · Singilgeullin-gongwon (신길근린공원) (1.7 km) · Taepyeongyang-bangmulgwan (태평양박물관) (0.5 km) · Simwon-sa (심원사) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Taerimi-dong (대림2동) (0.4 km), Kallibong-ni (0.4 km), Taerimil-tong (대림1동) (0.9 km), Sindaebangil-tong (신대방1동) (1.0 km), Toksanbon-dong (독산본동) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daerim-dong (대림1동) (0.6 km) · Guro-dong (구로3동) (0.7 km) · Sindaebang-dong (신대방1동) (0.9 km) · Guro-dong (구로4동) (0.9 km) · Jowon-dong (조원동) (1.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Garibong Station (가리봉역) (1.6 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon (ICN) & Gimpo (GMP); 9+ subway lines and KTX hub at Seoul Station, Yongsan & Suseo (SRT). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "대림2동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wonji-gongwon (원지공원) (1.3 km) — Daerim-dong (대림2동)
- Singilgeullin-gongwon (신길근린공원) (1.7 km) — Daerim-dong (대림2동)
- Taepyeongyang-bangmulgwan (태평양박물관) (0.5 km) — Daerim-dong (대림2동)
- Simwon-sa (심원사) (2.7 km) — Daerim-dong (대림2동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Euljiro and Jongno brass-pot 설렁탕 (Seolleongtang, milky 12-hour ox-bone broth with thin wheat noodles) and hand-cut 칼국수 (Kalguksu) in anchovy-kelp stock.
- Charcoal-grilled Mapo 돼지갈비 (marinated pork ribs), sizzling Gwangjang Market 녹두빈대떡 (crispy mung-bean pancakes), and 1++ Hanwoo beef cuts at Majang Market.
- Aged clay-jar Yangnyeom-jang sauces, handmade Insadong honey-sesame 강정 (Gangjeong) confections, and small-batch unfiltered Seoul 탁주 (Takju/Makgeolli).
- Office workers and locals gather after sunset at glowing orange 포장마차 (Pojangmacha street tents) or neighborhood BBQ tables to pair smoky grilled pork belly with crisp soju and refillable seasonal banchan. Across Daerim-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yeongdeungpo-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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