Official / Local Name광장동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Gwangjin-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5457°N, 127.1042°E · 23 m
Overview
Gwangjang-dong (광장동) is a lively urban district in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 23 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 광장동 (Gwangjang-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Gwangjin-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 23 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanguinaru Station (광의나루역) (0.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏnghwa-sa (영화사) (1.1 km) · Hwayangsa (화양사) (1.2 km) · Kiwŏnjŏng-sa (기원정사) (1.4 km) · Yongam-sa (용암사) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kuŭii-dong (구의2동) (1.1 km), P’ungnabil-tong (풍납1동) (1.2 km), Ch’ŏnhoi-dong (천호2동) (1.3 km), Kuŭisam-dong (구의3동) (1.3 km), Kuŭi-dong (구의동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Guui-dong (구의2동) (1.0 km) · Pungnap-dong (풍납1동) (1.4 km) · Cheonho-dong (천호2동) (1.6 km) · Guui-dong (구의3동) (1.7 km) · Guui-dong (구의1동) (1.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanguinaru Station (광의나루역) (0.1 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 "광장동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏnghwa-sa (영화사) (1.1 km) — Gwangjang-dong (광장동)
- Hwayangsa (화양사) (1.2 km) — Gwangjang-dong (광장동)
- Kiwŏnjŏng-sa (기원정사) (1.4 km) — Gwangjang-dong (광장동)
- Yongam-sa (용암사) (2.7 km) — Gwangjang-dong (광장동)
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 Gwangjang-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gwangjin-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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