Official / Local Name흑석동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Dongjak-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5036°N, 126.9629°E · 37 m
Overview
Heukseok-dong (흑석동) is a lively urban district in Dongjak-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 37 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 흑석동 (Heukseok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Dongjak-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 37 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Noryangjin Station (노량진역) (2.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Torim-sa (도림사) (0.3 km) · Chijang-sa (지장사) (0.5 km) · Mireuk-am (미륵암) (0.6 km) · Nammyo-sa (남묘사) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hŭksŏgil-tong (흑석1동) (0.3 km), Heugseog (0.5 km), Hŭksŏk-tong (흑석동) (0.6 km), Hŭksŏgi-dong (흑석2동) (0.7 km), Sangdoil-tong (상도1동) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dongjak-gu (동작구) (1.1 km) · Sangdo-dong (상도1동) (1.3 km) · Sadang-dong (사당2동) (1.3 km) · Ichon-dong (이촌1동) (1.4 km) · Noryangjin-dong (노량진1동) (1.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Noryangjin Station (노량진역) (2.1 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 "흑석동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Torim-sa (도림사) (0.3 km) — Heukseok-dong (흑석동)
- Chijang-sa (지장사) (0.5 km) — Heukseok-dong (흑석동)
- Mireuk-am (미륵암) (0.6 km) — Heukseok-dong (흑석동)
- Nammyo-sa (남묘사) (1.2 km) — Heukseok-dong (흑석동)
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 Heukseok-dong (pop. 12,000) in Dongjak-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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