Official / Local Name이촌1동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Yongsan-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5144°N, 126.9702°E · 5 m
Overview
Ichon-dong (이촌1동) is a lively urban district in Yongsan-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 5 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 이촌1동 (Ichon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Yongsan-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 5 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ichon Station (이촌역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hangangsimingongwon (한강시민공원) (0.4 km) · Yongsangajokgongwon (용산가족공원) (1.2 km) · Torim-sa (도림사) (1.7 km) · Chijang-sa (지장사) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ich’onil-tong (이촌1동) (0.3 km), Ich’on-dong (이촌동) (0.6 km), Hŭksŏgi-dong (흑석2동) (0.7 km), Hŭksŏk-tong (흑석동) (1.1 km), Hŭksŏksam-dong (흑석3동) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Heukseok-dong (흑석동) (1.4 km) · Hangangno-dong (한강로동) (1.4 km) · Han-gangno Sam-ga (한강로3가) (1.6 km) · Ichon-dong (이촌2동) (1.7 km) · Banpobon-dong (반포본동) (1.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ichon Station (이촌역) (0.9 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 "이촌1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hangangsimingongwon (한강시민공원) (0.4 km) — Ichon-dong (이촌1동)
- Yongsangajokgongwon (용산가족공원) (1.2 km) — Ichon-dong (이촌1동)
- Torim-sa (도림사) (1.7 km) — Ichon-dong (이촌1동)
- Chijang-sa (지장사) (1.8 km) — Ichon-dong (이촌1동)
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 Ichon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yongsan-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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