Official / Local Name중곡3동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Gwangjin-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5651°N, 127.0812°E · 23 m
Overview
Junggok-dong (중곡3동) 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 | 중곡3동 (Junggok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Gwangjin-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 23 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Junggok Station (중곡역) (0.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongam-sa (용암사) (0.8 km) · Kiwŏnjŏng-sa (기원정사) (1.6 km) · Hwayangsa (화양사) (1.8 km) · Yŏnghwa-sa (영화사) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chunggogil-tong (중곡1동) (0.5 km), Chunggogi-dong (중곡2동) (0.8 km), Changansam-dong (장안3동) (0.9 km), Junggokdong (중곡동) (1.0 km), Myŏnmoksa-dong (면목4동) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Myeonmok-dong (면목4동) (0.7 km) · Junggok-dong (중곡1동) (0.8 km) · Junggok-dong (중곡2동) (1.0 km) · Junggok-dong (중곡4동) (1.2 km) · Jangan-dong (장안1동) (1.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Junggok Station (중곡역) (0.3 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 "중곡3동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongam-sa (용암사) (0.8 km) — Junggok-dong (중곡3동)
- Kiwŏnjŏng-sa (기원정사) (1.6 km) — Junggok-dong (중곡3동)
- Hwayangsa (화양사) (1.8 km) — Junggok-dong (중곡3동)
- Yŏnghwa-sa (영화사) (1.9 km) — Junggok-dong (중곡3동)
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 Junggok-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
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Seoul → · 3,651 All Cities →