Overview
Noryangjin-dong (노량진1동) is a lively urban district in Dongjak-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 48 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 노량진1동 (Noryangjin-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Dongjak-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 48 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Noryangjin Station (노량진역) (0.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Torim-sa (도림사) (1.6 km) · Mireuk-am (미륵암) (1.8 km) · Yaksu-am (약수암) (1.8 km) · Sayuksingongwon (사육신공원) (0.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Noryangjinil-tong (노량진1동) (0.4 km), Pon-dong (본동) (0.7 km), Sangdoil-tong (상도1동) (0.8 km), Noryangjini-dong (노량진2동) (0.8 km), Sangdoi-dong (상도2동) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Noryangjin-dong (노량진2동) (1.0 km) · Dongjak-gu (동작구) (1.1 km) · Sangdo-dong (상도2동) (1.2 km) · Ichon-dong (이촌2동) (1.2 km) · Heukseok-dong (흑석동) (1.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Noryangjin Station (노량진역) (0.6 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 "노량진1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Torim-sa (도림사) (1.6 km) — Noryangjin-dong (노량진1동)
- Mireuk-am (미륵암) (1.8 km) — Noryangjin-dong (노량진1동)
- Yaksu-am (약수암) (1.8 km) — Noryangjin-dong (노량진1동)
- Sayuksingongwon (사육신공원) (0.4 km) — Noryangjin-dong (노량진1동)
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 Noryangjin-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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