Official / Local Name옥수동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Seongdong-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5392°N, 127.0153°E · 58 m
Overview
Oksu-dong (옥수동) is a lively urban district in Seongdong-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 58 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 옥수동 (Oksu-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Seongdong-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 58 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Oksu Station (옥수역) (0.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seoul Forest (서울숲) (2.4 km) · Hangangsimingongwon (한강시민공원) (1.4 km) · Donghodaegyo (동호대교) (0.6 km) · Tongdae-mun (동대문) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŭmhosaga-dong (금호4가동) (0.8 km), Oksuil-tong (옥수1동) (0.8 km), Hannamil-tong (한남1동) (0.9 km), Hannami-dong (한남2동) (1.2 km), Sindangsam-dong (신당3동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumho-dong (금호4가동) (0.8 km) · Hannam-dong (한남동) (1.1 km) · Geumho-dong (금호2·3가동) (1.1 km) · Seongdong-gu (성동구) (1.3 km) · Apgujeong-dong (압구정동) (1.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Oksu Station (옥수역) (0.5 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 "옥수동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seoul Forest (서울숲) (2.4 km) — Oksu-dong (옥수동)
- Hangangsimingongwon (한강시민공원) (1.4 km) — Oksu-dong (옥수동)
- Donghodaegyo (동호대교) (0.6 km) — Oksu-dong (옥수동)
- Tongdae-mun (동대문) (3.6 km) — Oksu-dong (옥수동)
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 Oksu-dong (pop. 12,000) in Seongdong-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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