Apgujeong-dong
Apgujeong-dong (Korean pronunciation: [apk͈udʑʌŋdoŋ]; Korean: 압구정동; Hanja: 狎鷗亭洞) is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea. It was reported that housing price of Apgujeong-dong is approximately US$28,300 per one square meter by Korea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2019.
Apgujeong-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 압구정동 |
| • Hanja | 狎鷗亭洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Apgujeong-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Apkujǒng-tong |
Apgujeong, Seoul | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.53 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 33,036 |
| • Density | 13,058/km2 (33,820/sq mi) |
The Apgujeong originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myeonghoe, a 15th-century high-ranking government official under the Joseon dynasty. It is an upmarket residential, fashion, shopping, and educational area. The Hanja name translates into "Seagull Pavilion," a reference to his nickname, which itself was a reference and a mark of peace when viewing a group of seagulls flying.
One of the main shopping area is Apgujeong Rodeo Street, along with Cheongdam-dong Fashion Street in Cheongdam-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main avenue Apgujeong-ro. It is seen as a fashionable and trendsetting destination.