Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village (Korean: 북촌한옥마을) is a residential neighborhood in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It has many restored traditional Korean houses, called hanok. This has made it a popular tourist destination, which has caused some friction with the residents who live there.
| Bukchon Hanok Village | |
|---|---|
| Location | Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°34′59″N 126°59′01″E |
| Original use | Neighborhood for the aristocracy |
| Website | hanok.seoul.go.kr (in English) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 북촌한옥마을 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Bukchon hanok maeul |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pukch'on hanok maŭl |
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