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Also known as Insadong

Insa-dong () is a dong, or neighborhood, in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. Its main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a number of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. Historically, it was the largest market for antiques and artwork in Korea.

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Jongno District
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Insadong
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Encyclopedic overview

12 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Sights
  • Other attractions
  • Information centers
  • Transport
  • Gallery
  • See also
  • References
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Further reading
  • External links

Insa-dong () is a dong, or neighborhood, in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. Its main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a number of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. Historically, it was the largest market for antiques and artwork in Korea.

Stretching across 12.7 hectares (or 31.4 acres), the district is bordered by Gwanhun-dong to the north, Nagwon-dong to the east, and Jongno 2-ga and Jeokseon-dong to the south, and Gongpyeong-dong to the west.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Insa-dong” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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