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The current most popular areas for foreign residents are Itaewon-dong,
Hannam-dong/U. N. Village, Dongbinggo-
dong, Bangbae-dong, Seongbuk-dong, Yeonhui-dong and Gangnam Area.
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 ITAEWON-DONG |
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Itaewon is a hilly area situated near the U.S. Army's Yongsan base at the center of Seoul. There are many bright
and cozy houses and gardens in this area, as well as apartments. Many foreign embassy people reside here as
well. The area is close to Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul Tower and Namsan Mt. There are several international schools
in the area. School bus services to Seoul Foreign School and Seoul International School takes about 50 minutes.
There is transportation (between Subway Line 6 Noksapyung and Hankangjin) and shopping center in the vicinity. The downtown area is only 10-20 minutes by car. There are also parks along the river. Guard boxes stand on the main roads, but each home retains the services of a private guard.
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| HANNAM-DONG |
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Hannam-dong is a residential area featuring mostly
houses with many high quality brand new villas. Houses are
suitable for Western style living. Many high-ranking Korean officials and foreign ambassadors live in this area.
Most residents hire their own guards since this area is not a compound. The German School is located in this
area. Shopping is done just up the hill in Itaewon. The city center is 5-7 km distant or a 10-20 minute drive by car. Bus service is very convenient and a newly opened subway Line 6
Hangangjin Stop. and Nat'l Load Way Hannam Stop. |
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| U. N. VILLAGE |
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U. N. Village is at one end of Hannam-dong. There are large, luxury villas and new apartment complexes with
fantastic river view in this compound, which is patrolled by area guards. |
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| DONGBINGGO-DONG |
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This is a pleasant and convent residential area located east and west of the ice house which for years was used
to store blocks of ice from the mountains. A lot of 3-4 story apartments have been built recently. The houses are
large and generally have gardens. Many foreign embassies and ambassador's residences are in this area. Guards
are employed 24-hours a day an their salaries are paid by the residents. All schools have bus service to this
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| BANGBAE-DONG |
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This community is located in the southern part of Seoul. Bangbae-dong, one of the oldest expatriate enclaves, is
popular with foreigners, especially the French prefer to live. There are many Western-style houses, villas and
apartments. The French School is located here and School bus service is available for both Seoul International
School and Seoul Foreign School. It is close to shopping center and to the subway Line 2 Bangbae stop and Line 3 Seoul Nat'l Education Univ. stop. |
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| SEONGBUK-DONG |
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North of the old Capital building and Kyongbok Palace, this community has a suburban flavor. There are lovely
homes with tiled roofs in this hilly, fresh air, wooded setting. Although school buses service this community, public transportation is not convenient, causing some families to forego the beauty of the area for something more central. The city center is 5 km distant, a 10-20 minute drive by car. |
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| YEONHUI-DONG |
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Located on the northwest side of Seoul, about 20 minutes by car from downtown, this area is somewhat less
expensive that the Hannam-dong and Itaewon districts. Houses are fairly large. There are playgrounds and hiking
areas nearby, as well as the Seoul Foreign School. |
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