Yeouido, Seoul

Name: Yeouido
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#280 among attractions in Seoul

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Yeouido is a large island on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It is Seoul's main finance and investment banking district. Its 8.4 square kilometers are home to some 30,988 people. The island is located in the Yeongdeungpo-gu district of Seoul, and largely corresponds to the precinct of Yeouido-dong. The island contains the National Assembly Building, where the National Assembly of South Korea meets, Korea Financial Investment Association, the large Yoido Full Gospel Church, the 63 Building, and the headquarters of LG, Korean Broadcasting System, and the Korea Exchange Center. Due mainly to its importance as a financial district and its central location, Yeouido is home to some of Seoul and South Korea's tallest skyscrapers, including International Finance Center Seoul, Parc1 Tower, the Federation of Korea Industries Tower, as well as the iconic 63 Building. ()

Local name: 여의도 Area: 3.24 mi²Coordinates: 37°31'36"N, 126°55'44"E

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영등포구 (여의도동)Seoul South Korea

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Yeouido – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, 63 Building, Yoido Full Gospel Church, Aqua Planet 63.

1 miSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, Seoul
27 min walk • The Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market is a bustling hub of marine commerce and a quintessential cultural experience in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1927 and relocated to its current location in 1971, this extensive market is a 24-hour operation known for its...
0.8 miSE
Landmark skyscraper and entertainment area
63 Building, Seoul
20 min walk • The 63 Building, officially named 63 Square, is a landmark skyscraper in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea. It stands out not only for its impressive height but also as a multifunctional cultural and business center.
0.4 miNW
Church
Yoido Full Gospel Church, Seoul
12 min walk • Yoido Full Gospel Church is a Pentecostal church affiliated with the Assemblies of God on Yeouido in Seoul, South Korea. With about 480,000 members, it is the largest Pentecostal Christian congregation in South Korea. Founded by David Yonggi Cho and Choi Ja-shil in 1958, the church is presently led by Young Hoon Lee.
0.8 miSE
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Aqua Planet 63, Seoul
20 min walk • Hanwha Aqua Planet 63 is an aquarium that opened in 1985 in the 63 Building, Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. It was the first public aquarium in the country.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Seogang Bridge, Seoul
21 min walk • Seogang Bridge or Grand Seogang Bridge is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The bridge links the Mapo and Yeongdeungpo districts. It is supported in the middle as it passes over the island of Bamseom.
~290 ftW
Skyscraper
Parc1 Tower, Seoul
2 min walk • The Parc 1 Tower is a supertall skyscraper in Seoul, South Korea. It stands 333 m and contain 69 floors. Construction stopped in 2011 but resumed in early 2017.
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
KBS Hall, Seoul
20 min walk • KBS Hall is a concert hall in the Korean Broadcasting System headquarters located in Yeouido, Seoul in South Korea.
1.5 miNW
Bridge
Dangsan Railway Bridge, Seoul
39 min walk • The Dangsan Railway Bridge crosses the Han River in Seoul. It is used exclusively by Seoul Subway Line 2. Immediately on the south side of the bridge is Dangsan Station in Yeongdeungpo-gu, which is on an elevated platform.
1.5 miNW
Church, Museum
Jeoldu-san, Seoul
40 min walk • Jeoldu-san is a rocky promontory overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
0.7 miNE
Bridge
Mapo Bridge, Seoul
18 min walk • The Mapo Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the Mapo District and the Yeongdeungpo District in the city of Seoul. The bridge was completed in 1970. Until 1984, the bridge was called Seoul Bridge.
0.7 miNW
Library
National Assembly Library, Seoul
19 min walk • National Assembly Library of Korea is a library in Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Yeouido-dong, Yeoungdeungpo-gu. It is the largest Humanities and Social Sciences Library in Korea functioning as both parliamentary and public libraries. The Library manages and preserves the National Assembly records.

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Which popular attractions are close to Yeouido?

Nearby attractions include Parc1 Tower, Seoul (2 min walk), Yoido Full Gospel Church, Seoul (12 min walk), Mapo Bridge, Seoul (18 min walk), National Assembly Library, Seoul (19 min walk).

How to get to Yeouido by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yeouido:

Bus

Yeouido Gongjak Apt. • Lines: 5713 (3 min walk)
Sambu Apts. • Lines: 5713 (4 min walk)

Metro

여의나루 • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)
여의도 • Lines: 5, 9 (11 min walk)

Train

Yeongdeungpo (36 min walk)