Korea University, Seoul

Name: Korea University
Address: 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea

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Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. As one of the SKY universities, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country. For the past 5 years, it has consecutively been ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings. ()

Local name: 고려대학교 Coordinates: 37°35'21"N, 127°1'59"E

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145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu성북구 (안암동)Seoul 02841 South Korea

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Korea University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dongmyo, Gyeongdong Market, Korea University Museum, Myogaksa.

1.4 miSW
Park, Historical place
Dongmyo, Seoul
36 min walk • Dongmyo is a shrine in metropolitan Seoul built in honour of the 3rd century Chinese military commander, Guan Yu. The Joseon government embarked on construction in 1599 and completed the work in 1601. The Wanli Emperor of Ming provided funds for construction of the shrine, along with a plaque with his own calligraphy.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Market
Gyeongdong Market, Seoul
16 min walk • Gyeongdong Market or Kyungdong Market, located in Dongdaemun District, Seoul, is one of the largest herbal medicine and ginseng markets of South Korea.
~690 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Korea University Museum, Seoul
4 min walk • Korea University Museum, commonly called The University Museum, is a history, archaeology, and art museum that is part of the Korea University in Seoul, South...
1.2 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
32 min walk • Myogaksa Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the heart of downtown Seoul, South Korea, in the Jongro District, nestled on the east side of Naksan Mountain. It houses the administrative headquarters of the Gwaneum Order of Korean Buddhism.
~1490 ftW
Temple
Gaeunsa, Seoul
8 min walk • Gaeunsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1396 it is located at 15 Anam 5-dong in the Seongbuk-gu area of the city.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Anam-dong, Seoul
18 min walk • Anam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
0.6 miS
Museum, Science museum
The Museum of Medicine, Seoul
17 min walk • The Museum of Medicine is a medical museum in Seoul, South Korea.
1.2 miNE
Universities and schools
Kyung Hee University, Seoul
32 min walk • Kyung Hee University is a private research university in South Korea with campuses in Seoul and Suwon. Founded in 1949, it is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea.
0.7 miW
Universities and schools
Sungshin Women's University, Seoul
17 min walk • Sungshin Women's University is a private women's university located in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1936 by Dr. Sook-Chong Lee. During the 1960s and 70s, Sungshin was a Teachers College in South Korea. Then, in the 1980s, the college was promoted to the status of a comprehensive university.
1.3 miW
Neighbourhood
Samseon-dong, Seoul
33 min walk • Samseon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Dongseon-dong, Seoul
22 min walk • Dongseon-dong is a dong in seongbuk-gu, neighbourhood of Nowon-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Korea University?

Nearby attractions include Korea University Museum, Seoul (4 min walk), Gaeunsa, Seoul (8 min walk), Jongam-dong, Seoul (10 min walk), Jegi-dong, Seoul (16 min walk).

How to get to Korea University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Korea University:

Metro

Korea Univ. • Lines: 6 (5 min walk)
안암 • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)

Bus

영휘원사거리.홍릉사거리 • Lines: 동대문05 (16 min walk)
동부아파트 • Lines: 동대문05 (18 min walk)

Light rail

Sungshin Women's University • Lines: W (24 min walk)
Sinseol-dong • Lines: W (27 min walk)

Train

Wolgok (26 min walk)
Cheongnyangni (27 min walk)