Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul

Name: Sookmyung Women's University
Address: 52, Cheongpadong2-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-710-9134

#264 among attractions in Seoul

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Sookmyung Women’s University is a private university in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1906, Sookmyung is Korea’s first royal private educational institution for women. The university's name is derived from Hanja characters of sook and myung, which mean "elegant" and "bright" respectively. With its more than a century-long legacy and history, Sookmyung is renowned as one of the best women's universities nationwide. According to JoongAng Daily's 2018 university rankings, it has been ranked as the second-best women's university in Korea and is ranked nr. 20 on South Korea's list of best universities. ()

Local name: 숙명여자대학교 Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'43"N, 126°57'54"E

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52, Cheongpadong2-ga, Yongsan-gu용산구 (청파동)Seoul South Korea

Contact

+82 2-710-9134

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Sookmyung Women's University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: War Memorial of Korea, Namdaemun Market, Sungnyemun, Myeongdong Cathedral.

1 miSE
Museum, Military museum
War Memorial of Korea, Seoul
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, the War Memorial of Korea stands as a poignant tribute to the nation's military history and a somber reminder of the sacrifices made during the Korean War. Established on June 10, 1994, this comprehensive museum spans a vast area...
1.2 miNE
Sprawling traditional marketplace
Namdaemun Market, Seoul
30 min walk • Namdaemun Market, located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has been a staple of the city's vibrant landscape for centuries. Established in 1414 during the Joseon Dynasty, it is the oldest and largest traditional market...
1.2 miNE
Rebuilt city gate from the 14th century
Sungnyemun, Seoul
30 min walk • Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun, is an iconic historical structure located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. It stands as a proud testament to the city's rich past, being one of the Eight Gates of Seoul that surrounded the capital during the Joseon Dynasty.
1.7 miNE
Gothic-style, 19th-century cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul
44 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul.
1 miN
Church
Yakhyeon Catholic Church, Seoul
25 min walk • Yakhyeon Catholic Church is historic church of the Jungnim-dong, Jung District, Seoul. The parish is a part of the Archdiocese of Seoul. The official name is church of St. Joseph.
0.9 miSE
Memorial
Statue of Brothers, Seoul
24 min walk • The Statue of Brothers is a symbol of the Korean War at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul. Its English text reads as follows: "The Statue of Brothers is an 18 meter wide and 11-meter high symbol of the Korean War.
1.1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Global Village Folk Museum, Seoul
28 min walk • Global Village Folk Museum was a museum in Seoul, South Korea. It is located near Mt. Namsan.
~1780 ftW
Museum
Kim Koo Museum, Seoul
9 min walk • The Kim Koo Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea which opened on October 22, 2002, to commemorate the life and thoughts of Kim Koo, Korean independence activist against Japanese occupation of Korea. This museum and library is located within Hyochang Park in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
1.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Samsung Hall, Seoul
39 min walk • The Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall was completed in commemoration of Korea University's centennial. It houses a digital library and a number of national treasure-level properties of the Korea University Museum. The building was completed on a site of 21,000m².
~1160 ftW
Park
Hyochang Park, Seoul
6 min walk • Hyochang Park is a park in Seoul, South Korea. It was originally the cemetery of royal noble consort Ui of the Seong clan, her only son Crown Prince Munhyo, and of the Sugeui Park clan, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Yongsan-dong, Seoul
29 min walk • Yongsan-dong is a ward of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sookmyung Women's University?

Nearby attractions include Hyochang Park, Seoul (6 min walk), Cheongpa-dong, Seoul (7 min walk), Kim Koo Museum, Seoul (9 min walk), Hyochang-dong, Seoul (12 min walk).

How to get to Sookmyung Women's University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sookmyung Women's University:

Metro

Sookmyung Women's Univ. • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)
효창공원앞 • Lines: 6, G·j (13 min walk)

Bus

Sukdae Entrance Station • Lines: 100, 150, 152, 421, 500, 501, 502, 504, 506, 507, 605, 750, 751, 752, N15 (12 min walk)
Galwoldong • Lines: 100, 150, 152, 421, 500, 501, 502, 504, 505, 506, 507, 750, 751, 752, N15 (14 min walk)

Train

Seoul (19 min walk)
Yongsan (27 min walk)