Sungshin Women's University, Seoul

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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. Today, the university comprises ten colleges and five graduate schools with total enrollment of about 12,000 students. In 2006, the university rebuilt the Sungshin Hall to mark the university's 70th anniversary. Also, Sungshin Women's University has succeeded to annex the nursing college of a national hospital, the first event of its kind to happen in South Korea. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°35'30"N, 127°1'17"E

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성북구 (동선동)Seoul South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Naksan, Hyehwamun, Lock Museum, Marronnier Park.

1.1 miSW
Park
Naksan, Seoul
28 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, lies Naksan Park, an urban haven that offers a serene escape from the city's frenetic pace. This park, known for its scenic beauty and historical significance, is a cherished green space in the heart of the...
1 miW
City gate, Historical place, Trail
Hyehwamun, Seoul
26 min walk • Hyehwamun is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is also known as Dongsomun.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Lock Museum, Seoul
31 min walk • The Lock Museum is a private museum in Seoul, South Korea. It is directed by Mr. Hongkyu Choi.
1.3 miSW
Park
Marronnier Park, Seoul
33 min walk • Marronnier Park is a park in the Daehangno district of Seoul.
1.1 miSE
Shopping, Market
Gyeongdong Market, Seoul
29 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Korea University Museum, Seoul
18 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...
1.3 miSW
Museum
Seoul City Wall Museum, Seoul
33 min walk • The Seoul City Wall Museum is a museum in Jongno-5.6 ga Subdistrict, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
1.1 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
29 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.
0.4 miE
Temple
Gaeunsa, Seoul
10 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.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood, Street art, Village
Ihwa Mural Village, Seoul
34 min walk • Ihwa Mural Village, is an area of Ihwa-dong, Seoul near Naksan Park that was revitalized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's public art "Ihwa-dong Naksan Project" in 2006, with paintings and installation art of about 70 artists.
0.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Anam-dong, Seoul
10 min walk • Anam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Dongseon-dong, Seoul (6 min walk), Seongbuk District, Seoul (7 min walk), Gaeunsa, Seoul (10 min walk), Anam-dong, Seoul (10 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Sungshin Women's University:

Bus

Donam Crossroad Sungshin Women's University Entrance • Lines: 106 (6 min walk)
Miari Hill • Lines: 106 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Sungshin Women's University • Lines: W (7 min walk)
Jeongneung • Lines: W (23 min walk)

Metro

Sungshin Women's Univ. • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)
Bomun • Lines: 6 (12 min walk)

Train

Changsin (23 min walk)
Wolgok (34 min walk)