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ama



Joined: 27 May 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:53 am    Post subject: Dongdaemun Seoul Reply with quote

I have a contract offer in this part of Seoul. This will be my first year in Korea so I was curious about this part of town. I have read that it is not the best part of Seoul, but is it that bad?

Edit: I suppose this should be in the general discussion forum, but not sure how to move it.
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Scamps



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've been in Seoul for 3 years and I think it would be great to work in Dongdaemun. It's very central and convenient to other parts of town. But there's plenty to do right around there as well. It's the biggest fashion and textile market in all of Asia I believe. Shopping malls there are open 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. It's a huge entertainment hub. Lots of international restaurants too. I'd definitely recommend it! It's also close to quieter university areas. It's in the middle of everything. You really can't go wrong.
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prideofidaho



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dongdaemun-gu and the area around Dongdaemun Stadium / gate are not the same.

I think Scamps is referring to the area around Dongdaemun Stadium / gate, but the op might be referring to the actual gu.

Either way, both are close-ish to one another. And everything is but a subway / bus ride away!
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bassexpander



Joined: 13 Sep 2007
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a huge area, actually. What "dong" area are you in?
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ama



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We will be in Jangan-4 dong.
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You should be OK. I'm in the Gunja area, which is very close to that. There are a fair number of newer high-rise apartments in that area, if memory serves. It's a decent location for getting around town in, too. Purple line will take you right into the heart of Seoul and beyond. The Olive line will take you down to Kangnam really fast.

Good place to be for travel, all things considered.
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kingsqueen333



Joined: 05 Aug 2009

PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:11 am    Post subject: Moving as well! Reply with quote

ama wrote:
We will be in Jangan-4 dong.


I'm moving to JangAn-Dong as well. Are you there yet? How is the experience so far?
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As a note, the Jagandong district is/was one of the large nightclub/hotel/hooker areas in Seoul. There was a massive crackdown on it all a year ago, and several of the worst offenders were pushed out. There is still A LOT of nightclub/hotel business on the main Jagandong drag, though. Hookers don't walk the streets around Seoul much (except a few in Itaewon) so you really won't notice it, other than lots of neon.
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winterfall



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dongdameun is a very popular tourist area. Especially with Japanese tourists. Good location, nearly in the middle of Seoul. Its a good starting location if your new to Korea. You get the Korean flavor but your leaning more towards the international scene.
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definitely maybe



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

winterfall wrote:
Dongdameun is a very popular tourist area. Especially with Japanese tourists. Good location, nearly in the middle of Seoul. Its a good starting location if your new to Korea. You get the Korean flavor but your leaning more towards the international scene.


Again, as Bass already explained, Dongdaemun Stadium/Market are not in Dongdaemun-gu. The OP is headed to Dongdaemun-gu, and will be closer to Konkuk University.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The negative about the Jagandong area, from a foreigner's standpoint, is that the area SUCKS for restaurants. Most are crappy Korean ajoshi dirty-spoon places where they get drunk before banging the hookers... not tasty family places for good meals... and NOTHING foreign here in terms of restaurants. You have to travel a station or two to find a McDonalds, for example (not that you'd want to eat there often).
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kiknkorea



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, it's not really the "best part of Seoul," but it's not bad either.

If you think you can handle living in a busy area and want to live in Seoul, you'll be fine.
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winterfall



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

definitely maybe wrote:
winterfall wrote:
Dongdameun is a very popular tourist area. Especially with Japanese tourists. Good location, nearly in the middle of Seoul. Its a good starting location if your new to Korea. You get the Korean flavor but your leaning more towards the international scene.


Again, as Bass already explained, Dongdaemun Stadium/Market are not in Dongdaemun-gu. The OP is headed to Dongdaemun-gu, and will be closer to Konkuk University.


sorry I just skimmed the post.
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You sure it's Jangan 4-dong?

I can only find 2 dong's listed on the map.
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kingsqueen333



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is my school's address, How do you figure out which Dong it is?

4th Fl. Samhyub BD. 107-8. JangAn-Dong. Dongdaemun-Gu.

Seoul, Korea


Do people looking for hookers and such as mentioned above normally mess with foreigners or leave them alone? What should I expect? How should I respond?
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