Driving in Seoul - Ep. 07: Mapo District(서울 마포구) - Business center of western Seoul

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≤ Shortcut
0:13 - Mapo-gu Office
1:38 - Gongdeok Station (Seoul Subway Line 5/6/Gyeongui-Jungang & Airport Railroad Express, 공덕역)
5:06 - Aeogae Station (Seoul Subway Line 5, 애오개역)
6:40 - Ahyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 아현역)
8:20 - Ewha Womans Univ. Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 이대역)
12:43 - Sinchon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 신촌역)
16:22 - Hongik Univ. Station (Seoul Subway Line 2/Gyeongui-Jungang & Airport Railroad Express, 홍대입구역)
19:02 - Hapjeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2/6, 합정역)
21:32 - Mangwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 6, 망원역)
24:23 - Mapo-gu Office Station (Seoul Subway Line 6, 마포구청역)
33:50 - Digital Media City (DMC, 디지털미디어시티)


👣 Location - https://goo.gl/maps/FVTpoJxXhVM2 (Mapo-gu)


👉 About Mapo District (Mapo-gu)
Mapo District (Mapo-gu) is a gu, or district, within Seoul, South Korea. It lies northwest of the Han River. Several universities and government buildings are located there. Mapo is well known for the Hongdae club district around Hongik University. The Seoul World Cup Stadium, a famous landmark in Seoul, is located in Sangam town in northwest Mapo. Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 2, Line 5 and Line 6 pass through this district.
(*Refer to Wikipedia)

° Places to visit in Mapo district
╰ Seoul World Cup Stadium - https://goo.gl/maps/D6obsYbLKYo
Seoul World Cup Stadium is shaped like a traditional Korean kite, and if seen from above, it looks as if a rectangular shield is being flown like a kite. The shape of the stadium represents flight towards victory, and it combines the hopes of the World Cup games and spirit and traditional culture of the Korean people.

╰ Haneul Park - https://goo.gl/maps/Er9Fa2uEW5S2
Haneul Park is the most popular of the five parks situated in World Cup Park which was built to commemorate the 17th FIFA World Cup. Like its name Haneul, which means "sky" in Korean, the park is situated on the highest part of World Cup Park and offers breathtaking views of Seoul. Once a landfill, Haneul Park is an incredible example of ecological and urban regeneration.

╰ Hongdae - https://goo.gl/maps/4RQZfBmh4NK2
Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around.

╰ Gyeongui Line Forest Park - https://goo.gl/maps/xck2c18UyGH2
It’s a unique place where Seoulites and tourists alike can enjoy urban culture and greenery at the same time. The revived Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a wonderful place for family outings, to hang out with friends or go on a date. For tourists, a trip here is also a great way to mix with locals. Walking through the park is a wonderful way to experience Seoul history, and you can visit some fun, trendy neighborhoods like Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong, which are located right along the park.

╰ Digital Media City - https://goo.gl/maps/7w5yj3F75Fw
Digital Media City is located in Sangam-dong and was purpose-built to house Korea's media, entertainment, and the IT industries with the aim of becoming the new epicenter for Hallyu content and production. Three of Korea's major broadcasting companies, KBS, MBC, and SBS have offices and studios here.

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