Sinsa-dong (Korean신사동) is a ward of Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. This district contains many department stores, hairshops, churches, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.[1][2]

Sinsa-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul신사동
 • Hanja新沙洞
 • Revised RomanizationSinsa-dong
 • McCune–ReischauerSinsa-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total1.90 km2 (0.73 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total23,368
 • Density12,299/km2 (31,850/sq mi)

Transportation

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The area is served by Sinsa station on the Seoul Subway Line 3, and Seoul buses.[3]

Education

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In Sinsa-dong, there are three schools: Singu Primary school (From Grade 1 to Grade 6), Sinsa Junior High school (From Grade 7 to Grade 9) and Hyundai Senior High school (Grade 10 to Grade 12). Sinsa Junior High school and Hyundai Senior High school are located just next to each other.

Visitor attractions

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In the area is Garosu-gil, a notable upscale shopping street. It is often called the "artists' street" due to its designer stores, unique coffee shops, and scenery.[4]

Hangang Park, between Hannam Bridge and Banpo Bridge, has sports facilities such as basketball court, tennis court and swimming pool. In addition, people can find a luxurious ferry boat restaurant in Hangang park.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b 신사동 (Sinsa-dong 新沙洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
  2. ^ "The origin of the names: Sinsa-dong" (in Korean). Gangnam District official site. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
  3. ^ Seoul TOPIS Bus Route Information Archived 2011-04-17 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길)". Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길). Retrieved 2023-09-03.
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