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Seongnam Arts Center
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Seongnam-si

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia

About Seongnam-si

Seongnam-si works well as a base: 20 minutes from Gwangju, 9km from Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky.

Seongnam-si is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 910,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gwangju, about 11 km away.

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What is there to see near Seongnam-si?

Within an hour or so of Seongnam-si: Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky (9 km), Lotte World (9 km), National Museum of Korea (17 km), Everland (17 km).

Are there any good drives near Seongnam-si?

The nearest famous roads are Hangyeryeong Pass, Misiryeong Pass and Daegwallyeong Pass.

Where is Seongnam-si?

Seongnam-si is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 11 km from Gwangju.

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Quick Information

Population
914,832
Continent
Asia
Country
South Korea
Region
Gyeonggi-do
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
37.4386, 127.1378

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Korea

Police
112
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Tourist helpline (English): 1330.

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Worth the detour from Seongnam-si

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky

South Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Lotte World

Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.

9 km · about 15 min drive

museum

National Museum of Korea

One of Asia's largest museums, showcasing Korean history and art from the Paleolithic era to modern times.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Everland

South Korea's largest theme park near Seoul featuring five themed zones, a zoo, and world-class roller coasters.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)

A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Cheonggyecheon Stream

A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Myeongdong

Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.

19 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Seongnam-si

3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.

  • Right hereLotte World Tower Seoul SkySouth Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
  • 18 kmN Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Seongnam-si.

Gwangju

🇰🇷 South Korea

11 km awayPop. 81,780

Hanam

🇰🇷 South Korea

13 km awayPop. 254,415

Guri-si

🇰🇷 South Korea

18 km awayPop. 195,236

Yongsan-dong

🇰🇷 South Korea

18 km awayPop. 12,612

Wabu

🇰🇷 South Korea

18 km awayPop. 96,775

Gunpo

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km awayPop. 286,485

Uiwang

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km awayPop. 63,040

Anyang-si

🇰🇷 South Korea

19 km awayPop. 595,644

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