Official / Local Name구의3동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Gwangjin-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5323°N, 127.0945°E · 24 m
Overview
Guui-dong (구의3동) is a lively urban district in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 24 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 구의3동 (Guui-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Gwangjin-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 24 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Kangbyŏn Station (강변역) (0.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏnghwa-sa (영화사) (2.5 km) · Hwayangsa (화양사) (2.5 km) · Kiwŏnjŏng-sa (기원정사) (2.7 km) · Eorinidaegongwon (어린이대공원) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kuŭisam-dong (구의3동) (0.4 km), Chayangi-dong (자양2동) (1.1 km), Kuŭi-dong (구의동) (1.1 km), Kuŭiil-tong (구의1동) (1.2 km), Chayangil-tong (자양1동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Guui-dong (구의1동) (1.1 km) · Gwangjin-gu (광진구) (1.2 km) · Jayang-dong (자양2동) (1.2 km) · Jayang-dong (자양1동) (1.3 km) · Pungnap-dong (풍납2동) (1.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Kangbyŏn Station (강변역) (0.3 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon (ICN) & Gimpo (GMP); 9+ subway lines and KTX hub at Seoul Station, Yongsan & Suseo (SRT). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "구의3동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏnghwa-sa (영화사) (2.5 km) — Guui-dong (구의3동)
- Hwayangsa (화양사) (2.5 km) — Guui-dong (구의3동)
- Kiwŏnjŏng-sa (기원정사) (2.7 km) — Guui-dong (구의3동)
- Eorinidaegongwon (어린이대공원) (2.1 km) — Guui-dong (구의3동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Euljiro and Jongno brass-pot 설렁탕 (Seolleongtang, milky 12-hour ox-bone broth with thin wheat noodles) and hand-cut 칼국수 (Kalguksu) in anchovy-kelp stock.
- Charcoal-grilled Mapo 돼지갈비 (marinated pork ribs), sizzling Gwangjang Market 녹두빈대떡 (crispy mung-bean pancakes), and 1++ Hanwoo beef cuts at Majang Market.
- Aged clay-jar Yangnyeom-jang sauces, handmade Insadong honey-sesame 강정 (Gangjeong) confections, and small-batch unfiltered Seoul 탁주 (Takju/Makgeolli).
- Office workers and locals gather after sunset at glowing orange 포장마차 (Pojangmacha street tents) or neighborhood BBQ tables to pair smoky grilled pork belly with crisp soju and refillable seasonal banchan. Across Guui-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gwangjin-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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