Jeong-dong () is a legal dong (neighbourhood) of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It is governed by its administrative dong, Sogong-dong.
It is an historical area with Deoksugung from the Joseon period and some of Korea's first modern schools and churches. It also home to contemporary museums, galleries and theaters along tree-lined streets and cobblestone alleyways.
Festival
- Jeong-dong Culture Night - It is the place where modern Western culture first took root, including Deoksugung Palace where the king stayed during the Joseon period. Ewha School, , Chungdong First Methodist Church etc. have been around for more than 100 years to tell the vivid history of Jeong-dong. Jeong-dong Culture Night offers various cultural experiences for domestic and international visitors. Programs such as Eoga Parade, military music parade, concerts, story-telling, busking and film exhibitions will be held in connection with the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
Attractions
Canadian Diplomatic Complex
Jeong-dong is home to Canadian embassy in South Korea. Opened in 2007 and designed by Zeidler Architecture replacing the first permanent mission from 1974. Located a short distance on the same street are the diplomatic missions of the Netherlands and New Zealand.
Education
Schools located in Jeong-dong:
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