Cheongdam-dong explained

Cheongdam-dong
Translit Lang1:Korean
Translit Lang1 Type:Hangul
Translit Lang1 Info:청담동
Translit Lang1 Type1:Hanja
Translit Lang1 Info2:Cheongdam-dong
Translit Lang1 Info3:Ch'ŏngtam-tong
Translit Lang2 Type:Hangul
Translit Lang2 Type1:Hanja
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Korea
Subdivision Type1:Region
Seat Type:Capital
Parts Style:para
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Total Km2:2.33
Population Total:34262
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:14705
Blank Name Sec1:Dialect

Cheongdam-dong is a ward of Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea.[1] [2] The area is best known in South Korea as an affluent neighborhood populated by a disproportionately high number of high-income individuals and for having some of the most expensive real estate in the country. It is known as an upmarket shopping area, with the main shopping street dubbed Cheongdam Fashion Street.[3] Along with Apgujeong's Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main Apgujeong-ro, they are seen as fashionable and trendsetting destinations.[4] [5]

Characteristics

This area was originally named Chungsutgol which means clean water valley, for a clean pond that existed here during the Joseon Dynasty. Until Joseon Dynasty and the Japanese Colonial Era in the early 20th century, it was a part of Gyeonggi Province which currently indicates the outskirt of Seoul, the capital city of Republic of Korea. On January 1, 1963, Cheongdam-dong was incorporated into Seoul. On October 1, 1973, it became one of the 26 dong (neighborhoods) of the Gangnam District or Gangnam-gu. Gangnam-gu is one of the 25 gu (gu refers to local government district in Korea) in Seoul.[6] Since 1988, Cheongdam-dong has been divided into two sub-regions: Cheongdam 1 dong and Cheongdam 2 dong.[7]

Cheongdam-dong was underdeveloped up till 10 years ago, during which time, galleries moved to this area. It formed the existing gallery street, near the Galleria Department Store in Apgujeong-dong towards Cheongdam Park.[8] Apart from galleries and luxury shopping the area also has high-end restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes and beauty salons; and known as an upscale residential area, especially for Korean celebrities such as actors and K-pop artists. The 760-meter-long section of main street Apgujeong-ro, that runs from Apgujeongrodeo Station at Galleria Department Store to Cheongdam crossroad, has been dubbed the 'Cheongdam Fashion Street' or 'Cheongdamdong Street of Luxury Goods'. It is lined with stores of luxury brands, such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Burberry, as well as outlets for 3.1 Phillip Lim, Martin Margiela and Tory Burch and Korean designer Son Jung-wan.[9] [10]

Attractions

The area is the location for the headquarters of K-pop management companies S.M. Entertainment, Cube Entertainment, and J. Tune Entertainment, and was the location of the old building for JYP Entertainment, before it was moved near the Olympic Park, which is still in Gangnam District. Since January 2012, the area is also home to FNC Entertainment, who moved into their own company offices, separate from their parent company in Mnet Media Building in neighbouring Apgujeong-dong.[11] The MCM Haus flagship store is also located in the area. One half of the multi-colour facade is designed by British artist Richard Woods, while the other half of the exterior is decorated with individually numbered brass plates. It also has an Italian restaurant in the basement, furnished with Woods' designs.[12] [13]

Shopping and dining complex 10 Corso Como, opened in 2008, opposite the Galleria Department Store.[14] Also in September 2008, French jeweler Cartier opened its first flagship store in South Korea, named Cartier Maison, located on Apgujeong-ro, with its facade inspired by Korean Bojagi wrapping cloth. Helmed by Managing Director Philippe Galtie, he said It was the largest in Korea and at the time of opening it was the seventh largest in the world.[15]

In June 2012, luxury bridal gown designer Vera Wang opened her third global and first Asian flagship store 'Vera Wang Bridal Korea', helmed by President Jung Mi-ri, in Cheongdam-dong.[16]

In media

Transportation

There are mainly three types of public transportation running in and through Cheongdam-dong: Bus, Subway, and Taxi. An electronic pre-paid card called T-money can be typically used for all three types of transportation, in addition to credit cards and cash. For more information about getting around Cheongdam-dong, visit the official Korea Tourism webpage.[22]

Education

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 청담동 (Cheongdam-dong 淸潭洞). Doosan Encyclopedia. 17 April 2016. ko.
  2. Web site: The origin of the names: Samseong-dong . Gangnam District official site . 2008-04-14 . ko . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050201031435/http://tour.gangnam.go.kr/main_history/history10_04.html . 2005-02-01 .
  3. http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1389275 Visit Korea
  4. News: Rahn. Kim. Three Gangnam districts show latest fads. 11 April 2013. The Korea Times. 28 July 2011.
  5. Web site: Apgujeong & Cheongdam. Korea Tourism Organization. 11 April 2013. 20 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131220025132/http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/whereToShop/whereToShop.jsp?action=about&cid=995827. dead.
  6. Web site: History. Cheongdam-dong.
  7. Web site: 강남구글로벌 : Home<강남소개<역사<강남구연혁 . 2016-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160425141735/http://global.gangnam.go.kr/global/cts/view.do?pcode=GTS003&uId=47&menuNo=110035&lang=ko . 2016-04-25 . dead .
  8. News: Rahn. Kim. Galleries spruce up Cheongdam Street. 11 April 2013. The Korea Times. 27 November 2011.
  9. Web site: Cheongdamdong Street (청담동거리). Korea Tourism Organization. 11 April 2013. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203093956/http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1389275. dead.
  10. Web site: Cheongdam-dong Fashion (Celebrity) Street, Gangnam. Visit Seoul. Seoul City Tourism. 11 April 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141014113717/http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&m=0003001005007&p=03&art_id=228&lang=en&tab=info. 14 October 2014.
  11. News: Kim . Ji-soo . Carving out niche with pop rock bands . 9 March 2013 . . 22 February 2012 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130928012537/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2013/02/135_130953.html . 28 September 2013 .
  12. News: Garcia. Cathy Rose A.. Why are upscale stores in Seoul empty?. 10 April 2013. The Korea Times. 30 July 2010.
  13. News: MCM Haus Flagship store. 10 April 2013. CNN Travel. 1 June 2011.
  14. News: Kwon. Mee-yoo. Cheongdam sparkles with trendiest shops. 11 April 2013. The Korea Times. 16 December 2010.
  15. News: Garcia . Cathy Rose A. . Cartier Opens Flagship Store in Cheongdam . 9 March 2013 . . 28 September 2008 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131107000043/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2008/09/135_31778.html . 7 November 2013 .
  16. News: Lee. Rachel. Vera Wang opens 1st Asia flagship in Seoul. 16 December 2012. The Korea Times. 29 June 2012.
  17. News: Sunwoo . Carla . Shinhwa's comeback press conference to be streamed live . https://archive.today/20120715233819/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/html/977/2948977.html . usurped . July 15, 2012 . 4 May 2012 . . 25 February 2012.
  18. News: Shinhwa press conference to be broadcast live online. 13 December 2012. The Korea Times. 24 February 2012.
  19. News: Kim. Erika. Global Mnet to Relay Live Shinhwa's Comeback Conference Around the World. 3 March 2013. enewsWorld. 29 February 2012. CJ E&M.
  20. News: Ho. Stewart. Will Moon Geun Young Make Her Small Screen Comeback Through Cheongdamdong Alice?. 16 December 2012. enewsWorld. 10 August 2012. CJ E&M. https://archive.today/20130128224507/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=12105. 28 January 2013. dead.
  21. News: Jin-hai . Park . Psy showcases Korean fashion: 10 Corso Como Seoul offers fashion and culture in new Gangnam style . 7 May 2013 . . 8 May 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224105612/https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2013/05/135_135280.html . 24 December 2013 .
  22. Web site: Transportation in Cheongdam-dong. Cheongdam-dong. 17 April 2016.

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