PHOTOS: Haebangchon, a trendy multicultural hub in Seoul
By Han Jun-guPosted : August 9, 2024, 15:05Updated : August 9, 2024, 15:05
SEOUL, August 9 (AJU PRESS) - Haebangchon, a hilly neighborhood in Seoul's Yongsan district, is a trendy multicultural hub, attracting both domestic and international visitors.
The area's name means "Liberation Village." During the Japanese occupation from 1910-45, it served as a Shinto shrine and military shooting range.
After Korea's liberation on Aug. 15, 1945, Haebangchon initially housed North Korean refugees, returnees and those displaced by the war. Its proximity to a U.S. military base also drew American personnel and other foreigners.
Today, Haebangchon is renowned for its unique atmosphere, panoramic views of Seoul and preserved traditional Korean characteristics.
Its evolution has made it a popular destination for tourists seeking an eclectic mix of old and new Korea.
This photo shows a view of Haebangchon in Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
This photo shows a view of Haebangchon in Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
A person walks on a street in Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
A bus operates in Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
A person walks in Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
Namsan Seoul Tower is seen from Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
People walk in Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
People relax in Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
People descend stairs in Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
A precariously parked vehicle in Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
People enjoy the night view in Haebangchon, Yongsan, Seoul, on Aug. 6, 2024. AJU PRESS Han Jun-gu
