Yongsan, situated at the heart of Seoul (Korea), is adjacent to Namsan Mountain to the north and Hangang River to the south. Yongsan is a historically significant district with long-standing traditions that have been upheld since ancient times. Some say that the name “Yongsan” (which means “dragon mountain” in Korean) comes from the shape of the area’s mountains, which resemble that of a dragon. It has a geographic area of 17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi), and is divided into 19 neighborhoods.

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