Apgujeong-dong
| Apgujeong-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 압구정동 | 
| • Hanja | 狎鷗亭洞 | 
| • Revised Romanization | Apgujeong-dong | 
| • McCune–Reischauer | Apkujŏng-dong | 
| Apgujeong, Seoul | |
| Country | South Korea | 
| Area | |
|  • Total | 2.53 km2 (0.98 sq mi) | 
| Population  (2022) | |
|  • Total | 26,223 | 
| • Density | 10,400/km2 (27,000/sq mi) | 
Apgujeong-dong (Korean: 압구정동; Korean pronunciation: [apk͈udʑʌŋdoŋ]) is a ward of Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country. It was reported that housing price of Apgujeong-dong is approximately US$28,300 per one square meter by Korea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2019.
The Apgujeong originates from a pavilion with the same name founded by Han Myŏnghoe, a 15th-century high-ranking government official during the Joseon period. It is an upmarket residential, fashion, shopping, and educational area. The Hanja name translates into "Seagull Pavilion," a reference to his nickname, which itself was a reference and a mark of peace when viewing a group of seagulls flying.
One of the main shopping area is Apgujeong Rodeo Street, along with Cheongdam-dong Fashion Street in Cheongdam-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, which are connected by the main avenue Apgujeong-ro. It is seen as a fashionable and trendsetting destination.