Jongno District
Jongno
종로구 | |
|---|---|
| 종로구 · 鐘路區 | |
Gyeongbokgung, with Bugaksan in the background | |
Location of Jongno District in Seoul | |
| Coordinates: 37°35′58″N 126°58′29″E / 37.59944°N 126.97472°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Sudogwon |
| Special City | Seoul |
| Administrative dong | 19 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Jongno-gu Council |
| • Mayor | Chung Moon-heon (People Power) |
| • MNA | Choi Jae-hyung (People Power) |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.92 km2 (9.24 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 138,879 |
| • Density | 5,800/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) |
| Postal code | 03000~03299 |
| Area code | 02-300,700 |
| Website | Jongno District official website |
Jongno District (Korean: 종로구; RR: Jongno-gu) is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. It is the historic center of Seoul that contains Gyeongbokgung, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and the Blue House, the former presidential residence. Jongno District has a high concentration of historical sites, many dating back to the Goryeo period. Places like Sungkyunkwan,Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Dongdaemun are all located within the area of the district.