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Sillim-dong (Korean: 신림동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University and Nokdu Street are located in the town. Its name means "new forest", which was derived from the woods outstretched from Mt. Gwanak. It consists 11 administrative neighbourhoods.

In a survey conducted in 2011 by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs on 92 Administrative divisions across the country, it reported that the bus stops in Sillim-dong are among the busiest in the country.

It is home to natural monument 271 of South Korea, a cork oak tree (Quercus variabilis)

Administrative divisions

As of September, 2008, there are 11 administrative neighborhoods (dong) in Sillim.

Attractions

• Seoul National University
  • Kyujanggak Archives
  • Seoul National University Museum of Art
• Horim Museum
• Sundae Town

Traffic

• Sillim Station
• Street Nambu, Street Sillim

See also

• Administrative divisions of South Korea

References

1. ^ 신림동 (Sillim-dong 新林洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
2. "The origin of Sillim-dong" (in Korean). Gwanak District official site. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
3. "Gangnam Busiest Subway Station in Korea". The Chosun Ilbo. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
4. 서울 신림동 굴참나무 (서울 新林洞 굴참나무) Cork oak tree in Sillim-dong, Seoul. heritage.go.kr. Retrieved 2024-01-04.

External links

• Official website
• Map of the area at the official website

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• Neighborhoods of Gwanak District