Yeouido
A river island on the Han in Seoul, 8.4 square kilometres in size and the city's main finance and broadcasting district. Its riverside park is a favourite spot for picnics, and the National Assembly sits at its western end.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 37.5266, 126.9230
Get the Yeouido stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Yeouido. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Seoul volume with your photos and a note.
Near Yeouido
Yoido Full Gospel Church 0.5 km
A Pentecostal church on Yeouido island in Seoul, reported to have around 870,000 members and often called the largest of its kind in the world. Its large sanctuary holds several services each Sunday.
Mapo Bridge 1.4 km
A bridge across the Han River in Seoul, linking Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District. Seoul Subway Line 5 runs beneath its deck, and it is well known for its view of the river and the Yeouido skyline.
63 Building 1.7 km
A gold glass skyscraper on the island of Yeouido, rising 249.6 metres above the Han River in Seoul. It holds an aquarium, an art gallery and an observation deck, and it is one of the best known landmarks on the riverfront.
War Memorial of Korea 4.9 km
A museum and memorial in Yongsan, Seoul, opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters. Its halls and outdoor displays of aircraft and tanks cover Korean military history, with a large section on the Korean War.
National Museum of Korea 5.1 km
The flagship museum of Korean history and art, located near Yongsan in Seoul. Founded in 1945, it moved to its present building in 2005 and holds thousands of objects from prehistoric tools to Goryeo celadon and Buddhist sculpture.
Seoul World Cup Stadium 5.2 km
A football stadium in Mapo District, Seoul, also known as the Sangam Stadium. It was built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and it is now the home ground of the club FC Seoul.
Seoul National Cemetery 5.3 km
A national cemetery in Dongjak District, Seoul, where Korean veterans, presidents and patriots are buried. It stands on a green hillside above the Han River and is a place of remembrance for the nation's war dead.
Namdaemun Market 6.0 km
A large traditional market in Seoul beside Namdaemun, the main southern gate of the old city. It opened in 1414 during the Joseon period and is among the oldest markets in Korea, selling clothing, kitchenware and food.
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Questions
Where is Yeouido?
Yeouido is in Seoul, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Yoido Full Gospel Church (0.5 km), Mapo Bridge (1.4 km), 63 Building (1.7 km).
How do I get the Yeouido stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Yeouido and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Seoul volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Yeouido before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Seoul volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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