Road Name Stories
Discover the fascinating stories and origins behind the road names you see every day.
The Spirit of General Eulji Mundeok
Named after General Eulji Mundeok of Goguryeo. Recently popular as 'Hipji-ro', a blend of industrial history and modern vibes.
Road of King Sejong the Great
Named after King Sejong the Great. It serves as the historical and administrative heart of South Korea.
A Bridge of Friendship: Seoul and Tehran
Named in 1977 to commemorate the sister city relationship between Seoul and Tehran. Now the hub of Korea's venture industry.
The Spirit of Admiral Yi Sun-sin
Named after Admiral Yi Sun-sin's honorary title. Historically known as the mecca of the Korean film industry.
A Road Named After a Fairy Tale
Named to commemorate the actual setting of the Korean folktale 'Kongjwi and Patjwi'. The first road in Korea named after folktale characters.
The Punch Bowl: Beauty from Scars
Named by a war correspondent during the Korean War because the basin terrain resembled a punch bowl.
The Road of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho
Named after independence activist Ahn Chang-ho (pen name Dosan). Home to Dosan Park and his memorial hall.
The Street of the Great Bell
Literally 'Bell Street', named after the Bosingak Bell Pavilion. The historic commercial heart of Seoul.
Road of Scholar Yulgok Yi I
Named after Yulgok Yi I, a preeminent Neo-Confucian scholar and politician of the Joseon Dynasty.
Road of Master Toegye Yi Hwang
Named to honor the scholarly virtue of Toegye Yi Hwang, the great master of Korean Neo-Confucianism.
The Pavilion of Han Myeong-hoe
Named after 'Apgujeong', a pavilion built by Han Myeong-hoe. Now synonymous with luxury and fashion.