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and hill/mountain. It sits to the North of the
Han River
under the shadow of
Seoul Tower. Geographically, it is
located right in the center of Seoul. It is home to roughly 250,000 people, and
is divided into 20
dong,
or neighborhoods. Notable locations in Yongsan District include
Yongsan Station, the sprawling
Yongsan Electronics Market,
Haebangchon
and the
Itaewon co
mmercial
district. Itaewon is widely known as one of the most ethnically diverse regions
in Korea. Many foreigners gravitate towards its shopping centers and nightlife