Jongno
종로구 | |
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종로구 · 鐘路區 | |
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[1]) | |
• 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 a district (gu) in 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.