Jeongdongjin, named for its location east of Gwanghwamun in Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty, should ideally align with the same longitude as Gwanghwamun. However, due to the limited surveying technology in the Joseon era, it has been revealed in modern times that this location isn’t precisely east of Gwanghwamun. Nevertheless, it is still referred to as “Jeongdongjin.” Situated to the ...
In Jeongdongjin, not far from the well-known Jeongdongjin Hourglass Park, you can find a unique cultural space. Nestled on one side of a street filled with seafood restaurants, this independent bookstore also serves as a small cinema, and it goes by the name “East Cine.” “A Small Cafe, a Small Cinema, a Small Bookstore, a Small Accommodation? East Cine” Defining ...
For this trip to Gangneung, I chose a hotel located in Jeongdongjin. I planned to explore Gangneung city on the first day and the outskirts of Gangneung on the second day, so I decided to start the second day in Jeongdongjin. “Jeongdongjin: Oasis Hotel” The place I chose for accommodation in Jeongdongjin is called the Oasis Hotel. It’s not far ...