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Myeong-dong
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<p>Myeong-dong is a <a href="/facts/Dong_(administrative_division)/JlUQ1El3"><i>dong</i></a> (neighborhood) in <a href="/facts/Jung_District/ArVmAcad">Jung District</a>, <a href="/facts/Seoul/H0Xloz9o">Seoul</a>, South Korea between <a href="/facts/Chungmu-ro/jFPTTnWV">Chungmu-ro</a>, <a href="/facts/Euljiro/YkYolcD3">Eulji-ro</a>, and <a href="/facts/Namdaemun/1m6bm41w">Namdaemun-ro</a>. Myeongdong is known for being one of Seoul's main shopping, parade route, and tourism districts. In 2023, it was listed as the ninth most expensive shopping street in the world. The area is known for its two historically significant sites, namely the <a href="/facts/Myeongdong_Cathedral/VIPJUvTa">Myeongdong Cathedral</a> and the Myeongdong Theater [ko]. Performances at Myeongdong Nanta Theater are popular. </p><p>Myeongdong covers 0.99 km² with a population of 3,409. </p>