Sillim-dong
dong in Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Sillim-dong (Korean: 신림동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul National University and Nokdu Street are located in the town. Its name means "new forest", which was derived from the woods outstretched from Mt. Gwanak. It consists of 11 administrative neighbourhoods.
In a survey conducted in 2011 by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs on 92 Administrative divisions across the country, it reported that the bus stops in Sillim-dong are among the busiest in the country.
It is home to natural monument 271 of South Korea, a cork oak tree (Quercus variabilis).
Administrative divisions
As of September 2008, there are 11 administrative neighborhoods (dong) in Sillim.
Attractions
Seoul National University
Kyujanggak Archives
Seoul National University Museum of Art
Horim Museum
Sundae Town
Traffic
Sillim Station
Street Nambu, Street Sillim
In popular culture
It is the home of Kim Young-mi (Player 095) in Squid Game (season 2).
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