Myeongdong 명동 & Myeongdong Cathedral 명동성당

Myeongdong dates back to the Joseon Dynasty when it was called Myeongryebang (명례방, 明禮坊) and mostly a residential area. During the Japanese occupation the name was changed to Myeongchijeong (명치정, 明治町) and became more of a commercial district, being influenced by the rising commerce in the neighboring Chungmuro area.[1] It became the official district of Myeongdong in 1946, after independence.[2]

After the Korean War and into the 1960s, the economy blossomed and the financial sector from Namdaemun-ro and Euljiro gradually expanded into Myeongdong. The area flourished as city renovations took place and highrise buildings were built. Many department stores, shopping centers, restaurants, upscale shops and boutiques set up their businesses in Myeongdong and it became the mecca for the young and trendy in the 1970s.[1]

Besides being a major commerical and financial district, Myeongdong has been a popular location for political demonstrations and protests, especially during the turbulent years of the 1980s and 1990s. Myeongdong Cathedral has been a frequent spot for many of these demonstrations and still is to this day.[2]

As of March 2000, Myeongdong's has been designated as a special Tourism Promotion Area and is one of the stops on the official Seoul City Bus tour's main route.[

http://www.ask.com/wiki/Myeongdong
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myeongdong
http://www.ask.com/wiki/Myeongdong_Cathedral?qsrc=3044
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myeongdong_Cathedral

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[marajaw422]

at the beginning of the video, which subway exit number was it???

[michaelarnold13]

Im not exactly sure,Ive just gone out the area I know

Walk off the train and look for 6 7 or 8

Its the most common/popular exit and a map at the station will show you Migliore department store

Thats the exit (beside the department store)

[tokee1234567]

btw, the only people who go out saying the "jesus heaven, no jesus hell" are non-catholics. catholics have good relationships with buddhists, whereas protestants are known for persecuting the buddhists, and some branch of protestants go around destroying/setting fires on buddhist temples and statues

[michaelarnold13]

yes, i realize this

its sad to see people put their own slant on relgion or fight other religions

Peace and love regardless, no matter what amd hopfully acceptance

[tokee1234567]

@michaelarnold13 are you still living in Korea? I am preparing my presentation and you have really awesome videos.

[michaelarnold13]

hi

no I left about 2 months ago

I lived in Korea about 10 years

Thank you VERY much :)

[AngryCrowTakesFlight]

@tokee1234567 right ... and no catholics are bad are they *cough* CHILD RAPISTS *COUGH*

I'm a Protestant and I know for a fact we don't encourage it and we know it's wrong.

[marajaw422]

@michaelarnold13 thanks alot! i kinda figure it out by looking at the map. Myeongdong is definitely one of the places i wanna go in Seoul, i cant wait to be there on Aug. it'll be my first time.

[TaiChiArtist]

Dude looks like James Woods.