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Jong-ro
Jongno or Jong-ro () is a trunk road and one of the oldest major east–west thoroughfares in Seoul, South Korea. Jongno connects Gwanghwamun Plaza to Dongdaemun.
Sejong-daero
thumb|Sejong-daero; with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on the left in 2006 with 16-lanes of traffic
Chungmuro
Chungmuro () is an avenue in length and in width and the area nearby, located in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. Since the 1960s, Chungmuro has been known as the street of culture, artists, and the film industry. Dansungsa, the first movie theater of Korea, established in 1907, is also situated in the area, then known by its Japanese name, Honmachi. Since 1974, Jongno 3(sam)-ga station has become the nearest station around. Chungmuro was named after Chungmugong, the posthumous title of Korean Admiral Yi Sun-shin, which means "martial duke of loyalty." The last syllable "ro" refers to road i
Teheran-ro
Teheran-ro (; named for Tehran, Iran) is a street in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea. It runs from Gangnam Station through Yeoksam-dong and into Samseong-dong. It is colloquially known as "Teheran Valley" (after Silicon Valley) due to the number of internet-related companies operating there. The district of Gangnam-gu experienced phenomenal growth and waves of construction, with Teheran-ro becoming one of the busiest streets in South Korea. Its counterpart, Seoul St. in Tehran, Iran, runs in the north of that city, close to the Evin district.
Daehangno
Daehangno () is a road in Jongno District, Seoul, connecting Jongno 50ga 82-1 (Jongno 5-ga Intersection) to Hyehwa-dong Rotary). It also refers to the surrounding area, a hub of cultural and artistic activity. The section from Jongno 5-ga to Ewha Intersection is a four-lane road, while the section from Ewha Intersection to Hyehwa-dong Rotary is a six-lane road. The Road derives its name from the former location of Seoul National University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Euljiro
Euljiro () is an avenue in Seoul named after Ŭlchi Mundŏk, the general who saved Korea from the invading Sui dynasty of China. During the period of Japanese rule, the street was known as Kogane-Cho ().
Namdaemunno
Namdaemunno (), also known as Namdaemun-ro, is a major thoroughfare in the central districts of Seoul, South Korea and a two-way road consisting of 8 lanes. With a 2 km length and a 40~50m width, Namdaemunno originates at Bosingak in Jongno District and terminates at Seoul Station in Jung District.