Nokdu Street

Nokdu Street or Nokdu-geori is a street in Gwanak, Seoul. Located near Seoul National University, the alley was formed as a center of entertainment for students. The alley is crowded with many restaurants, markets, bars and pubs. In the vicinity, there are many private boarding homes, dormitories and lodges making dwelling place for students.

History

Nokdu Alley was formed in late 1970s, after Seoul National University was relocated. The name of the alley was derived from the traditional pub (makgeolli house) Nokdu-jip (Nokdu House), Which served as the center of the student activists at that time.

References

About Noktu Street (in Korean)

Seoul National University

Facilities	Kyujanggak Seoul National University Hospital Seoul National University Hospital Massacre Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Seoul National University Museum of Art Seoul National University Station

People	List of Seoul National University people

Related	Keijō Imperial University Musa Nokdu Street TEPS Gwanak District SKY universities

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