Yeouido is an 8.4 square kilometer
(km2) island by the Han River. It’s one of Seoul’s main political and financial districts.
* square kilometer (km2): 제곱킬로미터
ex> Koreans typically use square
kilometers when describing how large an area is.
ex> The company is located in the
center of the financial district.
It is
packed with famous landmarks. The most prominent
one is the National Assembly Building.
ex> The Empire State Building is a famous
landmark in New York City.
Yeouido is also home to two of
the four major broadcasting networks in Korea, KBS and MBC.
* be home to: ~가 위치한 곳이다, ~의 고향이다
ex> The city is home to half a
million people.
ex> The national park is home to
several endangered species.
ex> Korea is home to some of
the largest electronics companies in the world.
The
Korea Stock Exchange is also located in the area.
The well-known
63 Building, which was Korea’s tallest building upon its completion in 1985, is also in Yeouido.
Subway Lines 5 and 9 connect Yeouido with the rest of
Seoul.
The area is a popular destination to enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring.
ex> Many people go to Yeouido to enjoy cherry blossoms.
@ I was so relieved. 정말 다행이었어. / 한시름 놓았어.
<HOMEWORK>
1. He has his own office in the financial district.
2. There is no famous landmark in this area.
3. Europe is home to many successful global brands.
4. My family goes to enjoy cherry blossoms every spring.
@ Related Topics>> Cherry
Blossom Festival
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