“Jamsil,” a name that echoes with the hum of silkworms and the shimmer of silk. Jamsil 7-dong is a neighborhood in Seoul with a fascinating story. Its very name hints at its origin. Let’s explore Jamsil 7-dong.
Once upon a time, during the Joseon period, the state encouraged sericulture. “Jam” means silkworm. “Sil” means room. Jamsil translates to a room for silkworm breeding. To promote this industry, they founded Dongjamsil. It was the “east place for sericulture” near Seoul.
Now, Jamsil 7-dong is part of the larger Jamsil-dong. This area boasts a total size of 5.21 square kilometers. In 2013, it had a population of 115,739 people. That’s a density of about 22,000 people per square kilometer.
Modern Jamsil 7-dong is very different. It is home to many attractions. Lotte World is here. Jamsil Baseball Stadium draws crowds. You can relax at Jamsil Hangang Park. Sincheon offers more to explore.
Jamsil Station is a major transportation hub in Jamsil 7-dong. It serves both Line 2 and Line 8 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Lotte World connects directly to Line 2 of the station. Due to its location, it’s also called Songpa-gu Office Station.
In 2024, Jamsil Station became Seoul’s busiest subway station. It surpassed Gangnam Station with an average of 155,229 passengers daily on Line 2. This makes Jamsil 7-dong a vibrant and bustling part of Seoul.
There is also Jamsilsaenae Station in Jamsil 7-dong. It was formerly called Sincheon Station. The Sports Complex station is also nearby.
Many schools call Jamsil 7-dong home. They are Seoul Beodeul Elementary School. Seoul Jamil Elementary School. Seoul Jamjeon Elementary School. Seoul Jamsin Elementary School. Seoul Sincheon Elementary School. Seoul Songjeon Elementary School. There are also several middle and high schools. Aju Middle School. Chungshin Girls’ Middle School. Jamsin Middle School. Sincheon Middle School. Chungshin Girls’ High School. Jamil High School. Jamsin High School. Youngdongil High School.
Imagine walking through Jamsil 7-dong today. You see modern buildings. You hear the sounds of city life. But remember the silkworms. Remember the Joseon Dynasty. This neighborhood has transformed over time. It has grown from a place of silk production to a modern hub. Jamsil 7-dong is a blend of history and progress.