Yongsan mourns loss of music, theater chief news stripes. There are 4 ways to get from yongsan station to itaewon by subway, taxi, towncar or foot. Tickets may be purchased at the dragon hill lodge and service members always have priority. Yongsan is in seouls geographic center, sandwiched between seouls two major cultural and economic centers, gangnam and jongnojung. However, i did have trouble navigating to the movie theater. Its projected to drop to 11,000 in august, he told residents at a town. Yongsan garrison, meaning dragon hill garrison, is an area roughly twothirds the size of new yorks central park located in the yongsan district of centra.
Bus schedules from yongsan to k16, camp casey, camp humphreys and incheon airport updated dec 2019. The movie times are horrible with the first showing usually starting around 1800. The land used by the yongsan garrison will be handed over to south korea, which hopes to turn the site into a seouls central park. There are 4 ways to get from seoul station to yongsan garrison by subway, taxi, towncar or foot. Additionally, the casey army community service acs hosts a weekly anger management class every tuesday from 10 a. It sits to the north of the han river under the shadow of seoul tower in the center of seoul. The exchange exchange stores movie guide showtimes. Six korean films will be shown at the multipurpose training facility at yongsan, the base movie theater at osan air base in osan, and the movie theater at camp. Usually only one showing on friday nights 2030 and the lines are lomg due to only one very gentleman on the cash register. I attempted to walk through the mall to get to the.
There are new 3d movies showing throughout the month. The movie theater shows new movies on fridays at 1900, saturdays and sundays at 1600 and 1900. Both commanders work together at the combined usag yongsan casey, an organization which includes other army installations including camp hovey, camp mobile, and the k16 air base. But some are much better than others and this is a rear example of a very nice korean theater. The us military is closing its yongsan military base in the south korean capital. Nov 08, 2017 we boarded chinook helicopters in a grassy field at yongsan garrison, the united states military base in seoul, and were soon in the air, glimpsing skyscrapers and suspension bridges through the. The movie theater is quite possibly the worst ive ever witnessed in daily operation. Us military warns about north korean propaganda at yongsan.
Theater of war is an innovative public health project that presents readings of ancient greek war plays as a catalyst for town hall discussions about the challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their caregivers and families today. The building on the right is the post exchange px snack bar. Monday jul 29 yongsan theater will be permanently closed. South korea opens worlds largest imax cinema hollywood. There was a large parking lot on south post in yongsan. For people who grew up around the base, it was where they learned. Toyland, baskinrobbins ice cream, and an odd little fried chicken take out counter. The actors were in seoul to film a korean war movie jangsari 9. Usually w8,000 adults and w6,500 students early morning first screening w4, 000 for both adults and students venue. Yongsan casey area off limits as of 02 january 2019 january 3, 2019 garrison commander bio. Yongsan garrison movie theater 2 tips from 30 visitors.
Varies check with your neighbourhood theatre or call 0230 cost. Bus schedules change frequently and subject to change at any time. Novotel suites ambassador seoul yongsan seoul dragon city. Yongsan district is a district of seoul, south korea. The yongsan garrison is slated to become a public park once the americans finish evacuating and the land is remediated, which could take decades. Yongsan to merge schools as us military population thins. Be sure to rub the the dragon lions noses out front.
The yongsan area has been occupied by foreign forces. Yongsangu is one of the 25 districts of seoul, south korea yongsan has a population of 3,814 2010 and has a geographic area of 17. Cj cgv, koreas largest cinema chain, opened the worlds biggest imax screen in its renovated cgv yongsan multiplex in seoul monday. Dec 27, 2017 the yongsan garrison has also influenced some south korean filmmakers, like director bong joonho, and his 2006 monster movie, the host. You may also want to have them check to ensure there are seats available as most people book online in advance, an option that is not. Nov 20, 2019 the garrison lies on 620 acres located within yongsan gu district of seoul, koreas capital a city of 16 million people. We boarded chinook helicopters in a grassy field at yongsan garrison, the united states military base in seoul, and were soon in the air, glimpsing. Exchange stores reel time movie guide the exchange. Things to see and do near yongsan in seoul june 9, 2019. Army yongsan garrison and other locations throughout south korea.
The theater was located next to knight field parade ground, which is behind and to the left in this view. Us ends 70 years of military presence in s korean capital. Cgv yongsan seoul 2020 all you need to know before you. Yongsan station to itaewon 3 ways to travel via subway. John wood, director of the garrisons music and theater program, died july 23 after suffering heart failure at samsung hospital, according to. Army garrison yongsan is home to more than 21,000 service members, families, civilians, contractors, retirees, korean augmentees to. The us militarys yongsan garrison leaves a mixed legacy in. Yongsan park idea competition, merit yongsan garrison us army base conversion. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times. In addition, there was a time for the dentist to directly check the childrens dental condition. The garrison has resources to help you navigate stressful times. See 5 photos and 2 tips from 30 visitors to yongsan garrison movie theater.
Singer and author samia mounts talks about growing up in a small american town with a twist. Yongsan garrison is located in the heart of the capitol city of seoul, south korea. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 56450 or garrison, mn. Please check latest information at bus stop or call 25th trans poc, cor. The garrison provides installation support to its main post, south post, hannam village housing, camp kim, sungnam golf course and camp coiner. The 10 best things to do near yongsan station, seoul. The venues for each film are listed in the section below the descriptions the following films are playing in seoul see also busan, daegu and daejeon screenings. It was in the heart of seoul, south korea, surrounded by concrete walls topped with concertina wire. The yongsan garrison was a symbol of the ussouth korea alliance but its occupation of prime real estate was also a longrunning source of friction. Although seoul boasts a population of over 11million, yongsan garrison enjoys the lifestyle of a suburb of a.
Yongsancasey area off limits as of 02 january 2019 january 3, 2019 garrison commander bio. I watched an early morning movie at the yongsan ipark cgv. Megan fox and george eads visited united states army garrison yongsan jan. There are no shortage of choices when it comes to movie theaters.
Aug 06, 2008 john wood, director of the garrisons music and theater program, died july 23 after suffering heart failure at samsung hospital, according to u. Listed below are our travelers top places to stay in yongsangu. The yongsan gas station will be open on friday, jan. The yongsancasey garrison commander approved the proposed termination of the heating season on or about 30 april 2020 and also approved the start of the air conditioning season on or about may 2020 when the regulatory conditions are met. Usag yongsan directory reel time movie theater base directory. Theatter garrisons in korea to charge for movie theater admission. May 08, 2020 camp humphreys bus schedule updated dec 2019. Seoul station to yongsan garrison 3 ways to travel via. The us militarys yongsan garrison leaves a mixed legacy.
Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The garrison lies on 620 acres located within yongsangu district of seoul, koreas capital a city of 16 million people. Jack cunningham once had a life filled with promise. Army garrison yongsan are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression. Showtimes and tickets for garrison, mn 56450 moviefone. Scott peterson said wednesday that yongsans population has fallen from 22,000 in may to 17,000.
At the movies this week seoul southkorea korea4expats. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. This resource guide is for members of the us military community at us army garrison yongsan including service members, family members, civilian personnel. Larry and his very busy community theater by micah granderson. This usag yongsan directory features the critical info youll need to navigate through the many facilities and recreational opportunities available on base. My staff and i would like to welcome you to seoul korea, yongsan garrison, home of the capital exchange.
Its name means dragon hill, derived from the hanja characters for dragon. The exchange movie guide showtimes yongsan exchange. Note that the end date we give can change, so we suggest that you call 0230 to confirm the times before you head out. The main area of interest here for travelers is itaewon, the most international and foreignerfriendly neighborhood in seoul, and one of the only places where you can find authentic mexican, turkish, middle eastern, and indian food on the entire peninsula. Facilities include multiple family housing areas with yards and treelined streets, plus the small wooded areas, a large shopping center commissary and exchange, army mwr facilities, hospital, a dental clinic, department of defense dependent schools, child development. Yongsan to merge schools as us military population thins in seoul. Sascom theater number 2 on the 8th us army compound main post in yongsan, seoul, south korea. Yongsan is located in central seoul on the northern bank of the han river, bordering the city districts of jung to the north, mapo. The following films are playing in seoul see also busan, daegu and daejeo n screenings.
During that time my father was a civilian employee of the united states agency for international development usaid which was part of the united states. I parked on the opposite side of the mall from the theater. Usfk presents korean film festival the seoul times. Admission prices to the reel time movie theater usag yongsan. I arrived at the mall at 0600 and had no trouble finding a place to park. Were taking you over to a different website and it may have a different privacy policy than ours. In high school, he was a basketball phenom with a full university scholarship, when suddenly, for reasons unknown, he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. It served as a general purpose space for a number of surrounding facilities.
337 1532 887 1524 1218 80 78 1406 1127 247 672 494 322 629 814 416 1337 1338 1084 478 333 1256 1459 1153 281 992 854 767 1424 456 894 448 460 1131 1094 1345 1064 99 1139 218