Dorim-dong

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Dorim-dong
Korean transcription(s)
   Hangul 도림동
   Hanja
   Revised Romanization Dorim-dong
   McCune–Reischauer Torim-tong
Dorim-dong Comunity Service Center 20140606 181158.JPG
Dorim-dong Community Service Center
Country South Korea
Area
  Total0.89 km2 (0.34 sq mi)
Population
 (2001) [1]
  Total23,276
  Density26,000/km2 (68,000/sq mi)

Dorim-dong is a dong , neighbourhood of Yeongdeungpo-gu in Seoul, South Korea. [1] [2]

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Overview

Dorim-dong, originally referred to as "Dojimiri" or "Dwaeumiri," derived its name from the mountainous landscape that once encased it, resembling a fortress-like setting, despite its transformation into a residential locale. Over time, this appellation was condensed to "Dorim-ri."

During the Joseon Dynasty, Dorim-dong thrived as an agricultural hub, benefitting from its moist terrain ideal for cultivating barley, millet, maize, and beans. The vicinity near Dorimcheon witnessed the cultivation of buckwheat and adzuki beans, with the introduction of barley farming facilitated by the construction of levees.

Historically, the Dorim-dong region was delineated by natural boundaries, often denoted by names like Moratmal, Dwaejimaeul, and Jumakgeori during the Joseon era. In the administrative records of Gyeonggi-do Geumcheon-hyun Sangbuk-myeon, it was referred to as Doyamiri (도야미리). Following the establishment of Buk-myeon in Siheung-gun in 1914, Doyamiri was redesignated as Dorim-ri and assimilated into Buk-myeon. Its affiliation transitioned to Gyeongseongbu in 1936, where it was known as Dorimjeong (도림정). Subsequently, in 1946, it was subdivided into Dorim-dong and Saok-dong (사옥동, known today as Munrae-dong).

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References

  1. 1 2 "도림동 (Dorim-dong 道林洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia . Retrieved 2008-04-20.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. "The origin of Dorim-dong" (in Korean). Yeongdeungpo-gu official site. Archived from the original on 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2008-04-21.