Hwayang-dong

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Hwayang-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 •  Hangul 화양동
 •  Hanja 華 陽 洞
 •  Revised Romanization Hwayang-dong
 •  McCune–Reischauer Hwayang-tong
Hwayangdong.jpg
Hwayang-dong, Seoul
Country South Korea
Area
 • Total1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2001) [1]
 • Total25,570
 • Density23,000/km2 (59,000/sq mi)
Gwangjin Hwayang-dong Community Service Center Gwangjin Hwayang-dong Community Service Center 20130605 141020.jpg
Gwangjin Hwayang-dong Community Service Center

Hwayang-dong is a dong located in west Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea. [1] [2] It was incorporated into Gwangjin-gu on 13 August 1949. It is a mixed residential and small business area. Mojin-dong is also administered by Hwayang-dong and contains Konkuk University.

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Name origin

The name "Hwayang-dong" is derived from Hwayangjeong (華陽亭), which was established during the Joseon Dynasty.

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References

  1. 1 2 "화양동 (Hwayang-dong 華陽洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-22.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. ↑ "The origin of Hwayang-dong" (in Korean). Gwangjin-gu official site. Retrieved 2008-04-22.[ permanent dead link ]


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