Yeonnam-dong

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Yeonnam-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 •  Hangul 연남동
 •  Hanja 延 南 洞
 •  Revised Romanization Yeonnam dong
 •  McCune–Reischauer Yŏnnam dong
Country South Korea
Area
 • Total0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2001) [1]
 • Total18,904
 • Density29,000/km2 (75,000/sq mi)

Yeonnam-dong is a dong , neighbourhood of the Mapo-gu district in Seoul, South Korea. [1] [2] The neighbourhood that was once simply a home to locals, has now emerged into a trendy location for many aspiring artists and designers. [3] As more unique shops and cafes began to fill the streets and alleyways, the area gradually became a very popular area for young university students and tourists. The most popular attraction in Yeonnam-dong is Gyeongui Line Forest Park where the Gyeongui Line train formerly ran before it was moved underground. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "연남동 (Yeonnam-dong 延南洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia . Retrieved 2008-05-11.
  2. ↑ "The origin of the dong' name (Yeonnam-dong 연남동)" (in Korean). Mapo-gu official site. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
  3. ↑ "Tour of Yeonnam-dong, Seoul's Hippest Neighborhood". english.visitkorea.or.kr. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  4. ↑ "Tour of Yeonnam-dong, Seoul's Hippest Neighborhood". english.visitkorea.or.kr. Retrieved 2020-04-11.


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