Yongmun-dong

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Yongmun-dong
Korean transcription(s)
   Hangul 용문동
   Hanja
   Revised Romanization Yongmun-dong
   McCune–Reischauer Yongmun-tong
Yongmundong-yongsangu.png
Country South Korea
Area
  Total0.28 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Population
 (2013) [1]
  Total12,974
  Density46,000/km2 (120,000/sq mi)

Yongmun-dong is a dong , neighbourhood of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea. [2] [3]

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Overview

Yongmun-dong was founded in 1946 and is known for its significant annual celebrations held on April 1st and October 17th. Historically, the eastern region of Yongmun-dong boasted a substantial peach orchard planting area.

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References

  1. "용산구청".
  2. "용문동 (Yongmun-dong 龍門洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia . Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  3. "The origin of dongs in Yongsan-gu" (in Korean). Yongsan-gu official site. Archived from the original on May 26, 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-21.