Hwanghak-dong

Hwanghak-dong
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	황학동
• Hanja	黃鶴洞
• Revised Romanization	Hwanghak-dong
• McCune–Reischauer	Hwanghak-tong
Hwanghak-dong Resident Office
Country	South Korea
Area
• Total	0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi)
Population  (2013)
• Total	12,238
• Density	37,000/km2 (96,000/sq mi)

Hwanghak-dong (Korean: 황학동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.

Etymology

The exact origin of the name "Hwanghak-dong" is unclear. However, as documented in the "Daegyungseongjeongdo" from 1936, it is suggested that during that period, the area was predominantly fields, and the name "Hwanghak" was associated with a sudden appearance, possibly linked to this context. Furthermore, there exists an ancient natural slope known as "Baekhak-dong" within the present Sindang 5-dong vicinity, leading to speculation that the name "Hwanghak-dong" was coined in contrast to it.

Attractions

• Hwanghak-dong Flea Market

Transportation

• Sindang Station of

See also

• Administrative divisions of South Korea

References

• "Chronicle of Beopjeong-dong and Haengjeong-dong" (in Korean). Guro District Official website. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
• "Mapo Information". The chart of Beopjeong-dong assigned by Haengjeong-dong (행정동별 관할 법정동 일람표) (in Korean). Mapo District Official website. Archived from the original on 2007-11-05.

External links

• Jung-gu Official site in English
• (in Korean) Jung-gu Official site
• (in Korean) Jung-gu Tour Guide from the Official site
• (in Korean) Status quo of Jung-gu
• (in Korean) Resident offices and maps of Jung-gu
• (in Korean) Hwanghak-dong resident office website