Hwayang-dong

Hwayang-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul화양동
 • Hanja華陽洞
 • Revised RomanizationHwayang-dong
 • McCune–ReischauerHwayang-tong
Hwayang-dong, Seoul
Interactive map of Hwayang-dong
Coordinates: 37°32′26″N 127°04′21″E / 37.54059°N 127.07239°E / 37.54059; 127.07239
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total
1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total
25,570
 • Density22,600/km2 (58,600/sq mi)

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

Name origin

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

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 화양동 (Hwayang-dong 華陽洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 22, 2008.
  2. ^ "The origin of Hwayang-dong" (in Korean). Gwangjin District official site. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2008.


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