Singil-dong (Korean: 신길동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Singil-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 신길동 |
| • Hanja | 新吉洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Singil-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Sin'gil-tong |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.58 km2 (1.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 146,519 |
| • Density | 41,000/km2 (110,000/sq mi) |
Overview
editSingil-dong, positioned in proximity to Yeouido and Saetgang, historically served as a pivotal transportation nexus distinguished by its ferry terminal, Banghakhojin (放鶴湖津), which facilitated access to Seoul during the Joseon period. Predominantly characterized as an agricultural enclave, the area featured extensive flatlands dominating its topography. The etymology of the appellation "Singil-dong" remains uncertain, however, it is conjectured to have been bestowed with aspirations for auspicious occurrences within the community, as "Singil (新吉)" connotes "new luck" or "good fortune," ostensibly in allusion to its port status.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 신길동 (Singil-dong 新吉洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
- ^ "The origin of Singil-dong" (in Korean). Yeongdeungpo District official site. Archived from the original on 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
External links
edit- Yeongdeungpo District official website
- Yeongdeungpo District map at The Yeongdeungpo District official website
- (in Korean) Singil 1-dong resident office website[permanent dead link]
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