Songcheon-dong (Korean: 송천동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Gangbuk District, Seoul, South Korea. On June 30, 2008, former Mia-5 and 8 dongs were combined to create this dong.
Songcheon-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 송천동 |
| • Hanja | 松泉洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Songcheon-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Songch'ŏn-tong |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.93 km2 (6.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 62,925 |
| • Density | 3,700/km2 (9,600/sq mi) |
Etymology
editDuring the late Goryeo period, there was a belief that "the Lee family will establish their capital in Hanyang (Han Yang)." This belief spread through a book called "Seowungwanbigi" (書雲觀秘記). Upon hearing that the oak trees beneath Samgaksan Mountain in Hanyang were flourishing, it was considered an auspicious sign for the prosperity of the Lee family. Consequently, a team was sent to cut down these oak trees, and this place came to be known as "Beolli" (伐李), which later transformed into "Beolli" (번리). At that time, the natural village of Beondong was referred to as Upper Beolli, Middle Beolli, and Lower Beolli, depending on its location.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 송천동 (Songcheon-dong 松川洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
External links
edit- Gangbuk District official website
- Gangbuk District map at the Gangbuk District official website
- (in Korean) Songcheon-dong resident office website
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