Suyu-dong (Korean: 수유동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Gangbuk District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2] From June 30 of 2008, six administrative Suyu-dongs were divided to Insu-dong (Suyu 5 and 6 dong), Ui-dong (Suyu 4-dong), and Suyu-dong (Suyu 1, 2, and 3 dong).
Suyu-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 수유동 |
| • Hanja | 水踰洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Suyu-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Suyu-tong |
 Suyu-dong Community Center | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.66 km2 (1.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 71,067 |
| • Density | 27,105/km2 (70,200/sq mi) |
History
editIt was previously known as Suyu-ri (Suyu Village), and was a part of Goyang County, Gyeonggi Province. In 1949 it became a part of Seongbuk District, and was reclassified from a ri to a dong in 1950. In 1973, it was one of the dong that was split off from Seongbuk District to form Dobong District, and then in 1995 it was reassigned to its present Gangbuk District.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c 수유동 (Suyu-dong 水踰洞). Doosan Encyclopedia (in Korean). Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ "The origin of Suyu-dong" (in Korean). Suyu-dong Resident office website. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ 강북구(江北區) [Gangbuk District]. Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. Academy of Korean Studies. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
External links
edit- Gangbuk District official website
- Gangbuk District map at the Gangbuk District official website
- (in Korean) Suyu 1-dong resident office website
- (in Korean) Suyu 2-dong resident office website
- (in Korean) Suyu 3-dong resident office website
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