Yongmun-dong (Korean: 용문동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.[2][3]
Yongmun-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 용문동 |
| • Hanja | 龍門洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Yongmun-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Yongmun-tong |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.28 km2 (0.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
• Total | 12,974 |
| • Density | 46,000/km2 (120,000/sq mi) |
Overview
editYongmun-dong was founded in 1946 and is known for its significant annual celebrations held on April 1 and October 17. Historically, the eastern region of Yongmun-dong boasted a substantial peach orchard planting area.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 용산구청.
- ^ 용문동 (Yongmun-dong 龍門洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ^ "The origin of dongs in Yongsan District" (in Korean). Yongsan District official site. Archived from the original on May 26, 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
External links
edit- Yongsan District official website
- (in Korean) Yongsan District official website
- (in Korean) Yongmun-dong resident office website
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