Yongmun-dong
Yongmun-dong | |
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| 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) |
Yongmun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[2][3]
Overview[edit]
Yongmun-dong was founded in 1946 and is known for its significant annual celebrations held on April 1st and October 17th. Historically, the eastern region of Yongmun-dong boasted a substantial peach orchard planting area.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "용산구청".
- ^ "용문동 (Yongmun-dong 龍門洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ^ "The origin of dongs in Yongsan-gu" (in Korean). Yongsan-gu official site. Archived from the original on May 26, 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
External links[edit]
- Yongsan-gu official website
- (in Korean) Yongsan-gu official website
- (in Korean) Yongmun-dong resident office website
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