Songcheon-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 |
| 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) |
Songcheon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From June 30 of 2008, Former Mia-5 and 8 dongs are combined for this dong.
Etymology[edit]
During 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 "Beoll-i" (伐李), which later transformed into "Beonni" (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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "송천동 (Songcheon-dong 松川洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
External links[edit]
- Gangbuk-gu official website
- Gangbuk-gu map at the Gangbuk-gu official website
- (in Korean) Songcheon-dong resident office website
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