Gunja-dong (Korean: 군자동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2] It is a transportation hub located on the southern side of Cheonho-daero, to the left of Jungnangcheon.
Gwangjin-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 군자동 |
| • Hanja | 君子洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gunja-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kuncha-tong |
 Gwangjin Gunja-dong Community Service Center | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.85 km2 (0.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 24,800 |
| • Density | 29,000/km2 (76,000/sq mi) |
Name origin
editThe origin story behind the name of Gunja-dong is as follows: In ancient times, a group accompanying a king happened to stay at the Dongirobyeon in this area. During their stay, the queen gave birth to a prince, and the place was named Gunja-dong, meaning "the place where the king's son was born." It is still referred to as "Myeongnyeonggungteo" to this day.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 군자동 (Gunja-dong 君子洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The origin of Gunja-dong" (in Korean). Gwangjin District official site. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- "Chronicle of Beopjeong-dong and Haengjeong-dong" (in Korean). Guro District Official website. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
External links
edit- Gwangjin District official website in English
- (in Korean) Map of Gwangjin District at the Gwangjin District official website
- (in Korean) Gunja-dong resident office website
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