Bulgwang-dong

Bulgwang-dong (Korean: 불광동) is a neighborhood (dong) of Eunpyeong District, Seoul, South Korea.^[1][2]

Bulgwang-dong
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	불광동
• Hanja	佛光洞
• Revised Romanization	Bulgwang-dong
• McCune–Reischauer	Pulgwang-dong
Bulgwang 2-dong Community Service Center
Country	South Korea
Area
• Total	4.51 km2 (1.74 sq mi)
Population  (2023)[1]
• Total	78,415
• Density	37,780/km2 (97,800/sq mi)

Etymology

Bulgwang-dong is a neighborhood nestled at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, also known as Samgaksan Mountain. This picturesque area is renowned for its collection of temples, both large and small, including Rocks Temple and Bulgwangsa Temple. The name "Bulgwang-dong" holds significance as it symbolizes the belief that the divine light of Buddha illuminates this sacred place.

See also

• Administrative divisions of South Korea