Hwanghak-dong

Hwanghak-dong (Korean: 황학동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.^[2]

Hwanghak-dong
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	황학동
• Hanja	黃鶴洞
• Revised Romanization	Hwanghak-dong
• McCune–Reischauer	Hwanghak-tong
Hwanghak-dong Resident Office
Country	South Korea
Area
• Total	0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi)
Population  (2013[1])
• Total	12,238
• Density	37,000/km2 (96,000/sq mi)

Etymology

The exact origin of the name "Hwanghak-dong" is unclear. However, as documented in the "Daegyungseongjeongdo" from 1936, it is suggested that during that period, the area was predominantly fields, and the name "Hwanghak" was associated with a sudden appearance, possibly linked to this context. Furthermore, there exists an ancient natural slope known as "Baekhak-dong" within the present Sindang 5-dong vicinity, leading to speculation that the name "Hwanghak-dong" was coined in contrast to it.

Attractions

• Hwanghak-dong Flea Market

Transportation

• Sindang Station of

See also

• Administrative divisions of South Korea