Hwayang-dong

Hwayang-dong (Korean: 화양동) is a dong (neighborhood) located in west Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea.^[1][2] It was incorporated into Gwangjin District on August 13, 1949. It is a mixed residential and small business area. Mojin-dong is also administered by Hwayang-dong and contains Konkuk University.

Hwayang-dong
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul	화양동
• Hanja	華陽洞
• Revised Romanization	Hwayang-dong
• McCune–Reischauer	Hwayang-tong
Hwayang-dong, Seoul
Coordinates: 37°32′26.12″N 127°4′20.60″E
Country	South Korea
Area
• Total	1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Population  (2001)[1]
• Total	25,570
• Density	22,600/km2 (58,600/sq mi)

Gwangjin Hwayang-dong Community Service Center

Name origin

The name "Hwayang-dong" is derived from Hwayangjeong (華陽亭), which was established during the Joseon period.

See also

• Administrative divisions of South Korea