Hapjeong-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 합정동 |
• Hanja | 合井洞 |
• Revised Romanization | Hapjeong-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Hap chong dong |
Hapjeong-dong Community Service Center | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Sudogwon |
Area | |
• Total | 1.71 km2 (0.66 sq mi) |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 23,408 |
• Density | 14,000/km2 (35,000/sq mi) |
Hapjeong-dong (Korean pronunciation: [hapt͈ɕʌŋdoŋ]) is a dong, neighbourhood of the Mapo-gu district in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Originally, Hapjeong-dong was a part of Yeonhui-bang, a division of Seoul that encompassed approximately Seodaemun-gu and the western part of Mapo-gu. The meaning of Hapjeong-dong, written in Hanja as 蛤井洞, was "clam well". Later the Hanja transcription of Hapjeong was changed to 合井.
After the Japan–Korea Annexation Treaty of 1910, Hapjeong-dong was known as Hapjeon-ri in 1913 and Hapjeong-jeong in 1936; it was a part of Yeonhui-myeon, which extended from Seodaemun-gu to Yeouido. In 1944, it became a part of the newly created Mapo-gu district and received its current name in 1946.[3]
Hapjeong-dong contains the following main streets, which also give their name to surrounding, smaller streets according to the new address system in South Korea:
A few historical landmarks may be found in Hapjeong-dong:
Other notable sites in Hapjeong-dong include:
A number of companies specialized in music or media are located in Hapjeong-dong, included YG Entertainment.
The area is served by subway via Hapjeong station ( and
),
and Sangsu station (
). Also, various Seoul bus lines reach the street.
37°32′58″N 126°54′20″E / 37.54946°N 126.90566°E / 37.54946; 126.90566
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