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 | |
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) |
Gunja-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gwangjin-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[1][2] It is a transportation hub located on the southern side of Cheonho-daero, to the left of Jungnangcheon.
The 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.