| Bongcheon-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 봉천동 |
| • Hanja | 奉天洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Bongcheon-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Pongch'ŏn-dong |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.16 km (3.15 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 217,353 |
| • Density | 26,636/km (68,990/sq mi) |
Bongcheon-dong (Korean: 봉천동) is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "enshrining heaven" which was derived from its location, northern skirt of Mt. Gwanak, stretching to the mountain ridge. It consists 9 administrative neighborhoods. District office of Gwanak is located in Bongcheon.
Administrative divisions
As of September, 2008, there are 9 administrative neighborhoods (dong) in Bongcheon. "Bongsari" = Bongcheon Sageori
| Name | Hangul | Hanja |
|---|---|---|
| Euncheon | 은천 | 殷川 |
| Seonghyeon | 성현 | 成賢 |
| Cheongnyong | 청룡 | 靑龍 |
| Boramae | 보라매 | No Chinese Characters notation |
| Cheongnim | 청림 | 靑林 |
| Haengun | 행운 | 幸運 |
| Nakseongdae | 낙성대 | 落星垈 |
| Jungang | 중앙 | 中央 |
| Inheon | 인헌 | 仁憲 |
In popular culture
The division is where the 2011 webtoon "Bongcheon-Dong Ghost" is set. It is also the home of Jang Geum-ja (Player 149) and Park Yong-sik (Player 007) in Squid Game (season 2).
See also
References
- ^ 봉천동 (Bongcheon-dong 奉天洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- "The origin of Bongcheon-dong" (in Korean). Gwanak District official site. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
External links
- Official website
- Map of the area at the official website
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