Huam-dong

Huam-dong

Huam-dong

Place in South Korea

Huam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea.[2][3]

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Etymology

The name of Huam-dong originates from a large round and thick rock called Dutubawi that used to exist in the village. This rock was a place where descendants of esteemed individuals would come to pray for offspring.

Education

  • Seoul Samkwang Elementary School[4]
  • Seoul Huam Elementary School[5]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "용산통계 > 인구현황 - 상세보기". Archived from the original on 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  2. [2]
    "후암동 (Huam-dong 洞)" (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.[permanent dead link]
  3. [3]
    "The origin of Huam-dong" (in Korean). Yongsan-gu official site. Archived from the original on 2006-05-26. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  4. [4]
    "Home". seoulsamkwang.es.kr.
  5. [5]
    "서울후암초등학교에 오신 것을 환영합니다". Archived from the original on 2014-05-16. Retrieved 2013-09-21.


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