Godeok-dong
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McCune–ReischauerKodŏk-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Godeok-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 고덕동 |
| • Hanja | 高德洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Godeok-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kodŏk-tong |
-dong_Community_Service_Center_20140621_153648.jpg) Godeok 1(il)-dong Community Service Center (Gangdong-gu) | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 50,147 |
| • Density | 13,373/km2 (34,640/sq mi) |
Godeok-dong (Korean: 고덕동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Gangdong District, Seoul, South Korea.[1][2]
Godeok means "high virtue" in Korean. During the Late 14th century, Yangjung Lee, a public officer of the Goryeo period, strongly rejected a conciliatory offer to turn into Joseon dynasty, a new regime after the Goryeo dynasty. Due to his high loyalty to his government, he was admired by the general public and they called his residential area "Godeok".[3] In 1995, Seoul Subway Line 5 was passed through this area stopping at Godeok Station and Myeongil Station.
Area information
The postal code of Godeok-dong is 134-080. 134 is for Gangdong District and 080 is for Godeok-dong.
