Hoehyeon-dong
Neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea
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Hoehyeon-dong (Korean: 회현동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.[1]
McCune–ReischauerHoehyŏn tong
CountrySouth Korea
Hoehyeon-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 회현동 |
| • Hanja | 會賢洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hoehyeon dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Hoehyŏn tong |
Hoehyeon-dong Resident Office | |
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| Coordinates: 37.558°N 126.978°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
• Total | 5,905 |
| • Density | 7,000/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
Etymology
The name of Hoehyeon-dong is derived from the fact that 'wise people gathered a lot in this area' (會賢), and it was also referred to as 'Hoehyeon' or 'Hoedong'.
Transportation
- Seoul Station of
and of 
- Hoehyeon station of
- Myeong-dong station of
