Huam-dong
Place in South Korea
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Huam-dong (Korean: 후암동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.[2][3]
McCune–ReischauerHuam-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Huam-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 후암동 |
| • Hanja | 厚岩洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Huam-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Huam-tong |
Huam-dong Community Service Center | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.86 km2 (0.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
• Total | 15,730 |
| • Density | 18,000/km2 (47,000/sq mi) |
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.
