Hwanghak-dong
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McCune–ReischauerHwanghak-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Hwanghak-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 황학동 |
| • Hanja | 黃鶴洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Hwanghak-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Hwanghak-tong |
 Hwanghak-dong Resident Office | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2013[1]) | |
• Total | 12,238 |
| • Density | 37,000/km2 (96,000/sq mi) |
Hwanghak-dong (Korean: 황학동) is a dong (neighborhood) of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.[2]
The exact origin of the name "Hwanghak-dong" is unclear. However, as documented in the "Daegyungseongjeongdo" from 1936, it is suggested that during that period, the area was predominantly fields, and the name "Hwanghak" was associated with a sudden appearance, possibly linked to this context. Furthermore, there exists an ancient natural slope known as "Baekhak-dong" within the present Sindang 5-dong vicinity, leading to speculation that the name "Hwanghak-dong" was coined in contrast to it.
