Sindang-dong
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Sindang-dong | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 신당동 |
| • Hanja | 新堂洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Sindang dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Sindang tong |
 Sindang-dong Resident Office | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2013[1]) | |
• Total | 7,712 |
| • Density | 14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi) |
Sindang-dong (Korean: 신당동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.[2]
The name "Sin-dang-dong" came from an ancient village with a shrine for worshipping gods, which was connected to the place of worship. "Heung-in-dong," situated west of Dasan Road, got its name from "Heung-in Ji-mun" in Dongdaemun. As for "Mu-hak-dong," found southwest of the Sin-dang-dong intersection, it derived its name from Mt. Mu-hak-bong (92m) south of the Korea Road Traffic Authority, with a legend that a crane descended and danced on the mountain.
Attractions
The neighbourhood is near Sindang Station and is approximately two blocks from exit 8. It is a popular shopping area with a variety of food markets, and eateries that specialise in Korean snacks such as Ddeokbokki.[3] It is known to Koreans for its Ddeokbokki Town.[citation needed]
A former home of South Korean president Park Chung Hee is located in the neighborhood and is open to public visitation.[4]
Transportation
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