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Yongmun-dong

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Yongmun-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul용문동
 • Hanja龍門洞
 • Revised RomanizationYongmun-dong
 • McCune–ReischauerYongmun-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total
0.28 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total
12,974
 • Density46,000/km2 (120,000/sq mi)

Yongmun-dong (Korean용문동) is a dong (neighbourhood) of Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.[2][3]

Overview

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Yongmun-dong was founded in 1946 and is known for its significant annual celebrations held on April 1 and October 17. Historically, the eastern region of Yongmun-dong boasted a substantial peach orchard planting area.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 용산구청.
  2. ^ 용문동 (Yongmun-dong 龍門洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  3. ^ "The origin of dongs in Yongsan District" (in Korean). Yongsan District official site. Archived from the original on May 26, 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
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