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Namyeong-dong

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Namyeong-dong
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hangul남영동
 • Hanja南營洞
 • Revised RomanizationNamyeong-dong
 • McCune–ReischauerNamyŏng-tong
CountrySouth Korea
Area
 • Total
1.19 km2 (0.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total
7,980
 • Density6,700/km2 (17,000/sq mi)

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

Etymology

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The name Namyeong originates from the presence of military camps near the area and its location in the southern part of downtown Seoul.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 용산구청. Archived from the original on 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  2. ^ 남영동 (Namyeong-dong 南營洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  3. ^ "The origin of dongs in Yongsan District" (in Korean). Yongsan District official site. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
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